McQueen Creek Biological and Physical Overview

ORIGINAL PURPOSE To protect vegetation typical of the Middle Grassland in interior British Columbia Physical: The reserve lies in the Batchelor Hills area of the Thompson Plateau, adjacent to the valley of the North Thompson River. Soils are predominantly dark brown Chernozems of the McQueen Association, developed on morainal deposits. These are well drained soils

COSEWIC Assessment and Update Status Reportof Marmota vancouverensis in Canada

COSEWIC Executive Summary Vancouver Island Marmot Marmota vancouverensis The Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) is a colonial ground squirrel related to the hoary marmot M. caligata and Olympic marmot M. Olympus. It is notable for its chocolate brown fur, unique vocalizations, atypical skull characteristics, and highly social nature. Distribution The Vancouver Island marmot is endemic

Solander Island ER #14 Overview.

Original Purpose: To protect large colonies of breeding seabirds and their habitat. It is closed to the public to protect nesting birds and their habitat. A permit is needed to land on the island. It is accessible by boat, but landing is difficult. The island is named after Dr. Daniel Charles Solander, a Swedish botanist

Big White Mountain Ecological Reserve (#34) Purpose Statement

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

Klanawa River ER #138 : Biological and Physical

Physical: The Klanawa reserve runs along the river for about 2 km and is approximately 500 m wide with the river running through the center. This area includes part of the alluvial floodplain on the northwest and southeast sides of the Klanawa River and adjacent slopes to the southeast. Only the lower parts of the

Will Honeymoon Bay Ecological Reserve Still Have Erythroniums 50 years from now?

From: THE LOG • FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER • AUTUMN 2005 by David F. Polster, M.Sc., R.P.Bio. Plant Ecologist Construction of the logging road bridge across Sutton Creek at the upstream edge of the ecological reserve has caused a significant change in the hydrology of the creek and consequently the ecology of the reserve.

Vladimir J. Krajina Ecological Reserve Management Direction Statement 2004

CONTENTS: VLADIMIR J. KRAJINA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE APPROVALS PAGE……………………………………………………………….I INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 PURPOSE OF THE MANAGEMENT DIRECTION STATEMENT …………………………………………………………………………………. 1 CONTEXT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ECOLOGICAL RESERVE ATTRIBUTES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 See The complete PDF with excellent maps at:vladimir_krajina_management CONSERVATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 RESEARCH AND EDUCATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL USE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 OTHER VALUES OF IMPORTANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 SIGNIFICANCE IN THE PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM

Report: Rare Native Vascular Plants of the Southern Okanagan Grasslands-Field Report

The Southern Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area was established in 2001 and encompasses about 4,481 ha of native grasslands in the southern Okanagan and southern Similkameen valleys of British Columbia. In the summer of 2004, The Nature Trust, through the Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund, provided Douglas Ecological Consultants Ltd. with funds to conduct a two-day inventory

COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Bog Bird’s-foot Trefoil Lotus pinnatus in Canada

Endangered–2004 Bog Bird’s-foot Trefoil Lotus pinnatus Lotus pinnatus (bog bird’s­foot trefoil) is a low­growing, multi­stemmed perennial herb with compound, pinnate leaves. The pea­like, yellow and cream­coloured flowers are borne at the end of a long stalk arising from the angle between the stem and leaf stalk. It is distinguished from other Lotus species by its

COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Twisted Oak Moss Syntrichia laevipila

COSEWIC Executive Summary Twisted Oak Moss Syntrichia laevipila Syntrichia laevipilais a very small, acrocarpous moss that grows in clumps on exposed tree bark. It is a member of the genus Syntrichia, characterized by generally coarse plants, with, usually, entire and awned, ligulate to spathulate leaves. See the Full PDF here: CW69-14-402-2004E has two varieties: var.

TRIAL ISLANDS Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement September 2003

TRIAL ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Purpose Statement Ecological reserves are areas selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems,plantandanimalspecies,featuresandphenomena. Thekeygoalofecological reserves is to contribute to the maintenance of biological diversity and the protection of genetic materials. All consumptive resource uses and the use of motorized vehicles are prohibited. Landing on Trial Islands Ecological Reserve is restricted

Klanawa River ER # 138 Purpose Statement

Ecological reserves are areas selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features and phenomena. The key goal of ecological reserves is to contribute to the maintenance of biological diversity and the protection of genetic materials. All consumptive resource uses and the use of motorized vehicles are prohibited. Research and education

San Juan River Estuary Purpose Statement

Purpose Statement Ecological reserves are areas selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features and phenomena. The key goal of ecological reserves is to contribute to the maintenance of biological diversity and the protection of genetic materials. All consumptive resource uses and the use of motorized vehicles are prohibited. Research

San Juan Ridge Purpose Statement 2003

Primary Role The primary role of San Juan Ridge Ecological Reserve is to protect a rare and disjunct population of the white glacier lily, sub-alpine mountain hemlock vegetation, and subalpine wetlands. Overlooking rugged Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, this 130-hectare mountainous ecological reserve has a northerly aspect, ridgetop winds, and deep snowfall that result in