Muskwa Kechika geographyBy: Chris and Joeq
Task 1 by : Chris and Joe
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Task 2, 3 and 4 by: Pia and Chris |
Task 2: Natural Resources
The natural resources located in the Muskwa and Kechika region are:
Task3: What makes our Region Unique
The Muskwa Kechika region had many unique qualities. It has an area of about 2.5 million acres and inside that area are some significant areas with special things. The Denetiah area is 240,000 acres and has a large predator-prey ecosystem, it also holds quite a few animals including the moose, caribou, Stone sheep, mountain goats and many more. Another area, the Laird River Corridor, is a historically area with archeological sites, fossils. It also has significant grizzly habitats, and a wood bison population.
Task 4: Native Animals, Plants Etc.
Some native animal species located in the Muskwa Kechika region are moose, elk, lynx, rabbit, owls, squirrels, woodpeckers and many more. One animal, the marten, can be identified by its weasel like appearance. It has fur like a fox, a reddish-brown coat that makes the marten stand out. Another easily identified animal is the Black Bear. With its thick black coat and big size, it's hard to miss. The Muskwa-Kechika ecosystem also has a wide diversity of plants. Some of those plants include: mosses, lichen, cranberry bushes, bluebells and a wide species of willows. A tree that can be seen in some areas of the Muskwa and Kechika area is the Subalpine Fir. It is a coniferous tree be identified by its has smooth gray bark that cracks with age. It's branches are filled with blue-green pine needles with white bands. Another tree that can be found is the Sitka Alder. A deciduous tree, its distinctive feature is the it's circle like shape. It's green branches spread out from the roots to form it's circular shape. The Sitka alder can grow 3-20 feet, sometimes even higher. The Englemann spruce can be identified by its tall strait trunk and its droopy branches. And the Black Spruce is known for it's stiff pine needles and scaly brown green bark. The Muskwa and Kechika region is an amazingly diverse area.
The natural resources located in the Muskwa and Kechika region are:
- Rivers/Water
- Trees
- Fauna
- Stone
Task3: What makes our Region Unique
The Muskwa Kechika region had many unique qualities. It has an area of about 2.5 million acres and inside that area are some significant areas with special things. The Denetiah area is 240,000 acres and has a large predator-prey ecosystem, it also holds quite a few animals including the moose, caribou, Stone sheep, mountain goats and many more. Another area, the Laird River Corridor, is a historically area with archeological sites, fossils. It also has significant grizzly habitats, and a wood bison population.
Task 4: Native Animals, Plants Etc.
Some native animal species located in the Muskwa Kechika region are moose, elk, lynx, rabbit, owls, squirrels, woodpeckers and many more. One animal, the marten, can be identified by its weasel like appearance. It has fur like a fox, a reddish-brown coat that makes the marten stand out. Another easily identified animal is the Black Bear. With its thick black coat and big size, it's hard to miss. The Muskwa-Kechika ecosystem also has a wide diversity of plants. Some of those plants include: mosses, lichen, cranberry bushes, bluebells and a wide species of willows. A tree that can be seen in some areas of the Muskwa and Kechika area is the Subalpine Fir. It is a coniferous tree be identified by its has smooth gray bark that cracks with age. It's branches are filled with blue-green pine needles with white bands. Another tree that can be found is the Sitka Alder. A deciduous tree, its distinctive feature is the it's circle like shape. It's green branches spread out from the roots to form it's circular shape. The Sitka alder can grow 3-20 feet, sometimes even higher. The Englemann spruce can be identified by its tall strait trunk and its droopy branches. And the Black Spruce is known for it's stiff pine needles and scaly brown green bark. The Muskwa and Kechika region is an amazingly diverse area.