BANFF, Alta. — Parks Canada officials are trying to determine what’s next for a herd of plains bisonin Banff National Park after a draft report shows its…
The report on a five-year project, published online earlier this week, says the bison herd in the national park in Albertahas grown to more than 80 animals from the 16 that were relocated in 2017 from Elk Island National Park near Edmonton.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The report says the bison have remained healthy and demonstrated a good growth rate with minimal deaths, adapted well to the mountain habitat and remained mostly within the park boundaries.Article content It adds that the project has strengthened relationships with several First Nations that has included ceremonies to bless the animals, as well as annual women’s and youth hikes to see the herd.Article content
“It is anticipated that in addition to this report, engagement on the report will set the stage for bison management for the next 10 years and beyond,” says the draft report. The Stoney Nakoda Nation, east of Banff, did a cultural assessment on the bison as an important species to Indigenous people.
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