Nestled in the Columbia Mountains in the southeastern portion of British Columbia exists a forest ecosystem found nowhere else on earth.

Rarest of the Rare: World's only Inland Rainforest Threatened

Wilderness Committee Educational Report - Vol.22, No.05 - Summer/Fall 2003

References

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  2. Meidinger, D and J.Pojar. 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. Victoria: BC Ministry of Forests.
  3. See Note #1.
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  5. Pynn, Larry. (2003, March 18). Rare, endangered species need more land: study. The Vancouver Sun, p. B1.
  6. Kinley, Trevor. 1999. Wildlife at Risk in British Columbi: Mountain Caribou. Available online: wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/caribou.pdf
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  12. See Note # 9.
  13. See Note # 11.

Credits

Research and writing: Gwen Barlee and Andy Miller.

Editing: Alexandra Woodsworth and Adrea Reimer.

Maps: Chris Player.

Design: Andrea Reimer and Sue Fox.

Web Publishing 2005: Gil Aguilar.

Special thanks to: Roy & Jill Howard (Fraser Headwaters Alliance); Taylor Bachrach; Gary Diers; Valhalla Wilderness Society.

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