Heatburg Natural Area is a small area on the Red Deer River, about 40 km downstream of the City of Red Deer. As the NA is surrounded by private land, public access is via the Red Deer River only.
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
- Site Statistics
- References
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Adjacent to the Red Deer River, the NA has typical badlands topography with steep and heavily eroded river banks.
2021 Site Visit. Heatburg Natural Area is a bit of a hidden gem, in that there is no public access to the site other than the Red Deer River. It lies along the north shore in the Great Bend of the Red Deer River, in Lacombe County, near Content Bridge. The landforms are badlands-type features: upland aspen forest and mixed grass-sedge on the river flats. Charges were laid in 2016 for illegal grazing but a visit in 2021 showed that local leaseholders are respecting the property [1].
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
Are you a member of iNaturalist.ca? It is free to join and you can help nature by making observations with your smart phone.
If there are no or only a few observations, how about visiting and adding some? While there, complete a site inspection report (but read the Site Inspections terms and conditions first).
Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Heatburg |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Central Parkland |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 208 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 444 |
| Total Area | 31.61 ha. (78.10 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 – Heatburg Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-11-02).
- A Walk on the Wild Side to Heatburg Natural Area, SAPAA Newsletter No. 41 January 2022, pp. 7-8.
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