12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Chase Lake Wilderness Area

County

Cumberland

Size

849 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes.

Print PDF

Overview

Relatively large natural patch in a highly disturbed landscape

Ecological Values

Mixed mature forest with tolerant and intolerant hardwood and spruce and fir

Old forest stands of tolerant hardwood and red spruce

Great blue heron nesting colony

Helps represent Chignecto Ridged Plain Natural Landscape

Outdoor Recreation Values

Likely hunting and other activities

Forestry Values

Mix of mature softwood, mixedwood, and hardwood

Most of area is currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

High petroleum potential

The area overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration

Low wind potential

Conditions

 Legal protection subject to addressing petroleum rights.

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Excluded road

Additional Comments