Loon Lake Nature Reserve
County
Guysborough
Size
384 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
200 year-old primordial tolerant hardwood forest
Ecological Values
200 year-old hardwood stands dominated by Yellow Birch and Sugar Maple with no evidence of human influence on stand development
Includes stream, lake and wetland habitats
Rare example of primordial forest conditions in the Eastern Shore Quartzite Plains Natural Landscape
Outdoor Recreation Values
Fishing and hunting
Forest Values
Mature hardwood forest with a small amount of softwood
Includes 1.7 kms of forest access road
Steep slopes limit forestry potential on a small portion of this area
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential