Composed of three non-contiguous parcels of land, this site is about 30 km west of High River in southern Alberta. It was designated in 2008 as a the result of a cooperative effort between provincial and private landowners.
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
- Site Statistics
- References
- Further Reading
Map of the Area
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Other Information
OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland contributes to the protection of native grassland and celebrates the significant ranching history of the area. The designation of the site is a result of cooperation between several government agencies and the owners of the OH Ranch.
The site contains grassland, aspen-dominated forests and willow shrub lands. In montane areas, there are lodgepole pine- and white spruce-dominated forests. Wildlife species include wolves, cougars, coyotes, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, mule deer, elk and white-tailed deer. Grouse, hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and waterfowl have also been observed in the area.
OH Ranch History starts in 1881 when Orville Hawkins Smith (from which the name OH is derived) and Lafayette French started ranching and registered the OH Brand. The site hosted a NWMP cabin and the ranch changed hands a number of times until it was purchased by D.K. Seaman in 1987. In 2008, the site was designated as a protected area and represents a large area of native grasslands [1].
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | OH Ranch |
| Site Type | Heritage Rangeland |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Montane |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 400/2008 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 1130 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 594 |
| Total Area | 4277.37 ha. (10569.38 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | VI |
| 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 – OH Ranch HR | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-11-27).
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