King George IV Ecological Reserve
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The King George IV Ecological Reserve is a protected area in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, on the Island of Newfoundland, about 90 km north of Burgeo. It covers approximately 18.4 square kilometres (7.1 sq mi) and is known for preserving the largest undisturbed river-delta system on the island]. It was established in 1984 as a provisional ecological reserve and received full designation in 1997. The reserve is renowned for preserving the largest undisturbed river-delta system on the island. It was named after King George IV.[1]
The La Poile caribou herd uses the reserve as a wintering ground as it offers shelter and feeding areas. Other animals especially birds use the reserve for habitats including Canada geese, black ducks, green-winged teal, American goldeneyes, and ring-necked ducks.
The reserve encompasses a variety of ecosystems, including freshwater marshes, basin bogs, and shore fens. These ecosystems support a diverse range of plant species such as sphagnum moss, grasses, sedges, rushes, cattails, water lilies, and various shrubs. The freshwater marshes within the reserve are particularly notable, as they are rare on the island of Newfoundland. The king George IV lake is located inside the reserve.
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[edit]- ^ "King George IV Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador". www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.