Salmonberry

Rubus spectabilis

alagnaq (Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Yup’ik); halagna-x (Unangam Tunuu); nikotł (Upper Kuskokwim); nkaał (Ahtna); nkułkegh (Dena’ina); was'x'aan tléiGu (Lingít); sk'áw (Haida); and Gga'koacksh (Shm’algyack)

This 20-page booklet, written for everyone, explains basic biology of salmonberries, describes potential threats and opportunities from climate change, provides ideas for how to reduce negative impacts, and lists key knowledge gaps in our understanding of this delicious species. Plus, stunning photos!

Download by clicking on the top right of the image of the cover.

AK Berry Futures_Salmonberry_8.29.24.pdf

Other cool resources:

Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People | Hakai MagazineThe salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.

Pilot Project Explores Alaskan Food Security | Sitka Sound Science Center

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