Old Annapolis Road Nature Reserve
County
Halifax, Hants
Size
448 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Mature red spruce dominated forests with scattered old forest stands
Ecological Values
Includes fine example of old growth eastern hemlock-red spruce-yellow birch forest on Muskrat Lakes
Variety of scattered old forest types, including red spruce, white pine, yellow birch, and eastern hemlock
Intact mature forest remnants in a heavily disturbed landscape
Outdoor Recreation Values
Hiking and cross-country skiing on Old Annapolis Road trails network
Developed trails network provides outdoor recreation, education, and nature appreciation opportunities near urban center
Includes frontage on three undeveloped lakes; swimming and fishing on Rees Lake
Forestry Values
Primarily mature softwood with some hardwood
Includes some thinned stands; small portion of some parcels cut in 1990s
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential