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

CDC Field Survey, 1999, A Ceska and J.Pojar Species List.

On April 23 1999 population counts for Sanicula arctipoides , site notes and position of polygons were noted. In addition Sagina decumbens spp.occidentalis was also observed. Survey by Adolf Ceska and Jim Pojar, 1999 complete list in PDF: ceska_pojar_1981_trial_island_er_proposal_plant_list

Trial Island Overview: Physical and Biological

 ORIGINAL PURPOSE: To protect the most outstanding known assemblage of rare and endangered plant species in British Columbia Access: Landing on the islands is restricted to protect sensitive plants and ecosystems. A permit is required to access the reserve. Accessible by boat, but no docking facilities. See the complete PDF from BC PARKS: Trial Islands