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Natural Area - Alberta, Canada
{"summary":"Ribstone Creek Heritage Rangeland Natural Area is a diverse complex of sand plains, active dunes, calcareous fens and riparian wetlands. The area is named for a large stone carved by First Nations to resemble a rib cage, reflecting the original Cree name.","ecosystems":"Parkland Natural Region, Central Parkland Subregion. Features diverse complex including sand plains, active dunes, calcareous fens, riparian wetlands, with mixedwood forest and open prairie habitats","significance":"One of seven sites given Natural Area designation during Special Places 2000 program with interim management as a hybrid between Natural Area and Heritage Rangeland. Preserves important sharp-tailed grouse dancing grounds and diverse breeding bird habitat. Cultural significance with Cree heritage connection to Ribstone rock formation.","wildlife":"Numerous breeding birds including sharp-tailed grouse (with active dancing grounds), diverse waterfowl and grassland species","features":"Active sand dunes, calcareous fens, riparian wetlands, sharp-tailed grouse leks, cultural heritage site (Ribstone rock)"}