12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Framboise Intervale Nature Reserve

County

Richmond

Size

256 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Near-coastal coniferous forest patch with rare and endangered lichens

Ecological Values

Nationally and provincially endangered boreal felt lichen

Humid coastal rain forest rich in globally rare lichens

Outdoor Recreation Valeus

Forestry Values

Mix of mature fir/spruce and recent clearcut, with some mature hardwood

A few stands on periphery clearcut in 1980s and 2005, about 60ha of interior clearcut in 2009/10

Other Resource Values

Unclassified mineral potential Unclassified petroleum potential Medium wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Previously named McCormick Lake