Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area
| Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area | |
| Location | Queens County |
| Nearest city | Pleasantfield |
| Area | 4,145 hectares (10,240 acres) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Governing body | Environment and Climate Change of Nova Scotia |
Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area is a protected wilderness area in Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to Pleasantfield.[1] It is named after Lake Rossignol, which is the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia.[2] The wilderness area is located south of Kejimkujik National Park.[3] It is managed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.[4]
Geography
Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area comprises approximately 4,145 hectares (10,240 acres) of area. It is situated within the transition zone between the LaHave Drumlins and Lake Rossignol Hills natural landscapes.[3] The wilderness area consists of three named lakes: Big Rocky Lake, Little Rocky Lake, and Maclean Lake.[5][6][7]
Biodiversity
Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area’s terrain includes wetlands and poorly drained conifer forests, which are habitats for the endangered Eastern ribbon snake and Long's bulrush. Striking, cigar-shaped drumlins with productive hardwood and mixedwood forests occupy the northern portion of the area.[3] Approximately 71% of the land is forested.[8]
History
The wilderness area was established in 1998. Several small parcels have been added to the wilderness area since, including 25 hectares at Bull Moose Lake in 2015, and 224 hectares at Maclean Lake.[3][4]
In July 2006, the Protected Areas Branch of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change invited 34 scientists, students and volunteers to conduct a four-day bioblitz of the wilderness area. Biological sampling, including fungi, lichens, and turtles, has been conducted in the area.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "Nova Scotia Maps & Facts". WorldAtlas. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ a b c d Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b "Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands - Wilderness Areas Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Big Rocky Lake". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Little Rocky Lake". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Maclean Lake". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "Ecodistrict Profile of Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Proceedings of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science. "BIOBLITZ OF THE LAKE ROSSIGNOL WILDERNESS AREA" (PDF). reasearchgate.net. Retrieved 2026-01-26.