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Ram Creek Field notes by K. Ward 1985

22SeptemberGarry Fletcher26, Species List, Warden Reports

Kathleen .Ward, ER Warden in 1984 and 1985 surveyed vegetation plots , did species lists and identified birds in the area. See PDF: ward-1985_ram_creek_er_wardens_report

Research on the Red-throated Loons of Drizzle Lake Ecological Reserve, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), B.C. Canada 1977 – 1985

27AugustGarry Fletcher52, ResearchCommon Loon, Dr. T. E. Reimchen, Gasterosteus aculeatus, Gavia immer, Gavia stellata, Red-Throated Loon, stickleback, Threespine Stickleback

Publications: Reimchen, T. E. and Douglas, S. 1980. Observations of loons (Gavia immer and G. stellata) at a bog lake on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Canadian Field Naturalist 94: 398-404. Abstract A small muskeg lake on the Queen Charlotte Islands was frequented in summer by up to 59 Common Loons (Gavia immer) and 19

Tsitika Watershed Proposed Timber Exchange Between The Province of B.C. and MacMillan Bloedel

22AugustGarry Fletcher111, 124, Management, Reports

Appraisal report by Karsten Holmsen The exchange of timber rights is proposed between the province of BC and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. to offset the effect of land withdrawals from Tree Farm license #39 for the purposes of establishing an Ecological Reserve. See the 153 page PDF:proposed_timber_exchange_1985

Stoyoma Creek Plant list

22JulyGarry Fletcher131, Species List

A plant survey of Stoyoma Creek was done on July 22, 1985 by Louise Goulet and Hans Roemer who then worked for the Ecological Reserves Division of The Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing, later to become part of BC Parks. Also included is a list of slides taken in the area of Stoyama Creek

Killer Whale Evolutionary Evaluation

15JulyGarry Fletcher111, Marine Reserves, ReportsOrca

A report by David Bain, University of California, Santa Cruz ” Connor and Norris( 1932) suggested that the odontocete cetaceans may have evolved reciprocal altruism. If this is correct, then odontocete schools could be used to examine levels of selection. For example , altruism could be analyzed to determine whether it is best explained by

The Ecology of the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis oreganus

21JuneGarry Fletcher77, Reports, Researchhibernacula, rattlesnake, thermal biology

James Malcolm Macartney submitted this research for his thesis for the degree of Master of Science , June 1985. See the PDF:macartney_1985 (306 pages)

Strategies for Research into Non-Consumptive Use and Management of Cetaceans on the B.C. Coast

13JuneGarry Fletcher111, Reports, Research

Phil Dearden, U. Vic Geography Dept : It is important to begin research into recreational whale-watching to ensure that the activity can be managed in such a way that the resources base is not diminished by uncontrolled development that does not account for both social an d biological aspects. See the 5 page PDF: strategies_for_research_into_non-consumptive_use_management_of_whales

Wardens Report on Westwick Lake 1985

12JuneGarry Fletcher35, Issues, Warden Reports

This report from warden Anna Roberts concerns a grass fire that spread through the southern part of the reserve, and relations with local land owners.

Mt. Maxwell ER Summary Research Reports 1984, 1985 on Pest Conditions

10JuneGarry Fletcher37, Reports, Species ListOak looper

John Vallentgoed , District FIDS Ranger at the Pacific Forest Centre reports on visits to Mt Maxwell ER primarily concerning the Oak looper infestation. summary_research_reports_1984_1985

Warden’s report on Doc English Bluffs, 1985

30MayGarry Fletcher101, Rare Species, Warden ReportsDraba reptans, Golden Eagles, Rubber boa, White-throated Swifts

Anna Roberts reports on her observations in the field in 1985

Wardens Report May 1985 b

29MayGarry Fletcher35, Species List, Warden Reports

Anna Roberts reports on a high density of water birds on Westwick lake

Vegetation Classification of the Endowment lands

21AprilGarry Fletcher74, Rare Species, Reports, Research, Species List

Grant Thompson compiled this description of vegetation communities and a comprehensive annotated list of flora in 1985. See the 116 page PDF: Thompson_1985_Vegetation_Classification_UBC_Endownment_Lands

Sartine Island ER #11 Bird and Marine Mammal Publication List

5AprilGarry Fletcher11, Researchbrandt's cormorant, Michael Bigg, publications, Scott Islands

Four Publications from 1951 to 1985 are listed :

A Nocturnal Seabird, The Rhinocerous Auklet ( Cerorhinca monocerata)

11MarchGarry Fletcher13, Reports, Research

Gary Kaiser of the Canadian Wildlife Service reports in the BC Naturalist Spring,1985. See the full PDf filenocturnal_seabird_bc_naturalist_1985

The Development of an Ethogram for the Northern Vancouver Island Orcinus orca during the fall, Winter and Spring

23FebruaryGarry Fletcher111, Reports

Prepared by Alexandra Morton for Cetus Magazine. The project’s objectives included :mapping the movements of the northern Vancouver Island orcas, documenting their social structure and behaviour this time of year and recording their sound production. See 2 page PDF:development_of_an_ethogram_for_northern_bc

Takla Lake Ecological Reserve Overview: Physical and Biological

2FebruaryGarry Fletcher38, Reports, Species ListDouglas-fir

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To preserve the most northerly known stand of Douglas fir as a genetic bank and for research purposes. This report gives the Physical and Biological Overview plus a short species list. See the full PDF: Takla Lake ER 38 Physical: The reserve lies on hilly lower slopes of the Takla Range and includes

Research Program 1976-1985-Tom Reimchen

2FebruaryGarry Fletcher52, Reports, ResearchGasterosteus aculeatu, predation, red-necked loon

A. Boulton lake : An evolutionary examination of spine loss in Gasterosteus ( stickleback fish) B. Drizzle Lake An examination of the giant form of Gasterosteus with the purpose of testing the “Niche-width” hypothesis– C. Structure , position and function of lateral paltes in Gasterosteus. D. Geographical Distribution of Gasterosteus and other fresh water fish

VI Marmot Inventory , 1984

19OctoberGarry Fletcher117, ReportsVancouver Island marmot.

.Smith and K. Sturmanis in 1984 searched for marmots and mapped distribution. See PDF: vi_marmot_inventory_1984

Population Trends in Nesting Double-crested and Pelagic Cormorants in Canada

22JulyGarry Fletcher17, Issues, Management, Rare Species, Research

Breeding Populations of Double-Crested Cormorants and Pelagic Cormorants were surveyed in the Strait of Georgia, BC in 1983. Double-crested Cormorant numbers have increased 2.4 fold and Pelagic Cormorant numbers 1.1 fold since 1975 PDF: canoe_islets_cormorant_article By Kees Vermeer and Leo Rankin Click on the introduction to the article below:

Vegetation and Foraging Ecology of the Vancouver Island marmot, Marmota vancouverensis

15JulyGarry Fletcher117, Rare Species, ResearchMarc Bell, Marmota vancouverensis, Robert Milko

Thesis , Department of biology U.Vic Robert Joseph Milko, July 1984 vancouver _island_marmot_foraging_thesis