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GROS MORNE national park

GROS MORNE national park. Location. West coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Weather/Climate. Weather is influenced by the ocean Cool wet maritime at sea level Sub-arctic at higher altitudes. Landforms. Long ranges of mountains composed of limestone Southern hills sloping to waterways.

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GROS MORNE national park

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  1. GROS MORNE national park

  2. Location • West coast of Newfoundland, Canada

  3. Weather/Climate • Weather is influenced by the ocean • Cool wet maritime at sea level • Sub-arctic at higher altitudes

  4. Landforms • Long ranges of mountains composed of limestone • Southern hills sloping to waterways

  5. Waterways • St. Paul’s inlet is located here • There are inter-tidal zones and estuaries • Waterfalls form in the summer as the snow melts (Baker falls)

  6. Vegetation • 711 species of vascular plants • 36 types of different vegetation • Ex. Sedges, grasses, mosses, and coniferous forests • Not much vegetation at high altitudes because of tundra climate

  7. Animals • 20 species of land mammals • 230 birds

  8. Environmental Issues • 25 issues related to ecosystem management concerning plants and animals of the park • Ex. The timber harvest may not be sustainable and high moose density effecting the wood supply

  9. History/Culture • Established under a Federal/Provincial agreement on August 13, 1973

  10. Preservation Efforts • Using ecological integrity • There is also a conservation plan and a management program

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