Rush Lake Nature Reserve
County
Guysborough
Size
297 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
One of the last remnants of mature Acadian forest in the Liscomb region
Ecological Values
Intact remnant of mature forest in heavily cutover landscape
"Stepping stone" for wildlife movement
Dominated by mature red spruce, sugar maple, and yellow birch forest
Includes mature and undiseased American beech trees
Habitat for endangered mainland moose
Outdoor Recreation Values
Canoeing, camping, and fishing
Forestry Values
Mix of mature softwood, hardwood, and mixedwood
Most of area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential