Raven Head Wilderness Area

Overview

Two parcels with over 8 km of shoreline along Chignecto Bay, near the existing Raven Head Wilderness Area

Ecological Values

Forest is a mix of ages with both hardwood and softwood

Coastal cliffs and shoreline

Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose

Outdoor Recreation Values

Opportunities for coastal hiking and geological interpretation

Likely some hunting and trapping

Forestry Values

Mostly young mixedwood and softwood, including some thinned stands

Some access road and old roadbed

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

High petroleum potential. Overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Road to wharf at Two Rivers excluded

Additional Comments

Expands protected coastline within Raven Head Wilderness Area from the current 36 to 44 km