12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Point Michaud Nature Reserve

County

Richmond

Size

343 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Coastal wetlands, barrens, cliffs and mixedwood forest

Ecological Values

Habitat for national species of concern and provincially vulnerable New Jersey Rush; several other rare plant species

Coastal wetlands and cliffs

Coastal spruce-fir forest with hardwood and mixedwood hills

Forms part of large southeastern Cape Breton deer wintering area

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting and trapping

Forestry Values

Contains scattered stands of mature fir/spruce and mixedwoods

Numerous wetlands and low growth capabilities lower forestry values

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Designated campsites to be considered