Macrobotanical Studies
Despite the general preservation problems involving organic materials at most archaeological sites in western Canada, oftentimes small traces of utilized plants remain behind in certain types of features, such as basin hearths or boiling pits.
When charcoal or soil samples are recovered from these features, specialists can identify material such as wood, seeds, tubers, or other plant fibers. Lifeways uses professional, creditable partners to perform these analyses and provide valuable information for our interpretation of archaeological sites.