The George Lake NA complex, located about 25 km southeast of Barrhead, is composed of three distinct and non-adjacent sites with only one close to, but not on, George Lake.
Map of the Area
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
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Other Information
The south portion of this site is rolling terrain with mainly aspen forest and dense shrubs; the north portion contains George Lake and consists of post-fire successional dense, young aspen.
The intervening land between the north and south portions of George Lake (OC) Natural Area belongs to the University of Alberta and private land owners [1]. A site visit in 2020 indicated some limited human disturbance, in particular foot and ATV traffic [2]. There is little information available about the PNT portion.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | George Lake |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 266 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 540 |
| Total Area | 123.41 ha. (304.95 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
| Site Name | George Lake Area (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 387 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 64.49 ha. (159.37 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | |
| IUCN | |
| Operated By | |
| 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 – George Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-10).
- County of Barrhead, Landownership Map.
- Unreported site visit, December 28, 2020; F. Potter.
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