Friggens, Nina L. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5536-6312
Hugelius, Gustaf https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8096-1594
Kokelj, Steven V.
Murton, Julian B. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9469-5856
Phoenix, Gareth K. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0911-8107
Hartley, Iain P. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9183-6617
Funding for this research was provided by:
RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (N E/S010122/1)
Article History
Received: 3 November 2024
Accepted: 3 April 2025
First Online: 15 April 2025
Competing interests
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This research was conducted with respect for the lands and communities in which the study took place. Fieldwork was carried out in collaboration with local researchers, ensuring appropriate permissions and engagement with relevant stakeholders. We acknowledge and appreciate the support of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation, the Inuvik Hunters and Trappers Committee, the Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee, and the Tuktoyaktuk Hunters and Trappers Committee, who approved research activities on Inuvialuit Private Lands. The research team is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific environment. This study involved contributions from researchers at different career stages and disciplines, promoting collaboration across institutions. All authors contributed to the design, execution, and interpretation of the study, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of responsibilities.