Burnt Lands alvar, Protected limestone plain in Lanark County, Canada
The Burnt Lands Alvar contains exposed limestone pavements, sparse vegetation, and a thin layer of shattered rock covering 516 hectares near Almonte, Ontario.
The area received its name from forest fires during early European settlement, with a notable fire in 1999 that doubled plant species by 2008.
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources designated 610 hectares as an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, protecting this geological formation for scientific research.
Visitors must stay on designated paths throughout the nature reserve to preserve the delicate ecosystem of rare plants and wildlife species.
The alvar supports 82 breeding bird species, 48 butterfly types, and contains a globally rare snail species that survived from ancient prairie communities.
Location: Ontario
GPS coordinates: 45.26110,-76.15000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:52
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