Ashfield Nature Reserve
County
Inverness
Size
74 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes.
Overview
Rare wetland and hardwood forest in poorly represented landscape
Ecological Values
Rare calcareous fen
Habitat for rare plants
Habitat for nationally threatened and provincially endangered wood turtle
Outdoor Recreation Values
Hunting
Forestry Values
Primarily mature hardwood
Other Resource Values
High mineral potential
Medium petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Legal protection of 4 ha subject to addressing mineral rights