Pleasant River Nature Reserve

Overview

Forests and wetlands in the upper and middle reaches of Pleasant River

Ecological Values

Helps protect headwaters of biologically significant river

Habitat for nationally and provincially endangered Blanding's turtle

Habitat for nationally and provincially threatened eastern ribbon snake

Coastal plain flora

Outdoor Recreation Values

Beach at Pleasant River Lake and swimming

Paddling

Hunting, fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Mix of mature softwood, hardwood, and mixedwood

Includes 1 km of access road

Other Resource Values

Medium to high mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (334 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights.  

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Road to Pleasant River Lake excluded

Access to be provided to private inholdings

Additional Comments

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Some OHV use