12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Gegogan Harbour Nature Reserve

County

Guysborough

Size

181 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes.

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Overview

Six kilometers of coast in Gegogan Harbour

Ecological Values

Coastal features include lagoons, beaches and estuarine flats

Dominated by coastal conifer forest and heath

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forest Values

Largely barren area with some softwood stands

Much of forested portion clearcut in late 1980s/early 1990s

Other Resource Values

Unclassified mineral potential

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Unclassified petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Camping to be allowed in designated areas.  Access to private land will be provided.