Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Burnt Cape | |
Location | Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nearest city | St. John's |
Coordinates | 51°34′23″N 55°44′45″W / 51.57306°N 55.74583°W / 51.57306; -55.74583 |
Area | 3.6 km (1.4 sq mi) |
Governing body | Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation |
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve is a nature reserve located within the town of Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, and just northwest of Pistolet Bay Provincial Park. It has a large area of exposed limestone and a naturally harsh climate that permits the growth of rare dwarf flora often found in arctic and alpine areas.
See also
References
- Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation
External links
- Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Official web site
- List of flora, Botany Newfoundland and Labrador
- Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Official Brochure
- Photos of Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve
Protected areas of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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National historic sites | |
Provincial parks | |
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