12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Gull Lake Wilderness Area

County

Cape Breton

Size

2973 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Diversity of forest types, wetlands and lakes at the cross roads of three Natural Landscapes

Ecological Values

Wide mix of forest including young and mature, as well as spruce-fir, tolerant and intolerant hardwood

Provides some representation of three Natural Landscapes

Ecological significance as a biogeographic crossroad where three Natural Landscapes meet

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting and angling

Canoeing on lakes

Forest Values

Some mature coniferous forest

Other Resource Values

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Covers a large portion of the Louisburg drinking water supply area