Nine Mile Woods Wilderness Area

Overview

Forest patch representing Aspen Drumlin Plain natural Landscape

Ecological Values

Best opportunity for representation of the Aspen Drumlin Plain Natural Landscape

Contains many productive forest drumlins

Although mostly second growth forest there are a few patches of potentially old tolerant hardwood

Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose and nationally threatened and provincially vulnerable wood turtle

Outdoor Recreation Values

Potential backcountry hiking destination on the Trans Canada Trail

Hunting, fishing, camping and trapping

Forestry Values

Contains mature stands of hardwood and mixedwood, with some scattered softwood

Small portion of area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

Low mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (182 ha) subject to wood supply analysis.

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Rail trail and pipeline corridor excluded

Additional Comments

Includes one campsite lease