Morice River Ecological Reserve is on the west side of the Morice River, 24 kilometres southwest of Houston. BC Parks says the reserve was established to preserve forest ecosystems representative of the western edge of the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone for research purposes.
The reserve is in the Bulkley Basin terrestrial ecosection.
Morice River is a conservation and research site rather than a recreation destination. Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems and support research and education, and this reserve focuses on representative Sub-Boreal Spruce forest near the Morice River.
BC Parks allows public entry for non-destructive activities such as hiking, nature observation, and photography. A careful visit should be quiet, brief, and oriented around learning from the forest setting without disturbing vegetation, soil, wildlife, or research values. BC Parks also provides a detailed reserve description and a species list to support education and research, making official documents the best way to understand what is protected here.
Observe the Sub-Boreal Spruce forest, walk only where access is appropriate, photograph habitat details, and use official information to understand the reserve's research role. Keep activities non-destructive and avoid treating the reserve as a general recreation area.
Hunting, fishing, camping, foraging, and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Research and educational activities require a permit. Maps are informational and should not be used for navigation, so bring proper route planning, leave natural materials in place, and pack out everything. BC Parks also provides an official map PDF.
