828 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Ouverture des parcs provinciaux pour la saison
Natural Resources
May 17, 2013 10:54 AM
RESSOURCES NATURELLES--Ouverture des parcs provinciaux pour la saison
Les Néo-Écossais ont une autre raison de célébrer cette fin de semaine prolongée puisque plusieurs parcs provinciaux ouvriront leurs portes.
Provincial Parks Opening for Season
Natural Resources
May 17, 2013 10:53 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Provincial Parks Opening for Season
Nova Scotians have another reason to celebrate this coming holiday weekend, as several provincial parks open to visitors.
Burning Permit Replacement to Improve Safety, Save Money
Natural Resources
May 16, 2013 2:10 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Burning Permit Replacement to Improve Safety, Save Money
The province is developing an online system that will increase fire safety for Nova Scotians while replacing burning permits and eliminating their fees. It will launch next spring.
Fires in Cape Breton Prompt Warnings
Natural Resources
May 10, 2013 12:11 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Fires in Cape Breton Prompt Warnings
The province is urging Nova Scotians to understand the dangers of uncontrolled fires and to take steps to prevent them after a number of fires have occurred in Cape Breton Regional Municipality already this season.
Province Urges Safe Off-Highway Vehicle Riding
Natural Resources
May 8, 2013 1:52 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Urges Safe Off-Highway Vehicle Riding
Nova Scotians who drive off-highway vehicles such as ATVs and dirt bikes are reminded of mandatory safety training courses and other legal requirements.
Province Opens Roads on Western Crown Land
Natural Resources
April 29, 2013 1:12 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Opens Roads on Western Crown Land
A social media release, with audio clips, is available at http://novascotia.ca/news/smr/2013-04-29-Crown-Lands/ . Hi-res downloadable photos will be added after the event.
The roads are now open to Nova Scotia's new Crown land in the province's western region, the former Bowater Mersey land.
Commençons à penser dès maintenant à prévenir les feux de forêts
Natural Resources
April 16, 2013 12:03 PM
RESSOURCES NATURELLES--Commençons à penser dès maintenant à prévenir les feux de forêts
Même si la neige d’avril et les averses du printemps réduisent le risque des feux de broussailles et des feux d’herbe, nous devons tous être prudents pour faire en sorte que nos forêts soient encore là pour les générations futures.
Start Thinking About Fire Safety Now
Natural Resources
April 16, 2013 12:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Start Thinking About Fire Safety Now
Although April snow and showers reduce the risk of brush and grass fires, we all have to take care to ensure our woodlands are here for future generations.
Province Seeks Community Forests Proposals
Natural Resources
April 15, 2013 2:28 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Seeks Community Forests Proposals
The province is supporting small communities in Nova Scotia and opportunities in the forest sector by accepting proposals to set up community forests on Crown land.
Applications for 2013 Moose Hunt Now Open
Natural Resources
April 15, 2013 10:24 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Applications for 2013 Moose Hunt Now Open
Moose hunters in Nova Scotia will have additional choices for hunting times in the non-motorized moose hunt in the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness area of Cape Breton, with the addition of two new one-week seasons in late October and early November.
Land Purchases Support Rural Economy, Recreation, Biodiversity
Natural Resources
March 28, 2013 1:40 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Land Purchases Support Rural Economy, Recreation, Biodiversity
Nova Scotians will soon own more land that will help rural economies, protect endangered species and provide new recreational opportunities.
Les parcs de la Nouvelle-Écosse accueillent les visiteurs
Natural Resources
March 27, 2013 11:38 AM
RESSOURCES NATURELLES--Les parcs de la Nouvelle-Écosse accueillent les visiteurs
Les Néo-Écossais et les visiteurs de l'extérieur de la province peuvent faire des réservations pour leur séjour estival dans les parcs provinciaux de camping à compter du mardi 2 avril.
Nova Scotia Parks Welcome Visitors
Natural Resources
March 27, 2013 11:36 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Parks Welcome Visitors
Nova Scotians and out of province visitors can schedule outdoor summertime fun in provincial camping parks beginning Tuesday, April 2.
La Province entreprend des consultations sur des terres dans l'ouest de la province
Natural Resources
March 8, 2013 12:10 PM
RESSOURCES NATURELLES--La Province entreprend des consultations sur des terres dans l'ouest de la province
REMARQUE : Une liste complète des dates et des endroits des consultations publiques est présentée à la fin du présent communiqué.
La Province invite les Néo-Écossais à neuf séances de consultation afin d’obtenir leurs idées sur les meilleures façons d'utiliser les 1,5 million d’acres de terres de la Couronne dans l'ouest de la province.
Province Starts Consultations on Western Lands
Natural Resources
March 8, 2013 12:09 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Starts Consultations on Western Lands
NOTE: A list of the consultation locations and dates follows this news release.
The province is inviting Nova Scotians to nine open house consultations to offer their ideas on the best ways to use the 1.5 million acres of Crown land in the western region.
Plan Will Protect Important Lands, Enhance Parks
Natural Resources
February 28, 2013 1:25 PM
ENVIRONMENT/NATURAL RESOURCES--Plan Will Protect Important Lands, Enhance Parks
NOTE: A social media version of this release, with hi-res downloadable photos, is available at http://novascotia.ca/news/smr/2013-02-28-Protected-Lands/. More photos and audio clips will be added after the event.
People in the province are invited to help define the final plan to manage and protect Nova Scotia's natural spaces.
Province Seeks Input on Best Use of Western Crown Lands
Natural Resources
February 26, 2013 1:12 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Seeks Input on Best Use of Western Crown Lands
The province is asking Nova Scotians for their thoughts on how to use 1.5 million acres of Crown land in western Nova Scotia.
Shubenacadie Sam First to Predict Six More Weeks of Winter
Natural Resources
February 2, 2013 8:03 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Shubenacadie Sam First to Predict Six More Weeks of Winter
Fabled Forecaster and Internet sensation Shubenacadie Sam saw his shadow today, Feb. 2, then promptly tweeted the result -- Nova Scotians will get another six more weeks of winter.
Province Takes Next Step in Building the Future of Forestry
Natural Resources
February 1, 2013 1:27 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Takes Next Step in Building the Future of Forestry
The province is taking the next step in building the future of forestry by accepting expressions of interest for community forests. Seven groups have provided submissions, from St. Margarets Bay to Digby.
Shubenacadie Sam Cam Makes Earthcam's Top 10 Sites
Natural Resources
January 29, 2013 2:58 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Shubenacadie Sam Cam Makes Earthcam's Top 10 Sites
Join people from around the world and watch Nova Scotia's famous groundhog Shubencadie Sam prepare for his spring prediction on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 8 a.m.