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A Fine Day for the Field

A Fine Day for the Field. A Facilitated Discussion Ramona Maraj Carnivore Biologist, Environment Yukon. Developing a Fieldwork Plan. Three of the most important factors in developing a fieldwork plan are ( i ) the geography of the project area (ii) the human resources and

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A Fine Day for the Field

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  1. A Fine Day for the Field A Facilitated Discussion Ramona Maraj Carnivore Biologist, Environment Yukon

  2. Developing a Fieldwork Plan • Three of the most important factors in developing a fieldwork plan are • (i) the geography of the project area • (ii) the human resources and • (iii) logistical support available for the survey

  3. Geography of the Project Area • Terrain • Access • Weather • Season Length/Daylight Availability • Satellite Coverage • Human Activity • Sensitive Environmental Features

  4. Human Resources • How many people and where to get them • Competence, experience and qualifications • Ratios of senior to junior or experienced to inexperienced staff • Group members age, competence, fitness and temperament and the suitability of the field activity • Special educational/training or medical needs of fieldworkers

  5. Logistical Support • Routes, modes of transport, and transportation requirements • Fuel availability and caching • Housing, camps, research stations • Quality and suitability of available equipment

  6. Other Considerations • Pilot study or reconnaissance? • Does your work require a permit? • Does your work require an environmental assessment? • Does your work require First Nations approval? • Are there other researchers working in the area? • The local factor – know the people in the place you work, involve locals. (i.e., will someone shoot at your helicopter)

  7. Safety • Safety plan – identifies the hazards and proposes mitigations • Safety equipment • Check-in procedure and search area • Emergency evacuation protocols • Search and rescue • Nearest hospitals or medical facilities • Medical training of staff • Wildlife

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