Masons Mountain Nature Reserve
County
Inverness
Size
825 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Large natural forest patch representing Mason Mountain natural landscape
Ecological Values
Dominated by mature to old tolerant hardwood forest stands on steep slopes and canyons
Some fir/spruce forest on narrow plateau ridges
Only opportunity to provide representation in this landscape
Outdoor Recreation Values
Forestry Values
Primarily mature hardwood with some mature softwood
Some hardwood selection harvests conducted near southern boundary in between 2000 and 2005
Most of area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Steep slopes limit forestry potential on much of this area
Other Resource Values
Low mineral potential
High petroleum potential
Medium wind potential