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This is a list of areas of existing old-growth forest which include at least 10 acres (4.0 hectares) of old growth. Ecoregion information from "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World". [1] (NB: The terms "old growth" and "virgin" may have various definitions and meanings throughout the world. See old-growth forest for more information.)
Angell Woods is an old-growth forest in Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada. It is bordered by Quebec Autoroute 20 to the south, Quebec Autoroute 40 to the north, an industrial park in Baie-D'Urfé to the west, and a residential subdivision to the east. [3] [4]
The forest is administered by Quebecʻs Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Parks, Forest Environment Directorate. [4] It was designated old-growth forest in 2005, and has IUCN management category III. [5] A map of the ecological regions of Quebec shows the Lac Auger Old Forest in the east spruce/moss subdomain. [6]
The forest is administered by Quebecʻs Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Parks, Forest Environment Directorate. [4] It was designated old-growth forest in 2005, and has IUCN management category III. [5] A map of the ecological regions of Quebec shows the Nabisipi River Old Forest in the east spruce/moss subdomain. [6]
A small proportion of old-growth forests also exist in South-West Australia and are protected by federal laws from logging, which has not occurred there for more than 20 years. [citation needed] In British Columbia, Canada, old-growth forests must be maintained in each of the province's ecological units to meet biodiversity needs. [8]
The Great Bear Rainforest was officially recognized by the Government of British Columbia in February 2016, when it announced an agreement to permanently protect 85% of the old-growth forested area from industrial logging. [6] [7] The forest was admitted to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in September of the same year.
The flora of the park is typical of the region, and includes stands of old-growth tree species including western redcedar and bigleaf maple (found south of the highway), western hemlock, and grand fir. The understory (term for the area of the forest that grows in the shade the forest canopy) includes red huckleberry, salal, and devil's club.
The park is located just off BC Highway 16 about 114 km (71 mi) east of Prince George.The park is about 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park and Protected Area and directly borders Slim Creek Provincial Park.