Vegetation Success at Reclaimed Yukon Mining Sites, 1995-1999

Observational data from reclaimed mineral exploration sites in Yukon, Canada, collected in 1999. The Government of Yukon produced this report to assess the success of revegetation programs at sites reclaimed between 1980 and 1997. It compares different reclamation treatments, seed mixes, and site conditions across multiple locations.

Use Cases

• Compare revegetation success rates based on different seed and fertilizer mixes mentioned in the description
• Analyze the impact of soil replacement on plant regrowth, particularly at high elevation sites
• Evaluate long-term habitat conditions for small mammals based on the presence of tree debris
• Assess the influence of site age and climatic conditions on natural revegetation rates

Strengths

• Data covers sites reclaimed between 1980 and 1997, providing a multi-year perspective
• Includes observations from sites both above and below the treeline, offering environmental contrast
• Specific site names and locations are provided: Red Ridge, Nucleus, Hawk, Division Mountain, Jason Knoll

Limitations

• Row count and column definitions are unknown, which limits suitability assessment
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to open_canada, focusing solely on Yukon

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Field observations and site assessments conducted in 1999.

Time Range

Observations from 1999 on sites reclaimed between 1980 and 1997.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:44:01.575978; freshness should be verified

Geography

Multiple sites across Yukon, Canada, including Whitehorse area, Carmacks, Dawson City, Braeburn, and Macmillan Pass.