Located on the eastern shore of Abraham Lake, the site includes stands of Douglas fir which are native to, but relatively uncommon in, Alberta.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
The Douglas Fir NA, located west of Rocky Mountain House, includes stands of Douglas fir on the east shore of Abraham Lake. It has highly diverse plant communities, with abundant Douglas fir in pure and mixed stands, and provides good ungulate habitat. It is accessible by foot and canoe only. The natural area was established or expanded as part of the Special Places Program (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
NOT FIR-REAL! The Douglas fir is not a true fir, hence its Latin name Pseudotsuga menzesii (pseudo meaning “not real,” tsuga meaning “hemlock”). It is primarily found in British Columbia and along the west coast. Douglas-fir forest extends into Alberta in only a few places [1].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Douglas Fir |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Montane |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 416/98 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 582 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | |
| Total Area | 320.25 ha. (791.35 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Douglas Fir Natural Area | Alberta Parks. All websites accessed 2022-11-12.
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