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Warm Offerings At Amherst Shore Provincial Park
Natural Resources
June 26, 2003 12:53 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Warm Offerings At Amherst Shore Provincial
Park
Did you know that Nova Scotia offers some of the warmest
saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas? A prime place to dip
your toes is Amherst Shore Provincial Park in Cumberland County.
Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park A Perfect Stop
Natural Resources
June 26, 2003 12:49 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park A
Perfect Stop
When some people want a vacation, complete with history, scenery
and great experiences, they call a travel agent. Those who want
to experience all this and more without breaking the bank visit
Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park in Pictou County.
Province Recommitting to Sable Island Environment
Natural Resources
June 18, 2003 10:36 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Recommitting to Sable Island
Environment
The government of Nova Scotia is committed to the long-term
protection of the environment of Sable Island, Natural Resources
Minister Tim Olive announced today, June 18.
Black Bear Sightings High This Year
Natural Resources
June 17, 2003 1:14 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Black Bear Sightings High This Year
The Department of Natural Resources receives many calls each
spring from the public regarding bear sightings. Black bears are
common in most of Nova Scotia and the number of problem bears
varies depending on the availability of their natural foods.
Two Provincial Camping Parks Not Open
Natural Resources
June 13, 2003 2:20 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Two Provincial Camping Parks Not Open
Two provincial parks are not open for camping. The campgrounds at
Wentworth Provincial Park in Cumberland County and Salt Springs
Provincial Park in Pictou County are closed. The Department of
Natural Resources will continue to operate the day use areas of
both parks.
Minister Reiterates Province's Concerns About Softwood Lumber
Natural Resources
June 6, 2003 4:38 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Minister Reiterates Province's Concerns About
Softwood Lumber
A meeting on Thursday, June 5, between International Trade
Minister Pierre Pettigrew and the Maritime Lumber Bureau can only
be a step forward in the fight to retain Atlantic Canada's U.S.
softwood lumber tariff exemption, said Nova Scotia's Natural
Resources Minister Tim Olive.
Nova Scotia Government Concerned With Current Softwood Lumber Proposal
Natural Resources
May 27, 2003 5:34 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Government Concerned With Current
Softwood Lumber Proposal
The Nova Scotia government is deeply concerned with the current
federal proposal on softwood lumber that appears to end the
Atlantic region's special status and exemption from export
restrictions.
Moose Draw Application Deadline Approaches
Natural Resources
May 23, 2003 8:50 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Moose Draw Application Deadline Approaches
The deadline for moose license applications in Nova Scotia is
fast approaching. The 1-900 line will officially close to
applicants at midnight on May 31.
Blanding's Turtle Habitat Protected
Natural Resources
May 21, 2003 1:11 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Blanding's Turtle Habitat Protected
More than 100 hectares of Blanding's turtle habitat is being
protected at McGowan Lake in the Region of Queens Municipality.
Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited has established a new
conservation area under its unique areas program. The newly
protected area is on Bowater lands adjacent to the lake.
Operation Safe Start Begins May 17
Natural Resources
May 14, 2003 11:04 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Operation Safe Start Begins May 17
More than 100 police officers and enforcement staff from various
levels of government will help focus attention on conservation
and safe use of the province's natural resources this Victoria
Day weekend, May 17-19.
Provincial Parks Set to Open Victoria Day Weekend
Natural Resources
May 9, 2003 2:59 PM
Natural Resources--Provincial Parks Set to Open Victoria Day
Weekend
With summer and warmer weather on the way, Nova Scotia's
provincial parks are getting ready to open for the season.
Time To Consider Our Forests--Op-Ed Piece
Natural Resources
May 2, 2003 3:10 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Time To Consider Our Forests--Op-Ed Piece
by Tim Olive, Minister of Natural Resources
National Forest Week Activities in Nova Scotia
Natural Resources
May 1, 2003 2:13 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--National Forest Week Activities in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians can celebrate National Forest Week from May 4 to 10
by taking part in different events happening around the province.
This year's theme is "Canada's Forests, Source of Life."
Code of Forest Practice Framework Available for Review
Natural Resources
April 30, 2003 1:03 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Code of Forest Practice Framework Available
for Review
The first component of the province's Code of Forest Practice has
been completed. The document, entitled A Framework for the
Implementation of Sustainable Forest Management, is available for
public review and comment.
Wentworth Provincial Park to be Run by Private Operator
Natural Resources
April 23, 2003 8:02 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Wentworth Provincial Park to be Run by Private
Operator
Wentworth Provincial Park in Cumberland County will open for the
2003 camping season with a new operator. MacDonald Property
Management of Halifax Regional Municipality has been contracted
to operate the park.
Species at Risk Specialty Licence Plate
Natural Resources
April 7, 2003 2:07 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Species at Risk Specialty Licence Plate
Nova Scotians wanting to "drive home" the importance of
protecting endangered plants and animals can do just that.
Special licence plates recognizing species at risk are now
available for sale to vehicle owners, with proceeds going to the
province's Species at Risk Conservation Fund.
Woodlot Owners Invited to Seminar
Natural Resources
April 4, 2003 3:44 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Woodlot Owners Invited to Seminar
Woodlot owners manage one of Nova Scotia's greatest resources,
our forests. On April 12, Department of Natural Resources staff
will host a seminar on managing this valuable forest resource
wisely.
Strathlorne Nursery to Hire Additional Staff
Natural Resources
April 4, 2003 12:09 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Strathlorne Nursery to Hire Additional Staff
The Department of Natural Resources will be hiring an additional
11 casual staff for the 2003 growing season at the Strathlorne
Forest Nursery in Inverness County.
Fire Season Starts
Natural Resources
April 2, 2003 2:54 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Fire Season Starts
As of Tuesday, April 1, burning permits are required in the
counties of Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis, Kings
and Lunenburg. Permits are required in all other counties
beginning April 15. Fire season continues through to Oct. 15.
Moose Draw Changes
Natural Resources
March 28, 2003 10:58 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Moose Draw Changes
Prospective moose hunters will see some changes in the Nova
Scotia moose hunting season this fall.