768 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Changes to Hunting Regulations
Natural Resources
August 8, 2000 12:28 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Changes to Hunting Regulations
Some changes have been made to the Nova Scotia hunting
regulations for 2000-01.
Parks Day Celebrations, July 15
Natural Resources
July 14, 2000 9:40 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Parks Day Celebrations, July 15
Parks Day will be celebrated Saturday, July 15, at a number of
provincial parks in Nova Scotia.
2000 Woodlot Owner of the Year
Natural Resources
July 6, 2000 3:13 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--2000 Woodlot Owner of the Year
A father and son from Kings County have been chosen as the 2000
Woodlot Owner of the Year. Bill and Tom Skinner from South
Berwick were selected from among six regional winners by a
three-member judging committee from the Department of Natural
Resources.
Date Changed for Moose License Draw
Natural Resources
June 23, 2000 9:00 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Date Changed for Moose License Draw
The draw for 200 Nova Scotia moose hunting licenses will be held
at the Strathlorne Forest Nursery in Inverness County on Friday,
June 30 at 12:30 p.m.
Antlerless Deer Hunting Season
Natural Resources
June 15, 2000 10:22 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Antlerless Deer Hunting Season
Nova Scotians will be allowed to hunt antlerless deer again this
fall.
Nova Scotia Protects Wildlife Species at Risk
Natural Resources
June 7, 2000 1:10 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Protects Wildlife Species at Risk
The first 10 species to be protected under the new Nova Scotia
Endangered Species Act were announced today by Natural Resources
Minister Ernest Fage.
Moose License Draw Deadline Nears
Natural Resources
May 12, 2000 11:25 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Moose License Draw Deadline Nears
The deadline to apply for a moose hunting license is quickly
approaching, Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage reminded
hunters today.
Forestry Regulations Help Sustainability
Natural Resources
May 5, 2000 12:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES Forestry Regulations Help Sustainability
NOTE: This feature article is produced by the
Department of Natural Resources. It deals with the Forest
Sustainability Regulations, which became law in April of 2000.
The province's new forestry regulations, which will have a
positive impact on the long-term sustainability of Nova Scotia's
forests, are the big news in forestry these days. On April 12,
Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage announced that the Forest
Sustainability Regulations are now law in Nova Scotia.
National Forest Week, May 7-13
Natural Resources
May 5, 2000 9:00 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--National Forest Week, May 7-13
As Minister of Natural Resources, I am proud to endorse National
Forest Week.
Staff to Participate in Millennium Projects
Natural Resources
May 4, 2000 10:30 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES Staff to Participate in Millennium Projects
What do trails, geology, wildlife species, sustainable forestry,
forest fires and the environment have in common? They are all
projects that Department of Natural Resources' staff will work on
in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium.
Seminars on Forests Act and New Regulations
Natural Resources
April 20, 2000 10:24 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Seminars on Forests Act and New Regulations
Nova Scotia woodlot owners and contractors are invited to attend
one of two seminars hosted by the Department of Natural
Resources. These seminars will address how changes to the Forests
Act affect woodlot operations.
N.S. to Assess N.B. Ruling
Natural Resources
April 13, 2000 2:30 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES/ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS--N.S. to Assess N.B. Ruling
The Nova Scotia government will review a court decision released
today in New Brunswick that deals with aboriginal logging on
Crown land.
Amendments to the Forests Act Proclaimed
Natural Resources
April 12, 2000 12:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Amendments to the Forests Act Proclaimed
The Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with the
province's forest strategy. Changes to the Forests Act have been
proclaimed and the new Forest Sustainability Regulations have
been approved.
Funding Assistance for Livestock Producers
Natural Resources
April 3, 2000 3:22 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Funding Assistance for Livestock Producers
The Eastern Habitat Joint Venture, through the Department of
Natural Resources, is accepting applications for the 2000
Streamside Program.
Moose Draw Applications Available April 3
Natural Resources
March 29, 2000 9:30 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--CXN--Moose Draw Applications Available April 3
CORRECTION: To item originally transmitted at about 9:38 a.m.
today, March 29, fixing the draw date in the last paragraph of
the broadcast copy.
Applications for the 2000 moose licence lottery will be available
at all offices of the Department of Natural Resources on Monday,
April 3, Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage announced today.
Province Hosts International Fire Conference
Natural Resources
March 17, 2000 11:39 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Hosts International Fire Conference
Halifax will be a hot spot this spring when the Department of
Natural Resources and the Fire Marshal's Office co-host Interface
Fires 2000, Building Fire Smart Communities in the Wildland-Urban
Interface.
March Break Fun at the Wildlife Park
Natural Resources
March 10, 2000 1:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--March Break Fun at the Wildlife Park
The provincial wildlife park in Shubenacadie will be open daily
during March break from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following
educational activities will be held each day from 10 a.m. to
noon, rain or shine:
Hunters Enjoy Successful Season in 1999
Natural Resources
March 8, 2000 4:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Hunters Enjoy Successful Season in 1999
Nova Scotia hunters enjoyed another successful season as they
bagged close to 16,000 deer in 1999, said Natural Resources
Minister Ernest Fage.
West Mabou Beach Will Remain Park Reserve
Natural Resources
February 23, 2000 11:30 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--West Mabou Beach Will Remain Park Reserve
The government of Nova Scotia will retain the entire West Mabou
Beach property as park reserve. Natural Resources Minister Ernest
Fage said today the decision is based on the unique values of the
site and other information received.
Nominations Open for Woodlot Owner of the Year
Natural Resources
January 12, 2000 3:50 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nominations Open for Woodlot Owner of the Year
The province is going to honour woodlot owners again this year
and is seeking nominations for Nova Scotia's Woodlot Owner of the
Year.