In recent years, community members have reported that berry patches, across species, are disappearing or producing a lower yield of berries that also look much different than they used to (specifically the salmonberry). Observations also note that the time of year when berries ripen seems to change each summer, and is no longer reliable for harvest.
Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Kodiak Tribes
Initiate citizen science monitoring programs to track the changes to berry patches and berry yield across the Kodiak Archipelago.
Kodiak Tribes
Improved land access and resources to increase accessibility of important cultural and subsistence areas.
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The management of invasive plant and wildlife areas that are overtaking previously healthy berry patches.