21 Aug, 2019
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Graystokes Provincial Park
Description
Graystokes Park is set in the Okanagan Highland, a plateau featuring a rich collection of alpine wetlands, meadows, and riparian habitats set within the larger Okanagan dry forests ecoregion. The highland provinces critical mid-to-late summer habitat for local wildlife when the valley floor is no longer productive.
The park is underdeveloped with no dedicated trails or running water. Motorized vehicles are forbidden from entering the park, with the exception of snowmobiles during winter months. Hunting is a popular activity during open season. Despite its backcountry nature, the park is rated as a Category II protected area by the IUCN.
Ecology
Greystokes Provincial Park protects an extensive old growth forest dominated by subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce, and Douglas fir. Large mammals found within the park include grizzly bear, mountain caribou, moose, mule deer, and white-tailed deer.
See also
References
- ^ "Graystokes Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
- ^ Environment, Ministry of. "Graystokes Provincial Park - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
External links
- Graystokes Protected Area Archived 2006-09-05 at the Wayback Machine
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