12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Tusket River Nature Reserve

County

Yarmouth

Size

63 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Two small parcels on Gillfillan Lake and one small parcel on Lac de l'ecole with rare coastal plain flora

Ecological Values

Nationally threatened and provincially endangered plymouth gentian

Several other species of rare coastal plain plants

Adjacent to existing conservation lands

Outdoor Recreation Values

Canoeing

Hunting, fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Primarily mature softwood and mixedwood, with some young softwood

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.