Little Beaver Lakes Nature Reserve

Overview

Undisturbed mixed forest providing representation of the Bras d’Or North Mountain Ridge natural landscape

Ecological Values

Mature to old climax hardwood/mixedwood forest of Sugar Maple, Yellow Birch and Eastern Hemlock

Spruce/fir and mixedwood stands on plateau areas

Wetland and lake habitats

Steep slopes and ravines

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forest Values

Mature hardwood and softwood

Steep slopes inhibit forestry operations in a portion of this area

Significant portion unavailable to forestry due to DNR’s old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Medium petroleum potential

Low to medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments