Stewiacke River Wilderness Area
County
Colchester
Size
505 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
Over 2 km of forested corridor along the Stewiacke River
Ecological Values
Habitat for nationally threatened and provincially vulnerable wood turtle
Small but rich river floodplains
Several at risk plant species known to occur along the river
Outdoor Recreation Values
Canoeing
Fishing
Forestry Values
Low forestry value; most commercial timber is along the river
Some recent clearcuts
Other Resource Values
High 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 potential
Conditions
Legal protection of this area will be delayed until 2020.
Legal protection subject to addressing petroleum rights.
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Hemlock Loop Road excluded