12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

River John Nature Reserve

County

Pictou

Size

44 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Two areas along the rich floodplain of River John

Ecological Values

Eagles nesting area

Rich floodplain

Several species of at risk plants

Outdoor Recreation Values

Wildlife watching

Wildflower viewing

Forestry Values

Mostly young forest, small amount of mature mixedwood

Other Resource Values

One area high mineral potential, one area low mineral potential

High petroleum potential

The area overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration

Low wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection subject to lands being acquired by the Province

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments