Slade Lake Nature Reserve
County
Cumberland
Size
24 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Aplpy?
No
Overview
Forest patch with karst features and rare plants
Ecological Values
Karst features
Mixed mature forest of intolerant hardwood and spruce
Provincially vulnerable eastern white cedar
At least 4 other species of rare plants
Outdoor Recreation Values
Walking, hiking
Fishing adjacent lake
Forestry Values
Some mature hardwood
Other Resource Values
High mineral potential
High petroleum potential
The area overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration
Low wind potential