Smith Lake Nature Reserve
County
Lunenburg
Size
620 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Wetland and forest patch along the Smith Lake ‐ Rocky Brook system
Ecological Values
Large wetland ‐ Smith Lake Bog
Provides some representivity in LaHave Drumlins and South Mountain Rolling Plain Natural Landscapes
Provides connectivity between Upper Pleasant River systems and Shingle Lake system
Potential habitat and travel way for eastern ribbon snake and Blanding's turtle
Rare plants including provincially vulnerable Long's Bullrush
Several threatened bird species found here including common nighthawk, olive sided flycatcher and Canada warbler
Outdoor Recreation Values
Accessible from New Germany to Caledonia Rail Trail
Hunting, fishing and trapping
Forestry Values
Low importance for forestry
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Additional Comments
Some OHV use