Boggy Lake Wilderness Area
County
Guysborough, Halifax
Size
946 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
Expansion
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
River corridor, lake frontage, and intact forest drumlins adjacent to Boggy Lake Wilderness Area
Ecological Values
9 km corridor along Moser River
Productive forest drumlins
Includes old Red Spruce and tolerant hardwood forest along Bear Lake
Habitat for provincially endangered Mainland Moose
Outdoor Recreation Values
Enhances backcountry recreation values of Boggy Lake Wilderness Area
Contributes to wilderness setting for canoeing and fishing on Bear Lake and Moser River
Forestry Values
Mix of mature and young hardwood with some mature softwood
Some old cutovers and roadbeds
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Small portion under mineral exploration license
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Vehicle access to be provided to Bear Lake. Road to private land inholding on Long Lake excluded.
Additional Comments
Includes one campsite lease