This site is another quarter-section-sized NA with no road access. It is located 20 km southwest of the south end of Pigeon Lake, about 2 km northeast of the TWP 452/RR 24 intersection. It is located near to other natural areas representing the Boreal Forest Natural Region can be found close by.
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
- Site Statistics
- References
Map of the Area
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Other Information
Hoadley Natural area encompasses a glacial meltwater channel now occupied by Lloyd Creek. Vegetation includes black spruce-larch-Sphagnum wetlands and upland aspen & balsam poplar forest; good wildlife habitat. This site lies in the Boreal Forest Natural Region, Dry Mixedwood Sub-region (Alberta Parks web site, 2012).
Nearby sites include Lloyd Creek and Winfield Natural Areas, Town Creek, and Battle Lake Natural Area.
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Hoadley |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Central Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 377 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 445 |
| Total Area | 65.00 ha. (160.62 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. Information & Facilities – Hoadley Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-02-17)
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One of the upsides of winter is the ability to walk on water. Okay, it is not so much a miracle as it is frozen. This Natural Area may need to wait until there is a good freeze as there is no apparent road access.
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