Bornish Hill Nature Reserve
County
Inverness
Size
1140 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
Expansion
Conditions Apply?
Yes.
Overview
Old hardwood forest tracts adjacent to Bornish Hill Nature Reserve
Ecological Values
Good representation of Judique Plain and Hills Natural Landscape
Old/mature tolerant hardwood forest
Within breeding range of provincially endangered Lynx
Outdoor Recreation Values
Hiking
Hunting and trapping
Forestry Values
Primarily mature hardwood and mixedwood with some mature and young softwood
Some past selection harvesting
Includes several stands currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Steep slopes limit forestry potential in some parts of this area
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Portion of area under mineral exploration license
Medium petroleum potential
Medium wind potential
Conditions
Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights and review of land trade options.
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Snowmobile route excluded