This document summarizes the final report of a project, “Examining the feasibility of terrestrial lichen transplantation and seeding technology for woodland caribou habitat restoration,” led by researchers from NAIT and Portage College.
Key Takeaways
- Restoring terrestrial lichens through transplantation is more than just experimental―
it is effective. - Most lichens were equally successful on all substrates.
- Broadcasting fragments achieves excellent results by hand or by plane, and hydroseeding has
been tested with limited success. - Spring (April-May) and early fall (August–September) represent the most promising periods
for lichen transplant. - Transplanted reindeer lichens in good sites (dry, nutrient-poor, and open) are still thriving after 24
years.
