12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Lake Egmont Nature Reserve

County

HRM

Size

89 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Small forest patch with karst features

Ecological Values

Large sink holes, vernal pools and talus slopes

Large, old tolerant hardwood and red spruce in many sink holes

Younger mixed softwood on flats

Prime bat overwintering habitat

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting

Forest Values

Mature softwood and mixedwood

Area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Medium petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments