12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Loon Lake Nature Reserve

County

Guysborough

Size

384 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

200 year-old primordial tolerant hardwood forest

Ecological Values

200 year-old hardwood stands dominated by Yellow Birch and Sugar Maple with no evidence of human influence on stand development

Includes stream, lake and wetland habitats

Rare example of primordial forest conditions in the Eastern Shore Quartzite Plains Natural Landscape

Outdoor Recreation Values

Fishing and hunting

Forest Values

Mature hardwood forest with a small amount of softwood

Includes 1.7 kms of forest access road

Steep slopes limit forestry potential on a small portion of this area

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments