{"id":2748,"date":"2016-03-01T11:41:18","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T19:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lillooet.stewardship.foundation\/?page_id=2748"},"modified":"2016-03-01T11:41:18","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T19:41:18","slug":"mountain-goat-mu-3-16f-cayoosh-range","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lillooet.stewardship.foundation\/environmental-sections\/wildlife\/ungulates\/mountain-goat\/mountain-goat-mu-3-16f-cayoosh-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Goat MU 3-16F Cayoosh Range"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mountain Goats are native to the Cayoosh Mountain range. They are tolerant to a wide range of climates. However, they are highly dependent on steep slopes and ridges to avoid predators. Therefore, they are mostly found in remote areas and above the tree line (1,800 to 2,000 m) to be undisturbed during birthing, rearing and foraging. During winter they move towards low-altitude habitats where they find access to forage. Since the north side of the Cayoosh ridge in MU 3-16F is a historic Mountain Goat habitat, the conservation of this range is imperative. The Cayoosh remote, south aspect slopes and the ideal access to foraging sites below tree line constitute a perfect Mountain Goat habitat. The long-term goal is to increase the Cayoosh herd size to the carrying capacity of its habitat. The conservation of the Mountain Goat population in the Cayoosh is beneficial for several parties: It will contribute to the maintenance of the regional biodiversity with positive impact on the working relations with First Nations, loggers, outfitters, trappers, hunters and conservationists.<\/p>\n
During aerial surveys for Mountain Goats regional biologists have observed an increase in off-road motor vehicle use within sensitive alpine environments of the Cayoosh mountain range of MU 3-16F. As a jurisdiction with high global responsibility for the welfare of Mountain Goat (Blue-listed) populations the restriction of motor vehicle use within alpine environments will protect local Mountain Goats and is supported by the approved provincial Mountain Goat Management Plan.<\/p>\n