Non-native mammals - Gwaii Haanas

Non-native mammal species are monitored annually in areas critical for the protection important seabird islands. Remote cameras are deployed for 15-days to annually detect any changes to the mammal community at key sites. Non-native species pose the greatest ecological threat in Gwaii Haanas. Deer dramatically alter the vegetation and rats, racoons and squirrels impact native species both directly (predation) and indirectly (competition).

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:50 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:50 (UTC)
contact_email tyler.peet@pc.gc.ca
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title_fr Mammifères non indigènes - Gwaii Haanas
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