Margaree River Wilderness Area
County
Inverness
Size
2142 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
Expansion
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Hardwood dominated mountain slopes and steep-sided valleys
Ecological Values
Mix of tolerant and intolerant hardwood forests
Steep mountain slopes and ravines with scattered waterfalls
More than 20 kms of feeder streams for the Margaree River – an important Atlantic Salmon river
Within the breeding range for provincially endangered Lynx
Outdoor Recreation Values
Potential for wilderness hiking trails
Forestry Values
Primarily mature hardwood with some softwood on the highland plateau
Portion of area under Port Hawkesbury Paper license
Steep slopes limit forestry potential on most of this area
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Unclassified petroleum potential
Medium wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Potential OHV trail agreement of exclusion for route 905 excluded