Yukon Wildlife Key Areas for Mineral Lick Usage

Wildlife Key Areas are locations used by wildlife for critical, seasonal life functions, specifically for mineral lick usage. Polygons are derived from interviews with locals and GIS interpretation of wildlife surveys, with updates occurring only periodically. The dataset is maintained by the Government of Yukon's WKA Inventory Program.

Use Cases

• Analyze the spatial distribution of mineral lick Wildlife Key Areas to identify critical wildlife corridors.
• Integrate WKA polygon data with habitat maps to assess landscape connectivity for target taxon populations.
• Use the GIS-derived polygons to monitor changes in key wildlife usage areas over time as new information is incorporated.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from authoritative local knowledge and government-conducted wildlife/habitat surveys.
• Polygon boundaries are created following criteria specific to particular taxon or populations.
• The dataset is provided by the Government of Yukon through its official GeoYukon platform.

Limitations

• The dataset is updated only periodically and may not reflect the most current wildlife observations.
• Key Areas are based on observed locations, not comprehensive habitat assessment, potentially missing other important sites.
• Boundaries and designations can change, requiring consultation with Regional Biologists for current status.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, WKA Inventory Program.

Collection Method

Polygons derived from local interviews and GIS interpretation of wildlife/habitat surveys.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03 25.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.