12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Sloans Lake Nature Reserve

County

Yarmouth

Size

141 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Mixed forest patch with over 4 km of shoreline on Sloans and Raynards Lakes

Ecological Values

Habitat for rare coastal plain flora

Nationally threatened and provincially endangered Plymouth gentian

Nationally and provincially endangered pink coreoposis

Sloans Lake provides habitat for at least 4 other rare plants

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hunting and fishing

Forestry Values

Very little mature wood

Most of area clearcut in 1990s

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Boat launch not affected

Additional Comments