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
After passage of 11 years from the original proposal by the North Okanagan Naturalist’s Club, Cougar Canyon was finally granted ER status in November, 1981 443 ha 10km south of Vernon running in a south-westerly direction almost to the south end of Kalamalka Lake. Malcolm Martin did this report in 1984 and 1989 Vegetation ,
Pellaea glabella photo by Anna Roberts, 1976
Anna Roberts reports that fencing was completed, and 428 Canada geese and 6 Tundra Swans were resting on the lake in October.
Robin Taylor prepared this report for the ER Program Office; See 68 page PDF:visitor_program_1987
Malcolm Martin did this extensive report on the reserve, including maps, photos and species list See: PDF: report_of_1987_survey
Anna Roberts reports on the conditions in the reserve in March 1987.
Mara Meadows Maps PDF file
Notes on irrigation pipes withdrawing water.
Anna Roberts reports on the Ecological Reserve in May, 1986
A comprehensive survey of the Upper Shuswap Ecological reserve by Malcolm Martin. Detailed species lists are included. Climate, Physiography and Ecological details with detailed hand-drawn maps are shown. Management recommendations are also included. Below: A picture from the BC Parks Archives of Victor Krajina in a canoe on the Upper Shuswap PDF File:Natural History Survey
Report on Mara Meadows ER 42 (PDF FILE) 1985, Malcolm Martin.. This report contains detailed accounts of the following: Hydrology Climatology Geology Public Use Plant Communities with detailed species Lists A checklist of Vascular Plants Mosses Lichens Fungi Birds Mammals Herpetiles Arachnids Mara Meadows Maps Map of drainage of the area Map of the Plant
Kathleen .Ward, ER Warden in 1984 and 1985 surveyed vegetation plots , did species lists and identified birds in the area. See PDF: ward-1985_ram_creek_er_wardens_report
This report from warden Anna Roberts concerns a grass fire that spread through the southern part of the reserve, and relations with local land owners.
Anna Roberts reports on her observations in the field in 1985
Anna Roberts reports on a high density of water birds on Westwick lake
Anna Roberts reports:
Artemesia michauxiana photo by Anna Roberts Anna Roberts visits the reserve in September of 1982 , she adds one new species to the J. Pojar species list, Viburnum edule
Anna Roberts wrote this letter to Lynne Milnes in the Ecological reserves Unit in 1981 . In it she comments on the lichens of Cardiff mountain.
Anna Roberts checked the reserve several time during the year and submitted thius report: roberts_1981_field_observations_westwick_big_creek_doc_english_ers