12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Sherlock Lake Nature Reserve

County

Halifax

Size

146 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Small patch of mixed age coniferous forest and wetland

Ecological Values

Large fen‐bog complex

Potential habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose

Rare dwarf birch

Outdoor Recreation Values

Forestry Values

Under Northern Pulp license

Forested portion primarily mature softwood

Area currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Low wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (120 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Located within the Middle Musquodoboit water supply area

Some OHV use