Middle River Wilderness Area

Overview

Tolerant hardwood dominated mountain slopes and valleys

Ecological Values

Old tolerant hardwood forests

Some karst features and associated plant communities

Improved ecological connectivity between Middle, Baddeck and Margaree Rivers

Within the breeding range for provincially endangered Lynx

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting, fishing and scenic viewing (from the Cabot Trail)

Forestry Values

Primarily mature hardwood with some softwood

Portion of area under Port Hawkesbury Paper license

Steep slopes limit forestry potential on a significant portion of this area

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

High petroleum potential

Medium to high wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (1,666 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Highland Road excluded.

Potential snowmobile trail agreement for route 105 at Twelve O’Clock Mountain. 

Additional Comments

Includes 800 metre power line corridor