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Purpose:
Ecological
reserves are areas in British Columbia 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. Scientific research is one of
the principle uses of ecological reserves in British
Columbia. Click
here for more information on Ecological Reserves.
Goosegrass
Creek Ecological Reserve was established to protect
an entire drainage basin of wide levational range
containing representative, undisturbed examples of
three biogeoclimatic zones in an area of wet interior
climate.
Restrictions:
Ecological
reserves are not created for outdoor recreation. Most
ecological reserves, however, are open to the public for
non-destructive pursuits like hiking, nature observation
and photography. Consumptive activities like hunting,
freshwater fishing, camping, livestock grazing, removal
of materials, plants or animals are prohibited by regulation
in ecological reserves. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.
Research and educational activities may be carried out
but only under permit.
Size:
2185
ha
Location:
W
side of Kinbasket Lake (Mica Reservoir), 20 km E of Mica
Creek
Ecological
Zones:
Biogeoclimatic
Ecosystem Classification information
Interior
Cedar-Hemlock; Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir; Alpine
Tundra
Management
Planning:
The
approved Purpose
Statement for this Ecological Reserve is now online.
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