Projects

Each of the following projects has been approved for land access by the Blueberry River First Nations Lands Department, while a broader Consent Plan is being developed in collaboration between the Blueberry River Restoration Society and the BRFN Council.

Testing the Success of Human-made Mitigative Wildlife Habitat Features

This project aims to restore landscape connectivity by constructing Line of Sight (LOS) breaks in key wildlife corridors. These LOS breaks help wildlife move across fragmented landscapes while reducing their vulnerability to predators. The project combines ecological expertise and Traditional Knowledge to strategically place these breaks in areas crucial for wildlife habitat. Over three years, the Society will monitor the effectiveness of these features using camera traps and other ecological data collection methods, contributing valuable insights to the restoration of natural habitats in disturbed areas.

Grizzly Creek Restoration of Disturbed Sites

The Grizzly Creek Restoration project focuses on rehabilitating 37 previously disturbed sites in the Grizzly complex, including campsites, borrow pits, and log decks. These sites have been affected by compaction, low organic content, and non-native vegetation. The project will employ bioengineering techniques to stabilize soils and enhance riparian areas, improve wildlife habitats, and reduce sedimentation in streams. Blueberry River First Nations members will receive training in restoration practices, combining traditional and scientific knowledge to improve the region’s ecological health.

Blending Perspectives to Delineate and Estimate Recovery Status of Industrial Disturbance Footprint

This project utilizes high-resolution LiDAR and optical remote sensing technologies to map and assess the recovery of landscapes affected by industrial activity. The Society will collaborate with Blueberry River First Nations to collect imagery and data in priority areas. The project will develop detailed GIS layers and technical reports, providing insights into how industrial disturbances are recovering. A key component includes a training workshop for Blueberry members, enhancing local capacity in cutting-edge restoration monitoring techniques.