1990 – Page 2 – Friends of Ecological Reserves

Structural Style and Stratigraphy of Southwest Spatsizi Map area, BC.

C.A. Evenchuck and G.M. Green describe the geology of the Western Map area. See the 10 page PDF : structural_style_and_stratigraphy_of_sw_spatsizi

Meridian Road ER #78 Overview, Biological and Physical

26AprilGarry Fletcher78, Reports, Species Listblack huckleberry, Dentroctonus ponderosae, Five leaved bramble, Mountain Pine Beetle, Rhododendron albiflorum, Rubus pedatus, Vaccinium membranaceum

MERIDIAN ROAD (VANDERHOOF) ORIGINAL PURPOSE :To retain a sample of mature Engelmann spruce – Subalpine fir forest representative of uplands within the Nechako Plateau OVERVIEW Date established: 15 Dec. 1977 Location: 40 km S of Vanderhoof 53º39’N 124º01’W Total Area: Land: 262 ha Elevation: 1,190-1,240 m Access: Access via rough logging roads from Vanderhoof. One

Meridian Road Ecological Reserve Map

26AprilGarry Fletcher78, Maps

This map has been adapted from BC Parks:

Land of Contrasts A birder’s view of the Okanagan

21AprilGarry Fletcher33, Reports

Steve Cannings writes on the unusual birds of the dry Okanagan pocket desert areas. steve_cannings_undated_birders_view_okanagan

Anne Vallee ( Triangle Island) Ecological reserve #13 Overview: Biological and Physical

15AprilGarry Fletcher13, Reports, Species ListCassin's Auklet, Common Murre, hairy goldfields, Northern Abalone, Rhinoceros Auklet, Steller Sea Lion, Tufted Puffin

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To protect large colonies of breeding seabirds, other nesting birds, endemic mammals and their habitat on one of B.C.’s most remote islands Physical: This is a rugged, triangular-shaped island with associated offshore islets and reefs, situated on the Cook Bank. The island has steep outer slopes, and an undulating central plateau. Soils are

A Management Plan for Canoe and Rose Islands Ecological reserves

15AprilGarry Fletcher17, 18, Management, ReportsBrandts Cormorants, Double Crested Cormorant nests

A good account of the Physical and Biological Characteristics, and several sections on nesting Cormorants. See the full 32 page PDF: Canoe and Rose Islets Management Plan Also historical issues and management strategy. Pictures of fish that are food for double crested cormorants

Breeding distribution, habitat selection and factors affecting coloniality in eared grebes in BC

12AprilGarry Fletcher35, Research

Thesis of Andre Mario Breault See the PDF: westwick UBC_1990 .pdf Title: Breeding distribution, habitat selection and factors affecting coloniality in eared grebes in British Columbia Author: Breault, Andre Mario Degree Master of Science – MSc Program Zoology Copyright Date: 1990 Subject Keywords Grebes; Birds — Breeding; Birds — Habitat Abstract: In this study, I

Impacts to Ground Vegetation by Feral Sheep on Mt. Maxwell, Salt Spring Island

10AprilGarry Fletcher37, Invasive Speciesferal sheep

This pilot study by Kris Hopping, FWR student in 1990 investigated the impacts of feral sheep on ground vegetation on Mount Maxwell ER. See PDF: impacts_to_ground_vegetation_by_feral_sheep

Reintroduction of Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia) to south Okanagan, BC.1990

8AprilGarry Fletcher100, Reports, Research

In 1985-1990 adults and young were captured in Washington State and released in Osoyoos , This report documents the process and the followup. See the full pdf : reintroduction_of_burrowing_owls_to_s_okanagan(final)

Heather Lake Ecological reserve Map.

25MarchGarry Fletcher87, Maps

This map has been adapted from the BC Parks website

Heather lake Ecological Reserve ER #87

25MarchGarry Fletcher87, Reports, Species ListAlces americanus, Arctic grayling, moose

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To protect representative trembling aspen stands and associated vegetation and fauna within the Sub-Boreal Spruce Zone OVERVIEW Physical: The reserve encompasses an elongate, well-drained, northwest-southeast trending ridge with a low, rounded summit. The ridge lies at the eastern edge of the floor of the Rocky Mountain Trench, a structurally controlled valley with considerable

Parker Lake Ecological ReserveMap

23MarchGarry Fletcher47, Maps

This map is adapted from the BC parks website:

Parker Lake Ecological Reserve Overview, Biological and Physical

23MarchGarry Fletcher47, Rare Species, Reports, Species ListC aribou (boreal population), common pitcher plant, lousewort, Mackenzie’s water- hemlock, Pedicularis macrodonta

hysical: The reserve lies on a flat, boggy lowland within the Alberta Plateau. Low hills rise one or two kilometres to the north and Pouce Creek to the south has cut a channel into the lowland surface . However, the entire reserve is level and boggy with no organized drainage pattern. Four small shallow lakes,

Patsuk Creek Ecological Reserve #85 Overview, Physical and Biological

23MarchGarry Fletcher85, Reports, Species ListArctic grayling, Betula papyrifera, Cystopteris montana, mountain bladder fern, Paper Birch

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To protect excellent examples of paper birch forest and a rich assemblage of associated plants. Physical: The reserve is situated on moderate to steep mountain slopes bordering Patsuk Creek, which flows from the Misinchinka Range into Parsnip Reach of Williston Lake via Six Mile Creek. Most of the reserve is south of the

Cougar Canyon Ecological Reserve Overview: Biological and Physical

8MarchGarry Fletcher108, Reports, Species ListPainted Turtle, Racer, Western rattlesnake, White-throated Swift

COUGAR CANYON ORIGINAL PURPOSE To preserve representative Interior Douglas-Fir ecosystems, together witha chain of small lakes and associated wetland. Physical: The reserve lies on the moderately rugged western slopes of the Grizzly Hills. The ma jor physical feature is a narrow, relatively straight, sometimes canyon- like valley the length of the reserve. This appears to

Brackman Islands Management Statement

8MarchGarry Fletcher121, Human Disturbance, Management, Reports

Note : There s no biological inventory and description for the inter and sub-tidal part of the reserve. See the 2 page PDF: DoneBrackman Island MDS 1990

Cinema Bog Ecological Reserve #82

6MarchGarry Fletcher82, Reports, Species Listraised bog

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To protect accessible diverse bog habitats containing many plants at or near their southern limit of distribution Physical: The reserve occupies the level bottom of a shallow north south trough which was probably an ancient meltwater channel. This trough is within the Fraser Basin, a drift-covered area of low relief lying below the

Chunamon Creek Ecological Reserve Overview: Physical and Biological

6MarchGarry Fletcher107, Reports, Species Listgray jay, marten, northern junco, Red Squirrel, red-backed vole, spruce grouse

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To establish a research area containing Sub-Boreal Spruce and Engelmann Spruce–Subalpine Fir ecosystems. Physical: From its western boundary along the summit of the Butler Range at the 1500 m elevation, the reserve slopes moderately to the northeast for nearly three kilometres, to its base at the 875 m level. Average slope is 10-15º.

Brackman Island Warden report: Management Issues

5MarchGarry Fletcher121, Issues, Management, Warden ReportsFormer BC Parks Reserves, Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Ecological Reserve Warden Paul Linton lists some observations on the last 35 visits to Brackman Island since becoming Ecological reserve warden in the 1980’s. His predominant concern is the spread of Scotch Broom and recommendations for control measures. Also the abuse of the reserve by the visiting public. ( Dogs running at large) See the

Grayling River Hotsprings ER Map

5MarchGarry Fletcher147, Maps

Adapted from BC Parks website: