12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve

County

Inverness

Size

51 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Small patch of mature mixedwood forest with karst features

Ecological Values

Tolerant hardwoods with Eastern Hemlock and scattered White Pine

Karst features (holes, gypsum outcrops, large pond) present

Relatively undisturbed forest in poorly represented landscape

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting

Nature walking

Forestry Values

Dominated by mature hardwood and mixedwood

Most of patch currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Rough topography makes forestry operations difficult

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Medium petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Power line corridor excluded

Additional Comments