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Wildlife and Plant Life Found In Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park

Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park has diverse ecosystems that support various animal and plant species. According to the BC Parks mammals such as the black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and bobcats have been recorded at the park. Grizzly and Black Bears also inhabit the park. Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park also supports several water species that live in its inlet. These fish are the Pacific Salmon, Cutthroat and Steelhead Trout, and the migratory fish Dolly Varden Char. Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park also has five amphibian species. Furthermore, in BC’s Wildife inventory it has documented 46 different bird species. There are also many plant species that live in this coniferous forest. Inaturalist  has recorded sightings of fungus such as Hair Ice, the Common Bonnet and the Turkey-Tail. Plant species such as Licorice and Western Sword Ferns, Vine Maple, Bearberry, Swamp Currant and Bog Labrador Tea. Plants like the Bog Labrador are able to grow because of Widgeon Valleys nationally recognized wetlands that are located in Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park. Within the park there are diverse tree species that can be found all over British Columbia. Trees such as the western hemlock, Douglas fir, big leaf maples and red alders are some of the many trees that live in Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park. There are six species that are labeled as sensitive or vulnerable. The Blue Heron, Tailed Frog, Shrew Mole, Vaux’s Swift, Huttons’ vireo and the Pacific Jumping mouse