Barneys River Nature Reserve
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.