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Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve

Date Established: 1972
Size: 418 hectares
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.

Detailed Description

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.

Facing Sansum Narrows, central west coast of Salt Spring Island

Ecological Zones

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information

Coastal Douglas-fir

Management Planning

Management Planning Information

The management plan for Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve was approved in October 2012; this replaces the Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement.