(3020 km2
) and the other half in the Hearst forest (2942 km2
) while smaller portions are located in the
White River (193 km2
) and Big Pic (155 km2
) forest management units. There are several protected
areas of natural and cultural significance located within the study site such as nature reserves and
Provincial Parks protected as the Nagagamisis Central Plateau signature site that are of particular
interest to this research.
The Nagagamisis Central Plateau is an area of distinct natural and cultural significance in the boreal
shield ecosystem. It is located 30 km north of Hornepayne and 130 km southwest of Hearst, Ontario
(Figure 2). The park’s Cree aboriginal name Nagagamisis, means “lake with fine, sandy shores” [39].
There are two large water bodies in the park, Lake Nagagami is located in the western portion of the
park and Lake Nagagamisis to the east is a slender water body that has its long axis in the east-west
direction. This area is home to unique glacial features including the Arnott Moraine and rare kettle,
esker and kame features [12]. It also has a human history and cultural heritage dating back thousands
of years [12]. The importance of this land was officially recognized in 1957 through the establishment
of the Nagagamisis Provincial Park Reserve.
Since its inception, the park has experienced significant expansion and is currently under
development as one of Ontario Parks “Signature Sites”. The present park consists of four distinct
components. The original Nagagamisis Provincial Park Reserve was established in 1957 and the
Nagagami Lake Provincial Park was established in 1985 under the Ontario Provincial Parks Act.
In 2003 (under the OLL), a park expansion of 32,680 ha resulted in the joining of the two parks to
encompass Lake Nagagami, Lake Nagagamisis, the Foch-Nagagami River, surrounding topographic
features and forest stands [39]. The addition and creation of an enhanced management zone (EMZ)
expanded the park to the north and south and includes lands in thirteen geographic townships.
The EMZ included areas that have previously been subject to clearcut timber harvesting. This
activity has been a prevalent agent of disturbance in the forestlands surrounding Nagagamisis
Provincial Park. The challenge remains to protect areas of natural and cultural significance while
maintaining the economic stability of the surrounding communities that are dependent on forestry and
the sustainable utilization of forest resources [38].
(3020 km2) and the other half in the Hearst forest (2942 km2) while smaller portions are located in theWhite River (193 km2) and Big Pic (155 km2) forest management units. There are several protectedareas of natural and cultural significance located within the study site such as nature reserves andProvincial Parks protected as the Nagagamisis Central Plateau signature site that are of particularinterest to this research.The Nagagamisis Central Plateau is an area of distinct natural and cultural significance in the borealshield ecosystem. It is located 30 km north of Hornepayne and 130 km southwest of Hearst, Ontario(Figure 2). The park’s Cree aboriginal name Nagagamisis, means “lake with fine, sandy shores” [39].There are two large water bodies in the park, Lake Nagagami is located in the western portion of thepark and Lake Nagagamisis to the east is a slender water body that has its long axis in the east-westdirection. This area is home to unique glacial features including the Arnott Moraine and rare kettle,esker and kame features [12]. It also has a human history and cultural heritage dating back thousandsof years [12]. The importance of this land was officially recognized in 1957 through the establishmentof the Nagagamisis Provincial Park Reserve.Since its inception, the park has experienced significant expansion and is currently underdevelopment as one of Ontario Parks “Signature Sites”. The present park consists of four distinctcomponents. The original Nagagamisis Provincial Park Reserve was established in 1957 and theNagagami Lake Provincial Park was established in 1985 under the Ontario Provincial Parks Act.In 2003 (under the OLL), a park expansion of 32,680 ha resulted in the joining of the two parks toencompass Lake Nagagami, Lake Nagagamisis, the Foch-Nagagami River, surrounding topographicfeatures and forest stands [39]. The addition and creation of an enhanced management zone (EMZ)expanded the park to the north and south and includes lands in thirteen geographic townships.The EMZ included areas that have previously been subject to clearcut timber harvesting. Thisactivity has been a prevalent agent of disturbance in the forestlands surrounding NagagamisisProvincial Park. The challenge remains to protect areas of natural and cultural significance whilemaintaining the economic stability of the surrounding communities that are dependent on forestry andthe sustainable utilization of forest resources [38].
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