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Nechako 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 »
Nechako
River Ecological Reserve was established to protect the
most vigorous known tamarack stands west of the Rocky
Mountains for genetic stock.
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.
Location and Maps
30km W of Prince George; 2.5 km SE of Isle Pierre
Ecological Zones
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information
Sub-Boreal SpruceManagement Planning
- Approved Purpose Statement