Location: approximately 50 km southwest of Calgary
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Classification | Heritage Rangeland |
Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
Park Size | 10,569.61 Acres / 4,277.37 Ha |
Legal Boundary | O.C. 400/2008 |
Administration / Information | 403-297-5293 |
Regional Office | Kananaskis Regional Office |
District | Fish Creek |
Management Plans |
OH Ranch HR - Management Plan (2010) |
Natural Region |
Rocky Mountain - Montane Parkland - Foothills Parkland |
Natural Region Description | OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland contributes to protection of native grassland characteristics and celebrates the significant ranching history of the area. The designation of the site is a result of cooperation between several government agencies and OH Ranch. The site contains grassland, aspen-dominated forests and willow shrub lands. In montane areas, there are lodgepole pine and white spruce-dominated forests. Wildlife species include wolves, cougars, coyotes, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, mule deer, elk and white-tailed deer. Grouse, hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and waterfowl have also been observed in the area. |
Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |