The Scott Islands: A Proposed Marine National Wildlife Area Regulatory strategy 60 day public consultation (2013-03-25 to 2013-05-25)

Introduction There are marine areas of Canada’s oceans that are globally and nationally important to the survival of many species of seabirds. The federal government has enacted legislation to conserve and protect these marine areas. The Canada Wildlife Act allows important marine wildlife habitats, particularly for migratory birds and endangered species, to be set aside

Scott Islands IBA Area

IBA Scott Island Group Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbiahttp://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=BC006 Site Summary BC006 Latitude Longitude 50.823° N 128.825° W Elevation Size 0 – 312 m 1186.72 km² Habitats: coniferous forest (temperate), open sea, coastal cliffs/rocky shores (marine) Land Use: Not Utilized (Natural Area) Potential or ongoing Threats: Introduced species, Other increased mortality, Oil slicks IBA Criteria:

Advisory meeting for the proposed Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area Mar. 27-28, 2012

Environment Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service Advisory meeting for the proposed Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area Mar. 27-28, 2012 Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, Port Hardy, BC   Draft Meeting Summary   Participants: Bruce Turris (BC Seafood Alliance/Commercial Industries Caucus) Jim McIsaac (PNCIMA Fisheries caucus) Jake Etzkorn (Living Oceans Society) Phil Wainwright (Regional District of

Documenting Fire History in a British Columbia Ecological Reserve

Documenting Fire History in a British Columbia Ecological Reserve Don Gayton, FORREX Abstract Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) ecosystems in British Columbia have high concentrations of biodiversity and species at risk, and numerous studies suggest frequent, low-in- tensity fire was a historical disturbance pattern in this ecosystem type. Fire history was analyzed in the Trout Creek

Fraser River Islands ER #76 Warden’s Report April 20, 2013

Visit to ER #76, Fraser River Islands, April 20, 2013 Ecological Reserve Wardens Bill and Bev Ramey Weather: Cloudy, sunny breaks, temperature about 8 degrees C, strong wind picked up during day and by afternoon there were whitecaps on Fraser River with waves running upstream. Purpose of tour: to review the boundary of the ER,

Race Rocks Field Trip – Sunday, May 12, 2013

Trip Cost: Individual: $35.00 Senior/Student: $30.00 Family: $25.00 plus $15 for each family member on the trip The cost of the trip includes a one year membership in the Friends of Ecological Reserves. For insurance purposes the trip is only available to Members of Friends of Ecological Reserves. For reservations contact Marilyn: marilynlambert1 (use the at