Skutik IPCA

947

This is a 70 ha property located in Upper Little Ridge, Charlotte County. This property contains an abundance of black ash and large hardwoods (e.g. ash, hemlock and red maple), as well as several at-risk lichen species. It is also incredibly diverse, with an abundance of medicinal plant species, animal evidence, wetlands, streams and a variety of forest stands, especially being alongside the Skutik (St. Croix) River.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting or ATV use without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

656

This is one of a collective 95-hectare parcel located in Chamcook, Charlotte County. Unfortunately, both properties (656 and 597) have been harvested in 2023 and 2024. What remains of the forest and the ecosystems are rich with hardwoods and evidence of wildlife, as the significant topographic changes encourages diversity.

Risk statement (not liable for injury)

No hunting, ATV, timber harvesting or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

597

This is one of a collective 95-hectare parcel located in Chamcook, Charlotte County. Unfortunately, both properties (656 and 597) have been harvested in 2023 and 2024. What remains of the forest and the ecosystems are rich with hardwoods and evidence of wildlife, as the significant topographic changes encourages diversity.

Risk statement (not liable for injury)

No hunting, ATV activity, timber harvesting or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

009

This is a 6.55 ha property located in Bayside, Charlotte County. The property contains a variety of hardwood species, especially mature white ash; with the northeastern half an old meadow consisting of sugar maple and apple, and the western half is mainly balsam fir mixed wood with ash and cedar. The property provides connectivity between the shoreline and upper forest habitats, easily accessible via Route 127.

Risk statement (not liable for injury)

No hunting, ATV activity, timber harvesting or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

326

This is a 53 ha property located in the Parish James, Charlotte County. This property contains a variety of ecosystems, with forested wetlands and both hardwood and softwood forest stands. Key species for conservation, as well as significant cultural species are protected in this land. Furthermore, this property builds connectivity to adjacent IPCA and Nature Trust NB preserves.

No timber harvesting, illegal dumping, or ATV use. No hunting without permission. Trails cameras are present on this property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

014

This is a 26 ha property located in Saint James Parish, Charlotte County. As this property borders the Green-Brown Brook, it provides important ecological connectivity between the brook, wetlands and upland forests. Much of the forest is softwood, varying between balsam fir and eastern white cedar swamps, providing key habitats for a variety of species with high conservation concern.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while on the property.

This property is landlocked.

732

This is a 40 ha property located in Beaconsfield, Charlotte County. This property contains an abundance of habitats that are suitable for at risk lichen species, including eastern cedar swamps, black ash and red maple forest stands. Previously harvested areas are growing back with a level of complexity that indicates responsible forestry activity, such as canopy species including ironwood, red oaks and regenerating hemlocks.

No timber harvesting, illegal dumping or ATV use. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

966

This is a 5 ha property along the Skutik (St. Croix) river located in Grand Falls, Charlotte County. Though this property is small, its location along the Skutik River provides important connectivity between the river and forest habitats. This proximity to the river also provides suitable habitats for a variety of at-risk lichen and the trees that support them, such as black ash and eastern white cedar. Several large canopy species are located on this property, including eastern white pine, white birch and black ash.

No hunting, timber harvesting or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

This property is only accessible via the water.

308

This is a 76 ha property located in Pomeroy Ridge, Charlotte County. This property is diverse in its tree and herbaceous species, varying significantly throughout. Several at risk plant and lichen species are being protected within this property, and the key ecosystems that are suitable habitats for them. Additionally, a large section of this property is forested wetland, which further increases the diversity of the land and habitats available for a variety of species.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting or ATV use without permission.

We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

370

This is a 42 ha property located in Saint Patrick Parish, Charlotte County. The property contained significant variety between the wetlands, large boulder sections, streams, open areas and numerous hilled areas. The property contains primarily young hardwood forests, with several mature yellow birches, balsam fir and spruce. Surrounding a wetland and being alongside Digdeguash River also provides important connectivity between these habitats and upland forests.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting or ATV use without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

644

This is a 70 ha property located in Upper Little Ridge, Charlotte County. This property contains an abundance of black ash and large hardwoods (e.g. ash, hemlock and red maple), as well as several at-risk lichen species. It is also incredibly diverse, with an abundance of medicinal plant species, animal evidence, wetlands, streams and a variety of forest stands, especially being alongside the Skutik (St. Croix) River.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting or ATV use without permission. Trail cameras are present on the property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

419

This property is 11 ha located in Irish Settlement, Charlotte County. The property mainly contains balsam fir and spruce, with a large section of eastern cedar swamp that is a key habitat for several at-risk lichen species. Small patches of hardwood forests are present, creating a variety of habitats for animal and plant species.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

The property is landlocked and generally inaccessible to the public.

232

This is a 39 ha property located on Grand Manan Island. This property is dominated by black-red spruce hybrids, balsam fir and tamarack. Its habitat varies from dry to wet forests and wetlands; trees closer to the coast are gnarled and twisted from coastal winds and storms. Yellow birch is found near the coastal trail and hosts lichen of conservation interest. The location of this preserve may serve as a key migration corridor for bird species as well.

No hunting, timber harvesting or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

429

This conservation easement is 926 ha located in Scotch Ridge, Charlotte County. Northern Hardwoods Forest is prominent across the upland portions of the property, characterized by sugar maple, yellow birch, red maple, and scattered American beech, with Spruce–Northern Hardwoods Forest occurs in transitional areas and lower slopes where red spruce and balsam fir intermingle with hardwoods and white cedar, with dense moss ground cover and evidence of historical harvesting. White Cedar Woodland is present along wetter margins and riparian zones, with eastern white cedar dominating the canopy and an understory of alder, red-osier dogwood, and cinnamon fern. Early Successional Forest stands, primarily in previously harvested or disturbed areas, support dense growths of trembling aspen, red maple, and young balsam fir, indicating ongoing natural regeneration. Furthermore, this property is along the Skutik and provides connectivity between aquatic and forest environments.

No hunting, timber harvesting, or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

The Lodge on the property is not open for public use. Trail cameras are present throughout the property.

064

This property is 0.7 ha located on Campobello Island. This is a unique property with diverse topography, rock formations and cliffs, several medicinal plants and numerous edible fruits and berries. Being along the edge of the island, it provides a unique habitat and area for species that may be migrating.

No hunting, timber harvesting, or illegal dumping. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

The cabin on the property is not open for public use. 

162

This 44 ha property is located within Saint James Parish, Charlotte County. This property is full of numerous forest stands and ecosystems throughout including softwood and hardwood stands of balsam fir, red spruce and others of eastern white cedar, eastern hemlock, yellow birch, red maple, and trembling aspen. These areas also include habitats suitable for various at-risk lichen and plant species that of key conservation concern.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

765

This 46 ha property, directly adjacent to other IPCA property is located within Saint James Parish, Charlotte County. The property is largely dominated by eastern white cedar, but also had softwood and hardwood mixed stands as well as a spruce stand. There is potential habitat for at-risk species at as this area is dominated by cedar and varies from wet to swampy conditions.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

812

This 103 ha property, directly adjacent to other IPCA properties is located within Saint James Parish, Charlotte County. Much of this property has been clear cut or strip cut previously, which allows for key habitats for species such as moose and deer that graze on saplings. Remaining forest habitats surround Dennis Stream and wetlands and provide key connectivity between aquatic and upland forest habitats.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property. Trail cameras are present within this property.

045

This 12 ha property is located in Mohannes, Charlotte County. This property is abundant with traditional and medicinal herbaceous, tree species, lichen and fungi. Conserving this property also allows for greater connectivity between conserved land, as it is directly adjacent to another Skutik IPCA property. A variety of tree species are present, increasing diversity throughout the forest; all of which are hardwood dominant stands including white ash, red maple, red oak, poplar and beech. Evidence of animals were noted throughout the property, especially as oak is present, enticing wildlife to the property for its food source.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace when you’re on the property.

397

This 12 ha property is located in Mohannes, Charlotte County. This property is abundant with traditional and medicinal herbaceous, tree species, lichen and fungi. Conserving this property also allows for greater connectivity between conserved land, as it is directly adjacent to another Skutik IPCA property. A variety of tree species are present, increasing diversity throughout the forest; all of which are hardwood dominant stands including white ash, red maple, red oak, poplar and beech. Evidence of animals were noted throughout the property, especially as oak is present, enticing wildlife to the property for its food source.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

534

This 44 ha property is located in Upper Mills, Charlotte County. This property protects a climate-resilient mature forest, as the immediate shoreline of the property is dominated by large red oaks. There are numerous wetlands throughout the property, which are key areas for many species at risk lichen. The property is directly adjacent to Skutik IPCA and Nature Trust conserved lands, allowing for greater connectivity between conserved land, as well as the shoreline and upland habitats.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

650

This 52 ha property is located in Saint James Parish, Charlotte County. There is a vast amount of variety in the ecosystem types and the forest stands present – including streams, wetlands and several hardwood stands (e.g. yellow birch, white birch, ironwood, and red maple), and evidence of animals present throughout. It also borders the Dennis Stream, of which numerous aquatic species inhabit. This property also contains many habitats which are suitable for several species at risk lichen and animals.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. Trail cameras are present on this property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

030

This 76 ha property is located within Waweig, Charlotte County. Numerous forest stands within this property are hardwood, and include tree species such as white birch, yellow birch, and red maple, as well as several forest habitats suitable for at risk lichen and plant species. There is significant diversity in the herbaceous plants, lichen and fungi present. This property increases landscape connectivity, as it is directly beside additional conserved land.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

064_1

This 18 ha property is located within Waweig, Charlotte County. This property protects land with numerous hardwood stands, creating connectivity between adjacent conserved land. There is also significant diversity on this land, with numerous forest stand types and ecosystems (e.g. forest and wetland), changes in topography; the alder thicket beneath the hydro lines serving as a key habitat for moose and deer.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. Trail cameras are present on this property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.  

