Cape Mabou Wilderness Area

Overview

Forested plateau and ravines in coastal natural landscape

Ecological Values

Improves representation of Mabou Hills Natural Landscape

Includes large tracts of old hardwood forests

Adjacent to other conserved lands

Outdoor Recreation Values

Includes extensive network of coastal hiking trails

Exceptional scenery

Hunting and trapping

Forestry Values

Primarily mature hardwood with pockets of mature White Spruce and recent cutovers

Steep slopes limit forestry potential throughout much of this area

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Medium petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

North Highlands Cape Mabou Rd and community pasture excluded

Additional Comments

Some OHV use