Energy, Mines, and Resources
Forestry
Gunnar Nilsson & Mickey Lammers Research Forest
The Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest was originally reserved in 1964 by the Canadian Forest Service for the purposes of forest research and forest management studies.
Following transfer to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in 1971 a number of studies were established and some infrastructure developed but no long term plans were ever put in place.
The forest came under Yukon government management in 2003 as a result of devolution.
This strategic plan is the beginning of a new era in forest research in Yukon
Appendices:
- Trail Network Map
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Geocaching at the Research Forest
Up for a high-tech treasure hunt? We have cleverly hidden 10 educational geocaches along or near the trail system. When you find the treasure box, you can read an educational card inside and learn about the forest or about research activity nearby. The only way to find the hidden treasure is by using a GPS device. Additionally, when you find the treasure, please sign the logbook and there are items inside for you to trade with an item of equal or greater value. To find out the coordinates of the treasure, go to www.geocaching.com and register for a free account. Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt game played by adventure seekers equipped with a GPS device; there are over 1 million treasures hidden around the world!
Have fun exploring outside and enjoy our trails responsibly and trash in, trash out.
Research - Contact Us:
We are interested in your feedback. If you are currently conducting forestry related research or are considering initiating a research project in the Yukon, we are interested in hearing from you.
General Inquiries
Phone: 867.633.7908
Fax: 867.667.3138
Email: forestry@gov.yk.ca
