The objectives of the baseline study portion of Syncrude Canada Ltd. Mildred Lake Upgrader's regulatory application were to summarize existing information on traditional land use in the project area; identify the nature and extent of historical and current traditional land use in the project area; identify and map important hunting and trapping areas, medicinal plant and berry harvesting areas, and cultural sites; document the traditional environmental knowledge associated with traditional harvesting activities in the project area for use in the environmental impact assessment; and record concerns regarding the project and its cumulative effects. This report gives a broad and comprehensive discussion of the methodology and principles of approach used for the study, including working definitions, pre-existing issues and concerns, management goals, and assessment approach. Issues and concerns expressed by Fort McKay First Nation are presented in a synthesised manner, divided by study discipline. Detailed tables and maps of traditional resource use are also included. The authors conclude that "There are no significant effects on Traditional Land Use from the Project."