Alder Ground

Alder Ground Wilderness Area straddles and borders the Liscomb River in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, protecting a unique concentration of wetland and riparian habitats. Expanded in 2015 to include Melopseketch Lake and adjacent woodlands, the wilderness area now encompasses 1,243 hectares of pristine river ecosystems, islands, and forests. The area is classified within the Eastern Shore Quartzite Plain landscape and features an outstanding variety of fen and bog types bordering deep, slow-moving stillwaters. The expansion created a vital connection with Boggy Lake Wilderness Area to the south, enhancing wildlife corridors and ecosystem connectivity across the region.