12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Flat Iron Nature Reserve

County

Cumberland

Size

33 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Old and mature red spruce and tolerant hardwood

Ecological Values

Old and mature forest of red spruce, yellow birch, sugar maple and white ash

Represents old forest in a landscape with little old growth

Outdoor Recreation Values

Nature observation, walking

Forest Values

Mature mixed forest near logging road

Other Resource Values

Low mineral potential

High petroleum potential

The area overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments