Roseway River Wilderness Area
County
Shelburne
Size
1680 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Intact forest corridor along Roseway and East Branch Roseway rivers
Ecological Values
Improves representation of Roseway River Glacial Plain in protected areas network
Some stands of old eastern hemlock
Intact forest corridor along a major river
Several wetlands
Outdoor Recreation Values
Includes 10 km of Roseway River canoe routes
Hunting, fishing and trapping
Forestry Values
Mature softwood with some mature mixedwood
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Road to private land on McKay Lake excluded
Additional Comments
Some OHV use