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Mount Maxwell 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 »
Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve was established to protect outstanding Garry oak stands and associated vegetation.
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
- Flora [PDF]
- Vertebrate Fauna [PDF]
- Insect Survey [PDF]
- Forest Insect and Disease Conditions - 1982 [PDF]
- Forest Insect and Disease Conditions -1983 [PDF]
- Pest Conditions Summary Research Report - 1984 & 1985 [PDF]
- Sheep Impact on Ground Vegetation [PDF 1.57MB]
- Vegetation Changes in Grazing Enclosure [PDF 1.48MB]
Location and Maps
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Facing Sansum Narrows, central west coast of Salt Spring Island
Ecological Zones
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information
Coastal Douglas-firManagement Planning
The management plan for Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve was approved in October 2012; this replaces the Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement.
- Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve Approved Management Plan [PDF 3.36MB]
- Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve Approved Purpose Statement [PDF]