Robson Bight Visitor Information/Warden Program, 1990
June 28 until September 4th and then extended to Sept 30. See the 23 page PDF: visitor_program_1990
Skagit River Rhododendrons ER #106 Management Statement
(This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”). Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: File: 6-7-5-103-50 Date: 90-08-07 Population of the showy pink-flowered Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum), a rare plant in B.C., restricted to the Skagit River watershed, Chilliwack
Skagit River Forest ER #21 Management Statement , 1990
(This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”).File: 6-7-5-102-50 Date: 90-08-07 Features Requiring Special Management Consideration:None known;representative reserve. Proposals for all reserves predated finalization of the Recreation Area status, and of lake flooding levels. Boundaries and distribution of
Katherine Tye ER #116 Management Statement
(This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”). Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: A small population of the rare and endangered . The orchids are not consistently flowering every year. As many as 100 specimens were observed by
Ecological Reserve System Plan DRAFT- 1990
“As it now stands, the BC system of ecological reserves is far from complete. If it is to meet the purposes stated in the act, additional reserves are required to represent the ecosystems of the province and protect outstanding and rare features or species. The system is not representative of the entire province at present
Buck Hills Road Ecological Reserve #6 Management Statement
(This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”). Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: − Main feature and reason for the reserve is a small stand of mature western larch trees growing on an accumulation of large boulders. −
A Management Plan for Canoe and Rose Islands Ecological reserves
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
Impacts to Ground Vegetation by Feral Sheep on Mt. Maxwell, Salt Spring Island
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
Brackman Island Warden report: Management Issues
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
Bowen island ER #48 Management Strategy 1990
File: 6-7-1-188-50 Date: 90-03-01 BOWEN ISLAND ECOLOGICAL RESERVE #48 MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”). Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: Relatively large area of undisturbed forest (early mature stage) close to Vancouver and universities.
Management Issues Fraser River Islands, 1990
File: 6-7-1-109-50 Date: 90-03-01 FRASER RIVER ECOLOGICAL RESERVE #76 MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (This statement is intended for use in conjunction with the descriptive text and map pages supplied in the “Guide to Ecological Reserves in British Columbia”). Features Requiring Special Management Consideration: The reserve supports the last remaining undisturbed and uncommitted deciduous alluvial forest along the
Non-Consumptive use and Management of killer Whales ( Orcinus orca) in Johnstone Strait, B.C.
David Duffus and Philip Dearden’s report updates the results of research designed to analyze non-consumptive whale use at Robson Bight…. see the PDF : non-consumptive_use_and_management_of_whales
Land Status report –Trial Islands BC 1989
An interesting Document on a land title search. As of 1989, David Spector states” It is unlikely that further land title research will determine whether the Province of BC or the Federal Government possesses a clear title to Trial Island. A legal opinion is perhaps needed. Ed note: The Ecological reserve was established in 1990, so
Robson Bight ER Evaluation of Potential Impacts.. Southwestern Boundary
Terrence Lewis reported on the vulnerability of the ER to windfall on the southwestern boundary. Climatology and soil structure are discussed See the 42 page pdf: sw_boundary_potential_impacts
Robson Bight ER Background Report : 1988
Blood, MacAskie and Low submitted this very thorough 92 page report to the ER program, Ministry of Parks. Physical and Biotic features are dealt with as are management problems . See the full PDF:1988_background_report
Hydrology report on Nimpkish Island ER.
An MOU to C.H. Coulson, Head Hydrology Section from D.E. Reksten , Senior Hydrological Engineer, Water Management Branch BC : See full PDF: nimpkish_island_er
Usage of Rubbing Beaches at Robson Bight Ecological Reserve by Whales and Boats
David A. Briggs summarizes the findings on whales and boat usage patterns of the rubbing beach area and makes management suggestions for the area. See 76 page PDF:use_of_rubbing_beaches_by_boats_and_whales Rubbing Beach at Robson Bight:( from PBS documentary see above)
An Evaluation of the Ecological Reserve program in British Columbia
Kristal Dawn Kennett’s, research project submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Natural Resources Management, in the Natural Resources program Report No. 45 Simon Fraser University August, 1987. Download the complete PDF from: summit.sfu.ca/system/files/iritems1/6084/b15455543.pdf Locations of Case Studies of Ecological reserves that she uses in the Project.