Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve

Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve
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; -55.74583Coordinates: 51°34′23″N 55°44′45″W / 51.57306°N 55.74583°W / 51.57306; -55.74583
Area 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Governing body Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation
Location of Burnt Cape, Newfoundland

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.[1]

References

  1. Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation

See also

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