North Mountain Wilderness Area
County
Inverness
Size
1304 Ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
Predominantly tolerant hardwood forest representative of Bras d’Or North Mountain Ridge natural landscape
Ecological Values
Extensive old climax hardwood forest on steep to moderate slopes
Contains unique wetland complex and lake
Provides representation of Bras d’Or North Mountain Ridge natural landscape
Outdoor Recreation Values
Wilderness hiking
Forestry Values
Primarily mature hardwood, some mature softwood on top of North Mountain
Portion of area unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Medium petroleum potential
Medium wind potential
Conditions
Legal protection of portion (228 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights