12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Tusket Saltmarshes Nature Reserve

County

Yarmouth

Size

15 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Rich coastal shoreline, wetlands and islands

Ecological Values

Rich provincially significant salt marshes

Estuarine flats used by migrating shorebirds

Several species of rare plants

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forestry Values

Low importance for forestry

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments