Ospika Cones Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan Ospika Cones Ecological Reserve protects one of only a few cold water tufa terrace and pool formations in BC. The 1505 ha reserve includes both the mineral springs, and the adjacent area to protect their hydrology. The reserve is situated along a remote section of the
Purpose Statement: This was the original Purpose Statement , when the reserve was created by BC Parks: Since it is no longer owned by BC parks it does not occur on their ecoreserves web site.
This map is provided by BC Parks:
Our thanks to Ian Cumming for sharing the links for the following images with us. These photographs of the field-trip and wildflowers were taken in the Skwaha Ecological Reserve, during a field trip with Botany BC on May 27, 2005. The reserve lies to the east of Botanie Creek, about 20 km north of Lytton,
Note: This map has omitted the Glide Islands and the subtidal waters.
Special Restrictions: Dewdney and Glide Islands Ecological Reserve is closed to the public to protect nesting birds and their habitat.
Original Purpose: To protect the paleontological features of the site as well as special natural, cultural and heritage features Physical: Rolla Canyon is a deeply incised river bank along the Pouce Coupe River. The canyon exposes alluvial mixtures of clay, sand, gravel and stones. Biological: The river banks are semi-open with some aspen and spruce
Adapted from BC Parks website:
This is adapted from the BC Parks website:
BC Parks Map:
Adapted from BC Parks website :
This map was derived from the BC parks website:
This is the BC Parks map of this reserve;
Satellite map showing locations of the three ecological reserves ;
This satellite map shows the location of the two reserves:
Note: this reserve is West of the actual Bednesti Lake. Adapted from BC Parks website.
This map was adapted from the BC Parks website:
These images have been adapted from the BC parks website:
