765 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Hunters Enjoy Successful Season in 2003
Natural Resources
April 19, 2004 2:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Hunters Enjoy Successful Season in 2003
Nova Scotia hunters had a safe hunting season in 2003, Natural
Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt announced today, April 19.
"With close to 50,000 hunters in the woods last fall, there was
not one firearm-related accident reported."
Nova Scotians Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Natural Resources
April 2, 2004 12:03 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotians Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Nova Scotians can celebrate National Wildlife Week, April 4-10,
in their own backyard. The theme for 2004 is "give backyard birds
something to sing about".
Annual Moose License Lottery Opens
Natural Resources
March 29, 2004 3:49 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Annual Moose License Lottery Opens
Nova Scotia hunters will have an opportunity to apply for a moose
license in one of three seasons in 2004. Prospective moose
hunters will see an additional, limited season added in mid-
December.
Strathlorne Nursery to Hire Students
Natural Resources
March 18, 2004 3:20 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Strathlorne Nursery to Hire Students
The Department of Natural Resources will be hiring 21 students
for the 2004 seedling growing season at the Strathlorne Forest
Nursery in Inverness County. The student positions are in
addition to the permanent and seasonal staff at the nursery.
Contracts Awarded for Hurricane Clean Up
Natural Resources
March 2, 2004 3:51 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Contracts Awarded for Hurricane Clean Up
Contracts have been awarded for the clean up of provincial parks
that were damaged as a result of Hurricane Juan. Many of the
harder hit parks that are operated by the Department of Natural
Resources are located in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and
have been closed to the public since the hurricane because of
safety issues.
Province Adds To Crown Lands
Natural Resources
March 1, 2004 1:37 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Adds To Crown Lands
The province of Nova Scotia is adding more than 40 thousand acres
of woodlands to its Crown land portfolio.
Enjoy the Outdoors, Become a Campground Host
Natural Resources
February 26, 2004 9:05 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Enjoy the Outdoors, Become a Campground Host
Imagine camping for two weeks this summer in one of Nova Scotia's
beautiful provincial parks...walking in the woods, sitting by the
fire, meeting new campers, surrounded by nature.
Mineral Rights Consultant Sought
Natural Resources
February 5, 2004 1:30 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Mineral Rights Consultant Sought
The province is looking for an expert to help tender the mineral
rights to the Donkin coal resource in Cape Breton.
Shubenacadie Sam To Make Annual Weather Prediction
Natural Resources
January 27, 2004 1:01 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Shubenacadie Sam To Make Annual Weather
Prediction
Is spring just around the corner or will Nova Scotians have to
endure another six weeks of bone-chilling cold weather? Once
again, Shubenacadie Sam will be predicting the weather for us on
Monday, Feb. 2.
Valley Man Named Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
Natural Resources
January 23, 2004 11:43 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Valley Man Named Hunter Education Instructor
of the Year
Ted Coombs of Clementsvale, Annapolis Co., has been named the
2003 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year by the Department of
Natural Resources.
Nominations Sought For 2004 Woodlot Owner of the Year
Natural Resources
January 15, 2004 10:31 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nominations Sought For 2004 Woodlot Owner of
the Year
Each year, the Department of Natural Resources recognizes private
woodlot owners for their outstanding stewardship and good woodlot
management.
Landowners Can Access Images of Hurricane Damage
Natural Resources
December 18, 2003 3:27 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Landowners Can Access Images of Hurricane
Damage
Landowners can now access images of their own forests, taken
after Hurricane Juan, on the Department of Natural Resources
website. The information was gathered to help the province assess
the extent of forest damage.
Cape Breton Coal Exploration Call Issued
Natural Resources
December 5, 2003 1:26 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Cape Breton Coal Exploration Call Issued
The province issued a call today, Dec. 5, for proposals for
exploration, development and reclamation of coal resources for
four areas of Cape Breton.
Deer Hunting Season Opens in Nova Scotia
Natural Resources
October 30, 2003 2:53 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Deer Hunting Season Opens in Nova Scotia
The regular deer hunting season opens on Friday, Oct. 31, and
Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt is urging hunters to
make safety a top priority.
Provincial Park Safety Warning
Natural Resources
October 24, 2003 12:50 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Provincial Park Safety Warning
Nova Scotians are being reminded that provincial parks have
closed for the season and warned to respect the posted "closed"
signs for their own safety, particularly in storm-ravaged areas
in Halifax Regional Municipality and Colchester County.
Nova Scotia Adds to Endangered Species List
Natural Resources
October 24, 2003 10:26 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Adds to Endangered Species List
Four Nova Scotia species -- two plants, a mammal, and a reptile -
- will now be protected by the province's Endangered Species Act.
Parks are for People Location Changed
Natural Resources
October 23, 2003 4:33 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Parks are for People Location Changed
The Department of Natural Resources' Parks are for People event
originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Taylor
Head Provincial Park, Halifax Regional Municipality, will now be
held at Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park. Taylor Head
Provincial Park is closed due to damage sustained as a result of
Hurricane Juan.
Provincial Parks Closed for the Season
Natural Resources
October 9, 2003 2:50 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Provincial Parks Closed for the Season
All provincial camping and day-use parks operated by the
Department of Natural Resources will be closed for the season as
of Monday, Oct. 13.
Ban on Open Fires
Natural Resources
October 1, 2003 4:22 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Ban on Open Fires
Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt has announced there
will be a ban on open fires in the counties of Colchester,
Cumberland, Hants, Pictou and the Halifax Regional Municipality
effective at 5 p.m. today, Oct. 1. The ban will remain in effect
up to and including Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Woodlot Owners of the Year Field Days
Natural Resources
August 27, 2003 10:32 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Woodlot Owners of the Year Field Days
The Department of Natural Resources will host three woodlot
events in September and October to recognize the provincial and
regional winners of the Nova Scotia Woodlot Owner of the Year
award.