Protected area overview
Anarchist Protected Area was established to provide increased representation of low elevation forests that are under-represented in the protected area system, including Douglas fir and ponderosa pine. The area will also protect a number of red and blue listed plant and bird species and is not, therefore, a recreational destination.
Public access is extremely limited.
Advisories
Activities
Anarchist Protected Area is open to hunting during lawful game hunting season as listed in the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis synopsis. The use of horses and motor vehicles is prohibited. The only access is through the reserve owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band.
This protected area is located 5 km north of Osoyoos. The closest community to this park is Osoyoos.
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Protected area details
- Date established: April 18, 2001
- Size: 467 hectares
Nature and culture
Wildlife
Anarchist Protected Area plays a very important conservation role in the Okanagan Valley. It is home to four blue-listed and two red-listed bat species. The Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest provides habitat for the red-listed white-headed woodpecker and Williamson’s sapsucker, among five other blue-listed birds. Four red and blue-listed snake species are also found in the protected area including the night snake and Western rattlesnake.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.