12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Mulgrave Hills Nature Reserve

County

Guysborough

Size

667 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Mixed forest with representation of Mulgrave Hills Natural Landscape

Ecological Values

Largely mature mixed forest

Some patches of old tolerant hardwood and red spruce

Mostly undisturbed forest in under-represented portion of the Natural Landscape

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forestry Values

Mix of mature hardwood, softwood and mixedwood

Other Resource Values

Low mineral potential

Medium petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (425 ha) subject to wood supply analysis.

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

 Road right of way excluded

Additional Comments

Boundaries were modified to exclude lands reserved for industrial use.