Wild berry observation as a tool for monitoring the impacts of climate change on biodiversity
Picking wild berries is much more than a means of subsistence; this activity allows you to learn about the territory, observe the flora and contribute to the transmission of knowledge. Over the years, some berry harvesters noticed that the resource was diminishing. With a view to fully understanding the source of the problem, they started a research project.
The research project is being conducted jointly with the communities of Ekuanitshit, Nutashkuan, Unamen Shipu and Pakua Shipu, McGill University and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute. The project involves documenting the presence and growth of berries on the territory. Plant health, flowering and productivity is being monitored. Snow height measurements and the abundance of pollinating insects are also documented.
