Albert Lake Mesa Provincial Park Management Statement
This document provides direction on the management of Albert Lake Mesa Provincial Park.
Regional Director’s Approval Statement
Albert Lake Mesa Provincial Nature Reserve
This revised Interim Management Statement will provide interim direction for the management of the above Provincial Nature Reserve until a comprehensive Park Management Plan is prepared.
This statement will provide the basis for the subsequent preparation of the Park Management Plan.
I am pleased to approve this Interim Management Statement.
Signed by:
M.S. Millar
A/Regional Director
North Central Region
Revised: March 1991
Background Information
Date: March 9, 1985
| Name | Albert Lake Mesa |
|---|---|
| Class | Nature Reserve |
| MNR District | Nipigon |
| MNR Region | North Central |
| Total Area (ha) | 130 |
| Land: Water: | |
| Site Region | 3W |
| Site District | 2 |
| Date in Regulation | March 9, 1985 |
Life Science Representation / Targets
| Site Type/Landscape Unit | Species/Communities |
|---|---|
| Moderately to strongly broken shallow sandy till over proterozoic bedrock (mesa-cuesta) |
|
Earth Science Representation
| Geological Theme | Feature |
|---|---|
| Undocumented |
Cultural Resource Representation
| Theme | Theme Segment |
|---|---|
| Unknown |
Recreation Opportunities
| Day Use | Car Camping | Wildnerness/Back Country |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inventories
| Level/Type | Reconnaissance/Completion Date | Detailed Completion Date | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | Detailed Inventory | ||
| Life Science | Checksheet | Brief Survey | |
| Cultural | Brief Survey | ||
| Recreational | |||
| Other | I.B.P. |
Albert Lake Mesa Provincial Nature Reserve Interim Management Statement
Land Tenure
The Nature Reserve is entirely on Crown Land.
Guideline: Disposition of land will not be considered in this Nature Reserve.
Land Acquisition/Disposition
N/A
Existing/Propose Development
N/A
Recreational Activities
The nature of this Reserve’s topography precludes almost all recreational pursuits.
Guideline: As per Nipigon District Land use guidelines, wildlife viewing will be encouraged (Appendix 1).
Commercial Activities
As of April, 1989, trapline NG-16 has been removed from the park.
Guideline: No commercial activities are permitted in the park. (Appendix 1).
Natural Resources
Mineral potential is considered moderate in the Nature Reserve.
Guideline: As per N.D.L.U.G. mineral exploration or extraction will not be permitted (Appendix 1).
Cultural Resources
N/A
Client Services
N/A
Research/Inventories
Very little research has been conducted to date.
Guideline: In order to better understand the features in the Park the following are required:
- detailed inventory of life science features; and
- brief survey of earth science and cultural features.
References/Sources
O.M.N.R. 1983. Nipigon District Land Use Guidelines.
Thacker, B. 1981. Life Science Inventory Checksheet.
Nipigon District Staff. Impact Assessment Sheet.
Appendix 1: Land Use Activity for Albert Lake Mesa
| Activity | Acceptable | Recommended Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Extraction | No | |
| Agriculture | No | |
| Bait Fishing | No | |
| Commercial Fishing | No | |
| Cottaging | No | |
| Crown Land Recreation | Not applicable to Parks | |
| Forestry | No | |
| Hunting | No | |
| Mining | No | |
| Provincial Parks | Yes | |
| Roads | No | |
| Rural Residential | No | |
| Sport Fishing | No | |
| Tourism | No | |
| Trapping | No | |
| Wildlife Viewing | Yes | |
| Wildrice Harvesting | No | |
| Urban Development | No |
Source: Nipigon District Land Use Guidelines