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Megin River Ecological Reserve

Date Established: July 9, 1981
Size: 54 hectares
Megin River - 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 »

Megin River Ecological Reserve was established for the preservation of alluvial Sitka spruce-western redcedar forest.

Detailed Ecological Reserve Description

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Detailed Description

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At mouth of Megin River, Shelter Inlet, 21 km NNW of Tofino

Ecological Zones

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information

Coastal Western Hemlock

Management Planning

Management Planning Information