12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Rush Lake Nature Reserve

County

Guysborough

Size

297 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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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

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments