Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve

Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve
IUCN category II (national park)
Burnt Cape
Location	Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Nearest city	St. John's
Coordinates	51°34′23″N 55°44′45″W
Area	3.6 km^2 (1.4 sq mi)
Governing body	Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation

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Location of Burnt Cape, Newfoundland

Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve is a nature reserve located within the town of Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, and just northwest of Pistolet Bay Provincial Park. It has a large area of exposed limestone and a naturally harsh climate that permits the growth of rare dwarf flora often found in arctic and alpine areas.^[1]

See also

• List of protected areas of Newfoundland and Labrador

References

1. Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation

External links

• Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Official web site
• List of flora, Botany Newfoundland and Labrador
• Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Official Brochure
• Photos of Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve