12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area

County

Digby

Size

951 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Lake, river, and mixed forest representative of Tusket River Drumlins Natural Landscape

Ecological Values

Old and mature tolerant hardwood, red spruce and eastern hemlock

One of few opportunities for representation of the Tusket River Drumlins Natural Landscape

Rich, productive forest uncommon in protected areas system

Population of provincially endangered American Marten

Outdoor Recreation Values

Canoeing and kayaking
Hunting, fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Mix of mature hardwood and mixedwood with some old cutovers and small amount of thinned / planted stands

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Some roads excluded

Additional Comments