Carleton River Wilderness Area
County
Yarmouth
Size
871 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Two small tracts of hardwood drumlins on Carleton River system
Ecological Values
Over 2.5 km of shoreline on the Carleton River and over 7 km of shoreline on Parr and Petes Lakes
56 records of at-risk plants including several coastal plain species
Scattered stands of old forest
Outdoor Recreation Values
Carleton River is a traditional canoe route
Scenic lake frontage on Parr and Petes Lake
Hunting
Forestry Values
Contains mature hardwood and young and mature softwood
Other Resource Values
Medium to high mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Roads used as boundary lines not included in protected area
Additional Comments
Previously proposed as part of Silver River Wilderness Area