Irish Cove Nature Reserve
Overview
Mature and old tolerant hardwood forest in poorly represented natural landscape
Ecological Values
Old growth tolerant hardwood forest with some Red Spruce, Eastern Hemlock and White Pine
Long-term ecological research area for Cape Breton University
IBP site
Long history of eagle nesting
Outdoor Recreation Values
Forest Values
Primarily mature hardwood with some mature softwood
Area is 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
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Medium wind potential