12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Chedabucto Fault Nature Reserve

County

Guysborough

Size

147 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Mature tolerant hardwood forest along Salmon River, Guysborough County

Ecological Values

One kilometer of shoreline on Salmon River where Atlantic salmon spawn

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forestry Values

Primarily mature hardwood, small softwood component

A few small clearcuts along southern boundary completed in 2007

Most of area 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

High mineral potential

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Rail trail excluded.

Additional Comments

Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.