The site consists of an OC and a PNT portion, which are contiguous, on the banks of the Red Deer River. The OC portion of Bearberry Prairie NA lies directly west of the OC portion.. The town of Sundre is 5 km to the northeast.
- 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
Sundre Natural Area encompasses a section of floodplain and braided channels on the Red Deer River. Mature white spruce and balsam poplar stands cover much of the area.
Sundre takes its name from a place in Norway (Sondre) and means ‘south.’ The Norwegian town was the birthplace of the first postmaster, Nels T. Hagen, who arrived in this area in 1906 [1].
Sundry Sundres. Within walking distance from the Town of Sundre, there are eight protected area sites: Bearberry Prairie NA. (OC and PNT), Sundre NA (OC and PNT), Sundre Red Deer, Sundre North, and Snakes Head NA (OC and PNT).
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 | Sundre |
| 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 #) | 227 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 518 |
| Total Area | 64.51 ha. (159.40 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
| Site Name | Sundre (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 #) | 227 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 28.50 ha. (70.43 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | |
| IUCN | IV*6 |
| 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 – Sundre Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-01).
- Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p. 312.
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