Bednesti Lake Ecological Reserve
Language of origin Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit, Na-Dene language family Dakelh, Carrier language
Feature Type:Ecological Reserve - A designated area established under the Ecological Reserves Act, set aside for the study of representative or unique ecosystems.
Status: Official
Name Authority: BC Geographical Names Office
Relative Location: Between Bednesti and Cluculz Lakes, W of Prince George, Cariboo Land District
Tags: Indigenous
Latitude-Longitude: 53°51'39"N, 123°26'50"W at the approximate centre of this feature.
Datum: WGS84
NTS Map: 93G/14
Origin Notes and History:

Established per Order in Council # 291, 10 February 1978, containing 139.2 hectares more or less. Conversion of OIC to Statute designation per Bill 50:2004, Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 17 May 2004; the whole containing approximately 140 hectares.

Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff.

ER #86. Purpose for establishing this reserve: To preserve representative wetland communities and disjunct tamarack stands on the Interior Plateau. Ecological Reserves are areas in British Columbia selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features, and phenomena. Ecological Reserves provide the highest level of protection for the maintenance of physical and biological diversity while allowing for research and educational activities. Visit BC Parks website for a detailed description of each Ecological Reserve.... www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/eco_reserve/

Source: included with note