12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

MacKay Brook Nature Reserve

County

Pictou

Size

 20 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Old tolerant hardwood forest adjacent to existing conservation lands

Ecological Values

Old forest of sugar maple, yellow birch and American beech

Unrepresented ecosystem of Cobequid Mountain Natural Landscape

Adjacent to conservation lands

Outdoor Recreation Values

Spring wildflowers

Forestry Values

Some mature softwood and mature hardwood

Small area in plantation

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

Previously names MacBeth Road