Provincial forests (Manitoba)
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Provincial forests are located within the Province of Manitoba, in Canada, as large areas of unpopulated and undeveloped forests. Under the , provincial forests were developed primarily as a source of sustainable timber supply for forestry operations. Today there are 15 designated provincial forests in Manitoba, totaling almost 22,000 km2. Provincial forests are managed for diverse economic, environmental, social and cultural uses. They are very popular places for berry picking, mushroom picking, hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and exploring.
| Name | Established | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 795 km2 (307 sq mi) | |
| 1954 | 204 km2 (79 sq mi) | |
| 1984 | 133 km2 (51 sq mi) | |
| 1981 | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) | |
| 1947 | 1,479 km2 (571 sq mi) | |
| Duck Mountain Provincial Forest | 1906 | 3,770 km2 (1,460 sq mi) |
| 1987 | 658 km2 (254 sq mi) | |
| 1956 | 2,129 km2 (822 sq mi) | |
| Porcupine Provincial Forest | 1906 | 2,090 km2 (810 sq mi) |
| Sandilands Provincial Forest | 1923 | 2,772 km2 (1,070 sq mi) |
| 1895 | 601 km2 (232 sq mi) | |
| Swan-Pelican Provincial Forest | 1987 | 3,705 km2 (1,431 sq mi) |
| 1895 | 181 km2 (70 sq mi) | |
| 1987 | 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | |
| 1931 | 3,442 km2 (1,329 sq mi) |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Manitoba's Provincial Forests" (PDF). Manitoba Forestry Branch - Publications. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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