Indian River Wilderness Area
County
Guysborough
Size
2112 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
Mature hardwood and mixed forest, lakes and wetlands adjacent to Indian River
Ecological Values
Mix of wetlands, barrens, and hardwood and spruce/fir forest
Contributes to representation of Eastern Shore Quartzite Plain natural landscape in protected areas network
Includes 12 km corridor along Indian River
Potential core habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose
Large open bog - shrub fen complex south of Head Lakes
Outdoor Recreation Values
Hunting and fishing
Backcountry canoeing on Indian River
Forestry Values
Most of area has low forestry potential due to extensive wetlands and poor growing conditions
Some mature hardwood with lesser amounts of scattered fir and spruce
Some recent harvesting on the west side of Indian River
Other Resource Values
Low to high mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Boundary expansion to Head Lakes and south along river subject to further review (1,275 ha)
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Additional Comments
Includes 2 km of powerline corridor
Access to camps not affected