What is so special about King-Mountain and the Stokely Creek watershed area?
The 3000 acre (1215 ha) parcel incorporating King Mountain, the Lower Stokely Creek watershed, and the Robertson cliffs, recently purchased by the AHC (see map), represents a sensitive ecosystem characterized by steep slopes and shallow soils that could be easily damaged by inappropriate use or human activities. The twin peaks of King Mountain are iconic remnants of an ancient chain of mountains that dominate the Algoma Highlands viewscape. Streams draining the north face of King Mountain supply high purity source water to lower Stokely Creek, itself a protected nursery for salmonid fish species. Peregrine falcons, which were endangered and are still specially protected in Ontario, nest high on the Robertson lake cliffs. The surrounding area is prime habitat for this unique and beautiful raptorial bird and potentially other rare bird species as well. Rare plants such as Braun’s holly fern (Polystichum braunii), oval-leaved bilberry (Vaccinium ovalifolium), and northern wild licorice (G
