Port La Tour Bogs Wilderness Area
County
Shelburne
Size
1400 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Mix of black spruce - red maple forest and large coastal bogs harbouring rare plants
Ecological Values
Largest populations of thread-leaved sundew, a nationally and provincially endangered plant, in Canada
At least 3 other species of rare plants
Improves landscape representation of Shelburne Headlands Natural Landscape in protected areas network
Outdoor Recreation Values
Hunting and trapping
Forestry Values
Low importance for forestry
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Medium-high wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Swains Rd excluded
Additional Comments
OHV use in forest and bogs