Leachs Storm-Petrels – Friends of Ecological Reserves

Checlesset Bay Ecological Reserve 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 th e use of motorized vehicles are prohibited.

IBA Moore and Byers Islands

3FebruaryGarry Fletcher103, 23, Issues, Marine Reserves, Oil Spill Threat, Research, Species ListAmerican Black Oystercatchers, Cassin's Auklet, Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels, Glaucous-winged Gull, IBA, Leachs Storm-Petrels, Rhinoceros Auklet

http://www.ibacanada.com/site.jsp?siteID=BC106&lang=EN IBA Moore and Byers Islands and Banks Bella Bella, British Columbia Site Summary BC106 Latitude Longitude 52.568° N 129.34° W Elevation Size 0 – 60 m 799.44 km² Habitats: coniferous forest (temperate), coastal sand dunes & beaches, inlets/coastal features (marine), coastal cliffs/rocky shores (marine), other Land Use: Not Utilized (Natural Area) Potential or ongoing