Megin River Ecological Reserve, Overview: Biological and Physical

MEGIN RIVER ER #105 ORIGINAL PURPOSE To preserve an alluvial Sitka spruce-western redcedar forest OVERVIEW See the complete PDF : megin Location:  At the mouth of Megin River, Shelter  Inlet, 21 km NNW of Tofino. The  reserve is encompassed by Strathcona Provincial Park Total Area:  Land: 50 ha water 50 ha Elevation: 0-100 m Access:

Clanninick Creek ER #75 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 role 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

Clanninick Creek ER # 75 Overview, Biological and Physical

ORIGINAL PURPOSE: To preserve a small, exceptional stand of old-growth spruce. Physical: The reserve is situated on the floor of a glaciated creek valley at the western edge of the Vancouver Island Ranges, 2.5 km inland from the Pacific Ocean. Adjacent mountains are relatively low (500-800 m) and rounded. Regional bedrock consists of Jurassic intrusives