The Northwest Territories is a vast and sparsely populated landscape. Researchers and naturalists are encouraged to record wildlife, plant or insect observations and submit those observations to WMIS. This collection of data is an important contribution to the knowledge base for wildlife management, ecological biodiversity and conservation.
Observations may include:
- Wildlife or rare plant sightings
- Animal sign: eg. Tracks,etc.
- Interactions with Wildlife
- Nests, dens, lodges or other wildlife habitat
Recording Observations
When recording observations it can be as easy as noting:
- Location, ideally by GPS
- Date
- Species
- Number of animals, plants or insects
If you are unsure of the exact species name, a photo can be submitted for expert identification.
For larger amounts of data, excel loadforms can be provided to you.
Contact WMISTeam@gov.nt.ca to discuss the best way to submit your data.
Should you choose to share your data as a part of WMIS, please indicate if this data can be made available to others or if you are only providing it for use by the GNWT and would like to be contacted directly by users requesting data.