021

These three properties, with a total area of nearly 7 ha is located within Scotch Ridge. As these properties encompass several parcels of land, it allows for diversity in the land, as each parcel is slightly different. The largest parcel includes wetlands along the river, mature hardwood and softwoods throughout the remaining area, with numerous game trails throughout. Similarly, there is forested wetland through the center of the medium sized parcel, home to a variety of animals and plants, including blue flag iris. The smallest of the parcels is forested throughout and borders fields, which are key habitats for bobolinks.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

110

This 53 ha property is located within Clark Point, Charlotte County. Being along the Skutik (St. Croix) River, this property protects key habitats for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, which consist of tree species suitable for several at-risk lichen and plant species. Furthermore, this property contains key tree species including black ash, eastern white cedar, and red maple.

No Timber harvesting, illegal dumping or use of the cabin. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. Trail cameras are present on the property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

960

This nearly 2 ha island is located within the West Isles, Charlotte County. Though this property only contains one forest stand type, it contains significant amounts of mountain ash, balsam fir and spruce trees, all of which providing fruits and cones as food for numerous species. The diversity of plant species in the property also creates suitable habitats for many species. Along with the forest, the property also has coastal shorelines, rocky edges and gorges for both terrestrial and marine life.

No illegal dumping or use of the cabin. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

907

This 38 ha property is located in Hayman Hill, Charlotte County. There is a wide diversity of tree and herbaceous species throughout the property, including lady slipper orchids and sweet fern. Furthermore, there is drastic changes in the topography and the ecosystems, ranging from wetland to large rock formations (both in low and high elevation areas), providing key connectivity between habitats for an abundance of species.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

101

This is a nearly 3 ha property connected to Deer Island, Charlotte County. Though this property only contains one forest stand type, it contains significant amounts of red spruce, balsam fir, and white birch. The diversity of plant species in the property also creates suitable habitats for many species. Along with the forest, the property also has coastal shorelines and rocky edges and gorges for both terrestrial and marine life.

No timber harvesting, illegal dumping or hunting. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

203

This nearly 10 ha property is located in St. Stephen Parish, Charlotte County. The forests contained numerous mature trees (hemlock, aspen, white pine), with diameters well over 90 cm. This property was lush with hardwoods, many of which were mature; there was some diversity in the ecosystems, ranging between lush bog areas, to large rocky terrain and river facing wetlands, providing key connectivity between the Skutik (St. Croix) River and upland forests, as well as connectivity between adjacent protected land.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

232_1

This nearly 10 ha property is located in St. Stephen Parish, Charlotte County. The forests contained numerous mature trees (hemlock, aspen, white pine), with diameters well over 90 cm. This property was lush with hardwoods, many of which were mature; there was some diversity in the ecosystems, ranging between lush bog areas, to large rocky terrain and river facing wetlands, providing key connectivity between the Skutik (St. Croix) River and upland forests, as well as connectivity between adjacent protected land.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

642

This 36 ha property is located on Hardwood Island in Spednic Lake. This property contains a well established, mid-mature forest that supports diverse wildlife, regulates microclimates, and plays a vital role in long-term carbon sequestration and overall ecosystem resilience. Along with the forest, the property also has coastal shorelines for both terrestrial and marine life.

No timber harvesting, illegal dumping, or hunting. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

717

This 48 ha property is located in Pomeroy Ridge, Charlotte County. This property contains an abundance of traditional medicinal plants and evidence of a wide variety of animals. There are many forest stands within the property, including hardwood, eastern cedar swamps and numerous softwood stands. The eastern cedar swamps are key habitats for species at risk lichen. As this property is directly adjacent to other IPCA land, this property provides key connectivity between habitats for a variety of plant and animal species.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. Trail cameras are present on the property. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

347

This is a 42 ha property located in Saint Patrick Parish, Charlotte County. The property contained significant variety between the wetlands, large boulder sections, streams, open areas and numerous hilled areas. The property contains primarily young hardwood forests, with several mature yellow birches, balsam fir and spruce. Surrounding a wetland and being alongside Digdeguash River also provides important connectivity between these habitats and upland forests.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.

061

This 150 ha property is located within Honeydale, Charlotte County. Numerous forest stands on the property, which creates a diverse environment for many species, with tree species including red maple, balsam fir, tamarack, black spruce and aspen. Due to the surrounding body of water / stream, there is significant changes in the ecosystem (e.g. between forest to wetland), such as the peatlands which are key habitats for various animals and carnivorous plants. Furthermore, as this property is surrounding by additional protected land, it provides key connectivity between habitats for many species.

No timber harvesting or illegal dumping. No hunting without permission. ATV use is permitted. We ask that you leave no trace while you’re on the property.