| Language of origin | Salishan language family Hulʼqʼumiʼnumʼ 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: | NE flank of Mount Tzouhalem, just E of Duncan, between Cowichan Bay and Maple Bay, Cowichan Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 48°47'24"N, 123°38'15"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92B/13 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Mount Tzuhalem Ecological Reserve established per Order in Council #919, 16 May 1984. Conversion of OIC to Statute designation per Bill 50:2004, Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 17 May 2004; the whole containing approximately 18 hectares. [note that the spelling of the name of the underlying mountain was changed from Tzuhalem to Tzouhalem in April 2000, as requested by Cowichan Tribes ] Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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ER #112. Purpose for establishing this reserve: To preserve outstanding Garry oak-wildflower communities. 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 |