Northern Bison Sanctuary or Big Ranch? Wood Buffalo National Park

Wood Buffalo National Park, established in 1922 to protect the last remnant herd of wood bison, stands as North America's largest national park and continues to shelter the continent's biggest free-roaming population of this species. However, the park's wildlife has faced significant and often poorly conceived management interventions, marking it as a notable case study in Canadian conservation history. The analysis delves into the complex interplay between conservation goals and practical management challenges, highlighting the unintended consequences of human intervention on one of Canada's most iconic natural landscapes.

Sandlos, J. (2013). Northern Bison Sanctuary or Big Ranch? Wood Buffalo National Park. Arcadia, Arcadia, 2013. https://doi.org/10.5282/RCC/5651