Thinhorn Sheep Wildlife Key Area Polygons for Yukon

Wildlife Key Areas (WKAs) are GIS polygons identifying locations where thinhorn sheep perform critical seasonal life functions. The dataset is derived from local interviews and GIS interpretation of wildlife surveys, with boundaries subject to periodic updates. Row and column counts are unknown.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial overlap of Wildlife Key Area polygons with other habitat or development layers.
• Map seasonal wildlife locations for thinhorn sheep based on GIS-interpreted survey criteria.
• Support conservation planning by identifying critical seasonal use areas documented through local interviews.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Government of Yukon GeoYukon platform.
• Polygons are created using specific criteria for the taxon or population of interest.
• Includes contact information ([email protected]) for contributing to the database.

Limitations

• Key Areas are not comprehensive, as other important wildlife sites exist outside the program's scope.
• Boundaries are updated only periodically and may not reflect the most current information.
• Sample data and specific data volume (rows, columns, size) are unavailable for assessment.

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 2026-03 25, though updates occur only periodically.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.