Polly Brook Wilderness Area
County
Cumberland
Size
764 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Mixed forest representative of Cumberland Foothills Natural Landscape
Ecological Values
Some stands of old red spruce and tolerant hardwood
Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose
Important Atlantic salmon spawning tributary of River Philip
Helps represent Cumberland Foothills Natural Landscape
Outdoor Recreation Values
Likely some hunting and other existing outdoor recreation use, given the proximity of this area to Springhill and other communities
Forestry Values
Mix of mature hardwood, mixedwood, and softwood and regenerating cutovers
Some forest access road
Small portion of area has been unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
High petroleum potential
Medium‐low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Potential OHV agreement for route on powerline corridor