12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Margaree River Wilderness Area

County

Inverness

Size

2142 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

Expansion

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Hardwood dominated mountain slopes and steep-sided valleys

Ecological Values

Mix of tolerant and intolerant hardwood forests

Steep mountain slopes and ravines with scattered waterfalls

More than 20 kms of feeder streams for the Margaree River – an important Atlantic Salmon river

Within the breeding range for provincially endangered Lynx

Outdoor Recreation Values

Potential for wilderness hiking trails

Forestry Values

Primarily mature hardwood with some softwood on the highland plateau

Portion of area under Port Hawkesbury Paper license

Steep slopes limit forestry potential on most of this area

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Unclassified petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Potential OHV trail agreement of exclusion for route 905 excluded

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