12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Wentworth Valley Wilderness Area

County

Colchester, Cumberland

Size

1899 ha

Classification

Wilderness Area

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

Yes

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Overview

Large undisturbed forest patch dominated by mature-old tolerant hardwood

Ecological Values

Mostly mature tolerant hardwood forest

Stands of old red spruce and tolerant hardwood

Several small lakes and vernal ponds

Habitat for provincially endangered mainland moose

Outdoor Recreation Values

Popular destination for cross country skiing and hiking, with access via Ski Wentworth

Site of orienteering competitions

Likely hunting, fishing and other activities

Forestry Values

Primarily mature hardwood with some mature softwood

Steep slopes limit forestry potential on a portion of the area

Other Resource Values

High mineral potential. Over half the area is licensed for mineral exploration

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Legal protection of portion (1,196 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights. 

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Potential snowmobile trail agreement

Additional Comments