12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Rogues Roost Wilderness Area

County

Halifax

Size

1193 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Large coastal patch representative of Pennant Granite Barrens Natural Landscape

Ecological Values

Offshore islands

Over 18 km of undisturbed coast

Mostly rocky and exposed bedrock coast but small beaches and salt marsh also present

Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose

Overwintering area for common eider and provincially endangered harlequin duck

Outdoor Recreation Values

Sea kayaking, sailing and other boating in adjacent coastal waters

Coastal hiking

Hunting, possibly some fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Low importance for forestry

Other Resource Values

Low mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium to high wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (63 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments