Lulu Island, and the Lulu Island Bog (2007)
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Overview of Lulu Island, Richmond, BC, looking east. The south and middle arms of the Fraser River surround the island. The former extent of the peatlands on the island are clearly visible: the Lesser Lulu Island Bog peatlands are located in the top left portion of the image, with the Greater Lulu Island Bog peatlands visible in the central portion of the image. Burns Bog in Delta is visible in the top right. Most of the peatlands in Richmond are now either agricultural fields, or sit beneath subdivision developments. |
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The three contiguous properties that comprise the remnant Lulu Island Bog today (2007). Left to right: DND property, Richmond Nature Park west property, and Richmond Nature Park east property. Looking north/northeast. |
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The Department of National Defence (DND) property, part of the remnant Lulu Island Bog, looking north. The Colonel Sherman Tank Armoury is located in the northeast corner. |
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The Richmond Nature Park west property, part of the remnant Lulu Island Bog, looking north. The nature centre, parking lot and Kinsmen Pavilion occupy the southeast portion of the property. Highway 99 bounds the eastern perimeter. |
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The Richmond Nature Park east property, part of the remnant Lulu Island Bog, looking north. Westminster Hwy forms the southern boundary of the property, and Highway 99 bounds the eastern perimeter. The Richmond Auto Mall lies to the immediate east. |
