Executive Summary Pope & Talbot Ltd. is committed to Sustainable Forest Management Planning (SFMP) on its management units in British Columbia. An important component of their SFMP is the management of biodiversity values, including maintaining a proportion of representative ecosystems in an unmanaged state. Previous analyses have grouped and mapped site series “clusters” of unique
Background Summary The Whipsaw Creek Ecological Reserve (ER # 27) is located just west of Highway 3 about 10 km south of Princeton. The surrounding lands have been selectively logged and beetle infested trees have been removed. Lands adjacent to Ecological Reserve # 27 are grazed by livestock but the Whipsaw Creek Ecological Reserve is
Rich and Diverse Coastal and Marine Ecosystems British Columbia’s Pacific coast is one of the world’s most biologically diverse and productive temperate marine environments. Island archipelagos, deep fjords, shallow mudflats, estuaries, kelp and eel grass beds, strong tidal currents and massive upwellings all contribute to an abundant and diverse expression of marine biodiversity. The northeast
These maps are from the 2006 report by Wade Alcock on invasive species of the Okanagan. See https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/?p=17245 for the complete report.
These maps are from the 2006 report by Wade Alcock on invasive species of the Okanagan. See https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/?p=17245 for the complete report.
These maps are from the 2006 report by Wade Alcock on invasive species of the Okanagan. See https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/?p=17245 for the complete report.
Prepared by Eco-Warden Eric McAlary 1986 Appointment as warden in Feb. Fire in reserve (June) caused by spark from chain saw. Culprits phoned in fire and fled. 20-25 small fir trees killed. Over 60 mature pines had been illegally cut and removed. Recommendation: Fencing needed. Visited with Carl Powel in Oct. Recommendation: Ditching road of
SIKANNI CHIEF RIVER ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan The primary role of the Sikanni Chief River Ecological Reserve is to conserve the Northern-most occurrence of Englemann Spruce in the Rocky Mountains. The ecological reserve contains pristine flora and fauna typical of the alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems representative of the northern rocky mountains. Alpine
Primary Role The primary role of the Portage Brule Rapids Ecological Reserve (ER), located downstream of the junction of the Coal and Liard rivers along the Alaska Highway, is to protect unique hotsprings with unusual vegetation and a forest community of different ages that has developed on alluvial terraces along the river bank. The hot
In 2006, Clean Current Power undertook a 6 year program of research into tidal current energy and started the Pearson College-Encana-Clean Current Tidal Power Demonstration Project
The 47 hectare Vance Creek Ecological Reserve is located 6 km north of Lumby. The reserve straddles the excluded Trinity Valley road and Defies Creek road, a narrow logging road off the Trinity Valley road. See the full PDF file from BC Parks: vance_crk_er_ps Primary Role Starting in 1939, the site was used as a
Prepared by Judy Millar and Crystal Klym–16 pages 2.0 invasive plant program background ESD, Okanogan region manages 330,791 ha of protected lands. Diverse ecosystems thrive within these lands and include sensitive grasslands, fertile riparian areas, fragile alpine meadows and productive forests these ecosystems, which provide critical habitat for many of British Columbia’s rare and
Primary Role The primary role of the Kotcho Lake Ecological Reserve is to protect Colonial Waterbird nesting sites and their migration stop over. This reserve includes two flat islands (partly boggy) and an area around the mouth of Kotcho River. Kotcho Lake is a large, very shallow lake located within the Etsho Plateau ecosection, a
1 Introduction Invasive plants can be found throughout the Okanagan Region, introduced by travel, trade, gardening and agricultural practices. Non-native species introduced to the area are free of the natural predators and pathogens that would otherwise keep their populations in check in their natural habitats. The often aggressive and competitive nature of invasive plant species
Background Summary The 951 hectare Big White Mountain Ecological Reserve lies on the northern flank of Big White Mountain about 42 km east of Kelowna. In addition to the mountain top at 2,315 metres, the Ecological Reserve includes, on the east side, a very small portion of the upper Whitefoot Creek and on the north
The purpose of the BMP document is to provide stewardship guidelines for fire hazard abatement in a variety of Conservation Lands in order to prevent adverse impacts on Conservation Lands; for example, parks and protected areas, ungulate winter ranges (UWR), wildlife management areas (WMA), wildlife habitat areas (WHA) / fish & wildlife reserves and Order
Note in particular: Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: The most westerly ponderosa pine – bunchgrass vegetation at this latitude in British Columbia. Protection of the rare steer’s head (Dicentra uniflora). See the pdf file: ross_ms File: 6-7-5-68-50 Date: 90-08-07 ROSS LAKE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE #22 MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (This statement is intended for use in conjunction with
Primary Role : The primary role of Browne Lake Ecological Reserve is to protect a small wet meadow ecosystem and surrounding forest in the Interior Douglas-fir – Montane Spruce transition. The wet meadow, once used as pasture, is reverting to the original sedge community. A rock outcrop on the central hill holds a small seepage-influenced