Rogues Roost Wilderness Area
County
Halifax
Size
1193 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
Large coastal patch representative of Pennant Granite Barrens Natural Landscape
Ecological Values
Offshore islands
Over 18 km of undisturbed coast
Mostly rocky and exposed bedrock coast but small beaches and salt marsh also present
Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose
Overwintering area for common eider and provincially endangered harlequin duck
Outdoor Recreation Values
Sea kayaking, sailing and other boating in adjacent coastal waters
Coastal hiking
Hunting, possibly some fishing and trapping
Forestry Values
Low importance for forestry
Other Resource Values
Low mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Medium to high wind potential
Conditions
Legal protection of portion (63 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights