12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Sissiboo River Wilderness Area

County

Digby

Size

1205 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Relatively large natural patch representative of Sissiboo Low Hills Natural Landscape

Ecological Values

Provides partial representation of Sissiboo Low Hill Natural Landscape in protected areas network

Some stands of old eastern hemlock, sugar maple, yellow birch, and ash

Over 4 km of river frontage on Sissiboo River

Outdoor Recreation Values

Canoeing

Hunting, fishing and trapping

Forestry Values

Primarily mature mixedwood, softwood, and hardwood, with small amount of regenerating cutovers

Includes small area of plantation

Other Resource Values

Medium mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Weymouth Falls Road excluded.

Potential OHV trail agreement.

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