Lot 5

• Over 16 ha.
• Ecological Features:
  • Contains older established forest that has recovered from logging.
  • The centre and a part of the southeast end are covered in 2nd growth coniferous forest. Limestone outcrops and karst formations
• Archaeological Features:
  • 30 separate and previously unrecorded archaeological finds. (middens, grave cairns, a fortified observations post)
• Lots 12 and 6 face similar threats as lot 5. They are, however, unique in that lot 6 is the access point to Fort Rodd Hill, and lot 12 contains a mansion that was once owned by the Dunsmuir family. The mansion is now used as an administrative/headquarters building for the staff at Fort Rodd Hill. Both of these lands still contain natural forests, with small plots of old gardens. This land is also ecologically important and needs legislated protection.
• Threats:
  • This land is also owned by Parks Canada, though it is not considered part of their direct needs. Signs have now been posted indicating that the land is managed by Parks Canada.
  • The lot is not adequately protected by Parks Canada, and it needs strong, concrete legislated protection in order to ensure that it is not sold off, or given to another government ministry for development.
• Preferred Protection Strategy:
  • This land's future is uncertain even though it is in Park's Canada's hands, and as such it needs concrete protection, through legislation.
  • The lot should be established as a either a National Park Reserve or a National Wildlife Area, continuous with Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site and surrounding areas.