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Baynes Island Ecological Reserve

Purpose
Ecological Reserves are areas in British Columbia selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features, and phenomena. Ecological Reserves provide the highest level of protection for the maintenance of physical and biological diversity while allowing for research and educational activities. More information on Ecological Reserves »
Baynes Island Ecological Reserve was established to preserve floodplain cottonwood stands for purposes of hybridization and stock improvement.
Detailed Ecological Reserve Description
BC Parks has created a detailed description of each Ecological Reserve to support current or potential education and research. Each account includes physical, biological, and cultural information as well as management concerns regarding the Ecological Reserve, with references to supporting documents where available. Additional documents may also be made available, upon request.
Supporting Documents
Location and Maps
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
In Squamish River, 10 km N of Squamish
Ecological Zones
Management Planning
The Baynes Island Ecological Reserve Management Plan was approved in Feb 2012. This plan replaces the 2003 Purpose Statement.