Matchedash Bay
Matchedash Bay
- Pays:
- Canada
- Numéro du site:
- 866
- Superficie:
- 1,840.0 ha
- Date d'inscription:
- 31-10-1996
- Coordonnées:
- 44°44'N 79°40'W
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Matchedash Bay Provincial Wildlife Area. 31/10/96; Ontario; 1,840 ha; 44°44'N 079°40'W. Provincial Wildlife Area. A wetland characterized by various habitats including swamps, fens, cattail marshes, beaver ponds; permanent freshwater lakes; upland hardwood forest, agricultural lands, native grass meadows and a unique, coniferous wetland forest. In total, over 170 species of birds are present, some provincially rare. The area is provincially important for various species of breeding waterfowl, and for spring and fall staging. 568 species of vascular plants are present. The site also supports 17 species of herpetiles. Various recreational activities are popular. Development of cottages, marinas, and urban growth in the surroundings will affect the site. Water quality is serious public concern. Ramsar site no. 866. Most recent RIS information: 2001.
Région administrative:
Ontario
Inscription légale nationale:
- provincial wildlife area
Date de dernière publication:
01-01-2001
Fiche descriptive Ramsar (FDR)
- CA866RIS.pdf
- CA866RISformer1996_EN.pdf
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