Chapter 7: Mammals and Birds of the Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser River Basin

Author
Eva Bush

Abstract
This report focuses on interactions between different drivers in the Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser river system which produce one of the richest areas of biodiversity in British Columbia. The Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser travels through most of the biogeoclimatic zones of the province, each in their own way shaped by these drivers. The bigger conceptual model which this chapter is part of shows how each of these interactions physically shape the river system and surrounding area, while the chapter below focuses on the wildlife interactions and how they contribute to the ecosystem as a whole.