Johnson Lake Nature Reserve

Overview

Relatively undisturbed forest in highly disturbed and poorly represented natural landscape

Ecological Values

Represents some ecosystems in Sydney Plain natural landscape

Some old growth Eastern Hemlock forest

Tolerant hardwood forest of sugar maple, beech and yellow birch

Historical eagle nesting

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting

Forest Values

Contains mature softwood, hardwood, and mixedwood

Area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

High petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Rail trail and power line corridor (sufficient width to accommodate Maritime Link project) excluded.

OHV trail parallel to Johnson Lake excluded.

Additional Comments

Includes lands within the Pottle Lake municipal water supply area

Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.