Humes River Wilderness Area
County
Inverness, Victoria
Size
3596 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
One of the last remaining large tracts of intact mature forest in the Bras d'Or Lake watershed
Ecological Values
Large area of old growth tolerant hardwood, red spruce and eastern hemlock
Steep, humid river canyons
Highland barren and lake
Representative of Keppoch Highlands Natural Landscape
Within American Marten Habitat Management Area and provincially endangered lynx breeding range
Outdoor Recreation Values
Rare opportunity for wilderness recreation destination directly accessible from Trans Canada Highway
Old cart track along Lewis Mountain used for hiking
Hunting and fishing
Forest Values
Mix of mature hardwood, softwood and mixedwood
Partial harvests in some hardwood stands during the 1990s
Parts of area unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy and steep slopes
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
High petroleum potential
Medium wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Potential OHV agreement for route 700.
Trail opportunities along MacPherson Brook to be explored.