12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Barneys River Nature Reserve

County

Pictou

Size

563 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes. 

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Overview

Old and mature tolerant hardwood forest and rich floodplain along Barneys River

Ecological Values

Old growth sugar maple and yellow birch

Mature tolerant hardwood forest

Small floodplain

Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose

Outdoor Recreation Values

Includes scenic hardwood hills

Forestry Values

Mix of mature softwood, hardwood, and mixedwood

Much of the area is currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Steep slopes limit forestry potential on a small portion of this area

Other Resource Values

Medium and high mineral potential

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of 12 ha subject to addressing mineral rights.

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

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