12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Harpers Lake Nature Reserve

County

Shelburne

Size

401 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Shoreline buffers on Harpers, Gold, and Western Lakes, including 75% of shoreline of Harper's Lake

Ecological Values

Nationally and provincially threatened tubercled spike‐rush

At least 3 other species of rare coastal plain plants

Undisturbed coastal plain shoreline

Outdoor Recreation Values

Boat launch

Hunting, fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Primarily young to mature mixedwood and softwood

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Boat launch area on Harpers Lake is excluded

Additional Comments

Boundary adjustment due to road construction to be considered prior to designation. 

Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.