Denis Lakes Wilderness Area
County
Guysborough
Size
485 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Area of ridged coniferous forest mixed with wetlands and small lakes
Ecological Values
Good example of Eastern Shore rain forest
Provides representation of the ridged topography of Eastern Shore Quartzite Plain Natural Landscape
Mix of wetland, forest and lakes
Undisturbed and intact tract of white pine and red and black spruce
Habitat for endangered mainland moose
Outdoor Recreation Values
Easy access and interconnected system of small lakes and streams offer excellent opportunities for short wilderness canoe trips
Includes over a dozen scenic ponds and small lakes
Camping and angling
Forestry Values
Contains some mature softwood
Much of area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential