Puff Island Provincial Park Management Statement
This document provides policy direction for the protection, development and management of Puff Island Provincial Park and its resources.
Regional Director’s approval statement
Puff Island 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.
M.S. Millar
A/Regional Director
North Central Region
Revised March 1991
Background information
- Date: 9.03.85
- Name: Puff Island
- Class: Nature Reserve
- MNR District: Nipigon
- MNR Region: North Central
- Total Area (ha): 9
Land: [no information provided]
Water: [no information provided] - Site region: 3W
- Site District: 3
- Date in Regulation: March 9, 1985
Targets
Life science representation
- Site type/landscape unit: Undocumented
- Species/communities: [No information provided]
Earth science representation
- Geological theme: Neohelikian Rift Valley Environmental Tehme.
- Feature: Osler Go, sediments/volcanics at top of sequence.
Cultural resource representation
- Theme: Unknown
- Theme segment: [No information provided]
Recreation opportunities
- Day use: N/A
- Car camping: N/A
- Wilderness/back country: N/A
Inventories
| Level/type | Reconnaissance/completion date | Detailed completion date | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | Checksheet | Not applicable | Detailed inventory |
| Life Science | Not applicable | Not applicable | Brief survey |
| Cultural | Not applicable | Not applicable | Brief survey |
| Recreational | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
I Land tenure
The Nature Reserve is entirely Crown Land
Guideline:
As per N.D.L.U.G., land disposition in this Nature Reserve will not be considered.
II Land acquisition/disposition
N/A
III Existing/proposed development
N/A
IV Recreation activities
N/A
V Commercial activities
N/A
VI Natural resources
This nature reserve contains a 9-10.5 metre wide exposure of boulder conglomerate which is interpreted to be the uppermost unit of the Lava Dominated Osler Group. The area is very isolated.
Guideline:
As per N.D.L.U.G., wildlife viewing will be allowed (Appendix I).
VII Cultural resources
N/A
VIII Client services
N/A
IX Research/inventories
Little documentation of Puff Island Nature Reserve has been undertaken to date.
Guideline:
A brief survey will be necessary to update the life science and cultural resource features of the Nature Reserve.
A complete detailed earth science inventory will be conducted when funding and manpower permit.
References/sources
OMNR 1983. Nipigon District Land Use Guidelines.
Kor, P. 1981, Earth Science Inventory Checksheet.
Mcllwaine, W. M. and H. Wallace. 1976. Geology of the Black Bay Peninsula Area, District of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Division Mines. G. R. 133. 54 p.
Nipigon District Staff. Impact Assessment Sheet.
Plan of Puff Island Provincial Nature Reserve in the District of Nipigon
Appendix I: Land use activity for Puff Island
| Activity | Acceptable | Recommended Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Extraction | No | Not applicable |
| Agriculture | No | Not applicable |
| Bait Fishing | No | Not applicable |
| Commercial Fishing | No | Not applicable |
| Cottaging | No | Not applicable |
| Crown Land Recreation | Not applicable | Not applicable to Parks |
| Forestry | No | Not applicable |
| Hunting | No | Not applicable |
| Mining | No | Not applicable |
| Provincial Parks | Yes | Not applicable |
| Roads | No | Not applicable |
| Rural Residential | No | Not applicable |
| Sport Fishing | No | Not applicable |
| Tourism | No | Not applicable |
| Trapping | No | Not applicable |
| Wildlife Viewing | Yes | Not applicable |
| Wildrice Harvesting | No | Not applicable |
Source: Nipigon District Land Use Guidelines