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Mount Tuam 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 Tuam Ecological Reserve was established to conserve forest ecosystems representative of the dry subzone of the Coastal Douglas-fir Zone.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 1.7MB]
- Insect Summary -1975 [PDF]
- Vertebrate Fauna [PDF]
- Lichen Notes [PDF]
Location and Maps
Southeastern end of Saltspring Island, 4 km S of Fulford Harbour
Ecological Zones
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information
Coastal Douglas-firManagement Planning
The management plan for Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve was approved in October 2012; this replaces the Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement.
- Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve Approved Management Plan [PDF 3.28MB]
- Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve Approved Purpose Statement [PDF]