12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Rawdon River Nature Reserve

County

Halifax

Size

132 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Old and mature tolerant hardwood, red spruce and eastern hemlock

Ecological Values

Old and mature tolerant hardwood, red spruce and eastern hemlock

Small rich wetlands

Outdoor Recreation Values

Fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Mix of mature softwood, hardwood, and mixedwood

Area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (13 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights. 

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

River excluded to allow fishing

Additional Comments

Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.