South Branch Meadows Nature Reserve
County
Colchester
Size
302 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditons Apply?
Yes
Overview
One kilometer of forest and wetland along the shoreline of the Stewiacke River and a large alkaline bog
Ecological Values
Shoreline along the Stewiacke River
Rich meadow wetland
Bog and fens with rare plants such as show lady’s-slipper and bog willow
The only large bog in the Stewiacke River Valley
Habitat for nationally and provincially vulnerable wood turtle
Outdoor Recreation Values
Canoeing along the Stewiacke River
Forestry Values
Forested portion primarily young softwood
Most of forested portion clearcut in 1990s and planted
Other Resource Values
High to medium mineral potential
Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration
High petroleum potential
The area overlaps with a regional agreement for petroleum exploration
Low wind pontential
Conditions
Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights