Kejimkujik National Park
In 1995, Kejimkujik National Park, put together a new
management plan for the park. Under this plan they created 4 zones within the park. Zone
one was classified as special preservation areas, there are 31 of these zones throughout
the park, covering an area of 16 sq. km. These zones were created to protect the
Blanding's Turtle and the Piping Plover breeding areas. In Kejimkujik one area of special
interest is Grafton Lake. The Department of Fisheries constructed a dam on Grafton Brook
in 1938. This dam was removed in 1996 to allow the lake to return to its natural state.
Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area
The Tobeatic Wilderness is an area covering approximately
100,000 hectares of land. It is a very important area to protect because it contains many
unique features and many animals live within the boundaries of the Tobeatic. It also
harbours the last native gene pool of Nova Scotia Moose. More information can be found at
the web site for the Tobeatic Wilderness Committee.
Shelburne River
On September 19, 1997, the Shelburne River was designated
a Canadian Heritage River. The river flows for 53km through Nova Scotia's wilderness. The
river has a watershed of 27,739 hectares, with approximately 67 percent being crown land
most of it in the Tobeatic Wilderness area. The Shelburne River flows from Buckshot lake
south to Lake Rossignol. It is a key river because it joins the Sissiboo, Tusket, Roseway
and Mersey River systems together.
Annapolis River
Historically several tributaries of the Annapolis
River supported populations of Brook Trout and Atlantic salmon. Through techniques such as
digger logs, deflectors and bush fences the Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) is hoping
to restore these fish habitats.
Location and description of ecologically significant areas in the western valley
region.
Site of Significance |
Location |
Designation |
Description |
Big Dam Lake |
Kejimkujik National Park |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
A dense, pure stand of old-growth
hemlock forest. |
Belliveau Lake |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
A habitat for studying the Sweet
Pepperbush. |
Big Pine Lake |
Digby County |
Provincial Park Reserve |
A representative old pine forest. |
Brier Island |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
Many rare plants and stop-over for birds
during their migration. |
Cape St. Mary's |
Digby County |
International Biological Program |
An example of a typical saltwater marsh and
sand dune ecosystem. |
Grosses Coques |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
A typical saltwater marsh ecosystem. |
Hectanooga |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
Largest known stand of White Cedar in
Nova Scotia. |
Placid Lake |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
Old growth hemlock stand and a
characteristic floodplain for this region. |
Sporting lake Nature Reserve |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
Old growth Hemlock and Pine forest
stands. Tress exceeding 32 in. in diameter. |
Ventral Bog, Long Island |
Digby County |
IBP Proposed Ecological Site |
A bog with distinct populations of
plants. |
Cloud Lake |
Annapolis County |
Nova Scotia Protected Area Strategy |
Outstanding wetland and glacial feature
complex. |
Tobeatic |
Digby County |
Nova Scotia Protected Area Strategy |
Headwaters for 9 major river Systems.
Undisturbed wildlife habitat. |
McGill Lake |
Annapolis County |
Nova Scotia Protected Area Strategy |
192 hectare wetland. |
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