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Upper Shuswap 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 »
Upper Shuswap River Ecological Reserve was established for retention of old-growth western red cedar stands of exceptional growth in the area of wet interior climate.
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
Location and Maps
Upper Shuswap River valley, 50 km NNE of Cherryville
Ecological Zones
Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification information
Interior Cedar-Hemlock