Evolutionary and Ecological Studies In Reimchen’s lab

This is a reference to the work of Dr. Tom Reimchen  from his webpage http://web.uvic.ca/~reimlab/index.html Dr. Reichen was supported in his early research at Drizzle Lake by The Friends of Ecological Reserves. Summaries of his research in the following areas are illustrated: Adaptive Radiation and Functional Morphology Haida Gwaii Lakes , Biophysical Data Salmon Forest

Stability, resilience, and phase shifts in rocky subtidal communities along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada

Ecological Monographs, 81(2), 2011, pp. 215–239    2011 by the Ecological Society of America See complete pdf file:Watson&Estes 2011 Abstract. We used the extirpation, reintroduction, and spread of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, to evaluate how the otter–urchin– algae trophic cascade creates variation in rocky reef community structure

Perceived Predation Risk Reduces the number of Offspring Songbirds Produce per Year.

Abstract: Predator effects on prey demography have traditionally been ascribed solely to direct killing in studies of population ecology and wildlife management. Predators also affect the prey’s perception of predation risk, but this has not been thought to meaningfully affect prey demography. We isolated the effects of perceived predation risk in a free-living population of

Friends Support for Research

Here are a few examples of how the Friends of Ecological Reserves has provided  research grants to support biological and ecological research projects related to ecological reserves in British Columbia. Some of the projects that have or are being supported are profiled below. What Lies Below at Baeria Rocks Ecological Reserve 2016 : The Friends

Research on Song Sparrows. Melospiza melodia on Brackman Island

Dr. Liana Zanette, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Biology , University of Western Ontario has done research on “Perceived Predation Risk Reduces the Number of Offspring Songbirds Produce per Year”. Her website for Zanette Lab carries the most recent research article and has links to excellent images of Song sparrows and their predators,  and

Warden Reports for Race Rocks Ecological Reserve

Since 2000, the website www.racerocks.com & www.racerocks.ca have carried the observations at Race Rocks of ecoguardians, wardens, students and faculty of Pearson College. Posts tagged with warden’s reports on the ecoreserves website are located here: https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/category/97+wardenreports/ Posts on the Racerocks.ca site tagged as warden’s reports here: http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/category/er-warden-report/ These reports have been provided by Garry Fletcher

The Potential Impact of Sea Otters (Enhydra Lutris) on the British Columbia Geoduck Clam (Panopera Abrupta) Fishery

by Rhonda Reidy B.Sc., University of Victoria, 2000 RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PLANNING) In the School of Resource and Environmental Management Report No. 513 © Rhonda Reidy 2011 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Summer 2011 See the Full PDF:seaottergeoduckRReidy Accessed Feb 20, 2014 at:

Genetic divergence in morphology: Misty Lake and inlet stickleback.

J Evol Biol. 2011 Jan;24(1):23-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1420-9101.2010.02155.x. Epub 2010 Nov 19. Genetic divergence in morphology- performance mapping between Misty Lake and inlet stickleback. Hendry AP, Hudson K, Walker JA, Räsänen K, Chapman LJ. Source Redpath Museum, McGill University, 859 Sherbrooke St. West, Montréal, QC, Canada. andrew.hendry@mcgill.ca Abstract Different environments should select for different aspects of

Monitoring Demolition Training Impacts in Military Training Area WQ on Sea Lions in the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, B.C. ProgressReport #1 Revised

OVERVIEW LGL Limited successfully completed 5 days of monitoring (28––30 November and 1––2 December 2010) of demolition training (Officer’’s Course) in Exercise and Training area WQ. Monitoring comprised a day of pre-blasting, 3 days with blasting, and a day of post-blasting. We have not yet reviewed information on the sizes of the projects that were

2010 – Multi-Species Data – Incidental- South Okanagan

This data is a collection of incidental sighting recorded by Sara Bunge, BC Parks Ranger. Locations include: South Okanagan Parks and surrounding area: Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park, South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area, White Lake Grasslands Protected Area, Haynes’ Lease Ecological Reserve,  East Chopaka, Green Lake Rd near Willowbrook, Kobau Forest Service Rd, North of Skaha Bluffs

Conservation of Ecological Integrity in B.C. Parks and Protected Areas

Report 3 August 2010: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: British Columbia’s parks and protected areas – about 1,000 in all – are integral to the quality of life in this province. These areas help purify the water, provide habitat to rare and endangered species, regulate climate, and contribute to British Columbians’ physical, mental, economic, social and spiritual well-being.

Conservation of Ecological Integrity In BC Parks and Protected Areas: Auditor Generals Report

See the complete pdf of the report: OAGBC_Parks Report_OUT2 Executive Summary : British Columbia’s parks and protected areas – about 1,000 in all – are integral to the quality of life in this province. These areas help purify the water, provide habitat to rare and endangered species, regulate climate, and contribute to British Columbians’ physical,

Indirect predator effects on clutch size and the cost of Egg production

Abstract Predator-induced changes in physiology and behaviour may negatively affect a prey’s birth rate. Evidence of such indirect predator effects on prey demography remains scarce in birds and mammals despite invertebrate and aquatic studies that suggest ignoring such effects risks profoundly underestimating the total impact of predators. We report the first experimental demonstration of indirect

Recovery Strategy for the Pacific Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) in British Columbia

Prepared by the Pacific Giant Salamander Recovery Team April 2010 (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) in British Columbia. Prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Victoria, BC. 42pp. See the full 53 page report :pacific_giant_salamander_rcvry_strat26Apr2010 Cover illustration/photograph Laura Friis EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Pacific Giant Salamander is a large charismatic salamander that can grow up to 30 cm in

Effectiveness of a five-minute Demolition Interval to Mitigate Blasting Noise Impacts in Military Training Area WQ on Sea Lions in the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, B.C.

Executive Summary: Noise from explosions at the Bentinck Island Demolition Range at Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point has the potential to disturb pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) hauled out in the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve (RRER). Such disturbance is prohibited by the Marine Mammal Regulations (MMRs) under the Fisheries Act and may be

2010 – small mammals – Okanagan Valley – Penticton

2010 – Small mammals – Okanagan Valley – Penticton – Environment Canada Title Small mammal abundance, habitat selection, and movement patterns in shrub-steppe habitat in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley Author Melaschenko, Natalie Christina Here is a link to the report, https://circle.ubc.ca/bitstream/handle/2429/19940/Natalie%20Melaschenko_M.Sc.%20Thesis.pdf?sequence=1. For more details, see http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/siwe/search_process.do?sortOrder=0&projectID=4716. Objectives The objectives of this study were: 1) to

2010 – Pale Evening-Primrose – South Okanagan – Penticton

2010 – Pale Evening-Primrose – South Okanagan – Penticton – MOE For access to the report data, see http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/siwe/search_process.do?sortOrder=0&projectID=4698. Objectives Pale evening primrose (Oenothera pallida) is listed as S1 (Red-listed) in British Columbia (CDC 2010). It is a priority 2 under goal 3 (Maintain the diversity of native species and ecosystems) of the BC Conservation

Rankine and Langtry Islands IBA Report

IBA Rankine and Langtry Islands Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia Site Summary BC137 Latitude Longitude 52.261° N 131.057° W Elevation Size 0 – 50 m 103.2 km² Habitats: coniferous forest (boreal/alpine), scrub/shrub, rocky flats & barrens Land Use:  Not Utilized (Natural Area) Potential or ongoing Threats:  Disturbance, Introduced species, Oil slicks IBA Criteria: Globally Significant: Congregatory Species,