Provincial forests (Manitoba)
Provincial forests are located within the Province of Manitoba, in Canada, as large areas of unpopulated and undeveloped forests. Under the Forests Act, provincial forests were developed primarily as a source of sustainable timber supply for forestry operations. Today there are 15 designated provincial forests in Manitoba, totaling almost 22,000 km². Provincial forests are managed for diverse economic, environmental, social and cultural uses. They are very popular places for berry picking, mushroom picking, hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and exploring.
| Name | Established | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz Provincial Forest | 1954 | 795 km2 (307 sq mi) |
| Belair Provincial Forest | 1954 | 204 km2 (79 sq mi) |
| Brightstone Sand Hill Provincial Forest | 1984 | 133 km2 (51 sq mi) |
| Cat Hills Provincial Forest | 1981 | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Cormorant Provincial Forest | 1947 | 1,479 km2 (571 sq mi) |
| Duck Mountain Provincial Forest | 1906 | 3,770 km2 (1,460 sq mi) |
| Moose Creek Provincial Forest | 1987 | 658 km2 (254 sq mi) |
| Northwest Angle Provincial Forest | 1956 | 2,129 km2 (822 sq mi) |
| Porcupine Provincial Forest | 1906 | 2,090 km2 (810 sq mi) |
| Sandilands Provincial Forest | 1923 | 2,772 km2 (1,070 sq mi) |
| Spruce Woods Provincial Forest | 1895 | 601 km2 (232 sq mi) |
| Swan-Pelican Provincial Forest | 1987 | 3,705 km2 (1,431 sq mi) |
| Turtle Mountain Provincial Forest | 1895 | 181 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| Wampum Provincial Forest | 1987 | 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
| Whiteshell Provincial Forest | 1931 | 3,442 km2 (1,329 sq mi) |
See also
References
- "Manitoba's Provincial Forests" (PDF). Manitoba Forestry Branch - Publications. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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