741 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Province Implements Recommendations for Off-highway Vehicle Use.
Natural Resources
May 27, 2005 2:54 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Implements Recommendations for Off-highway Vehicle Use.
The Department of Natural Resources is creating six new positions for enforcement officers in response to the growing number of off-highway vehicles in Nova Scotia and public concern about their use.
Spray Areas for Blackheaded Budworm Identified
Natural Resources
May 25, 2005 3:18 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Spray Areas for Blackheaded Budworm Identified
Twenty areas located in the Cape Breton Highlands have been identified for a proposed spray trial to determine the effectiveness of a biological control product on the blackheaded budworm.
Alcohol Ban in Some Provincial Parks
Natural Resources
May 19, 2005 9:51 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Alcohol Ban in Some Provincial Parks
The Department of Natural Resources will place a temporary ban on alcohol in some provincial parks, beginning Friday, May 20. The ban is to help ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable camping experience.
Nova Scotia Provincial Parks Set to Open
Natural Resources
May 10, 2005 12:01 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Provincial Parks Set to Open
Many of Nova Scotia's provincial parks will open on the Victoria
Day weekend, May 20-23.
No Wildlife Management Areas to be Delisted
Natural Resources
May 5, 2005 3:29 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--No Wildlife Management Areas to be Delisted
Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt announced today, May
5, that no wildlife management areas or wildlife sanctuaries will
be delisted.
Celebrate National Forest Week in Nova Scotia
Natural Resources
April 29, 2005 1:15 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Celebrate National Forest Week in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians of all ages can celebrate National Forest Week --
which begins Sunday, May 1 -- by taking in an educational play at
a local school, playing tree trivia, or simply enjoying a walk in
the woods.
Fire Season Begins
Natural Resources
April 15, 2005 12:20 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Fire Season Begins
Nova Scotians will need burning permits as of today, April 15,
with the start of fire season.
Special Wild Places Celebrated
Natural Resources
April 11, 2005 11:30 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Special Wild Places Celebrated
As life becomes more complicated and demanding, Nova Scotians
have more appreciation for those special places where they can
enjoy life's simpler pleasures.
Land Conservation Agreement Signed
Natural Resources
April 7, 2005 1:33 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Land Conservation Agreement Signed
Nova Scotians will soon see more wilderness conservation, thanks
to a new partnership agreement.
Annual Moose Licence Lottery Opens
Natural Resources
March 24, 2005 3:02 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Annual Moose Licence Lottery Opens
More Nova Scotians will get licences to hunt moose this year.
Work Begins on Rissers Boardwalk
Natural Resources
March 16, 2005 3:18 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Work Begins on Rissers Boardwalk
Work on the boardwalk at Rissers Beach Provincial Park, Lunenburg
Co., started on Tuesday, March 15.
Blackheaded Budworm Threatens Highlands Forests
Natural Resources
March 8, 2005 2:30 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Blackheaded Budworm Threatens Highlands
Forests
Nova Scotia forestry officials say there is a serious threat to
woodlands in the Cape Breton Highlands where large populations of
the blackheaded budworm have been discovered.
Province Supports Improvements to Port Hood
Natural Resources
February 25, 2005 2:39 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Supports Improvements to Port Hood
Park
Nova Scotians and visitors will see improvements to the Port Hood
Provincial Park this summer, thanks to a $70,000 investment by
the provincial government.
Province Extends Review of Wildlife Management
Natural Resources
February 25, 2005 2:10 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Extends Review of Wildlife Management
Areas
The Department of Natural Resources has extended the deadline for
public comment on the review of wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife
management areas.
Outdoor Skills for Women
Natural Resources
January 26, 2005 12:13 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Outdoor Skills for Women
Women now have an opportunity to enjoy the winter weather while
learning outdoor skills and trying new activities.
Portions of the Shubenacadie Canal System to be Upgraded
Natural Resources
January 20, 2005 10:17 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Portions of the Shubenacadie Canal System to
be Upgraded
The province will provide $250,000 to upgrade portions of the
Shubenacadie Canal system.
Province Assesses Wildlife Management Areas
Natural Resources
January 17, 2005 11:01 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Assesses Wildlife Management Areas
Provincial wildlife specialists are beginning a public review of
wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife management areas throughout the
province.
Rissers Beach Boardwalk to be Reconstructed
Natural Resources
January 5, 2005 8:48 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Rissers Beach Boardwalk to be
Reconstructed
The popular salt marsh boardwalk at Rissers Beach Provincial
Park, Lunenburg Co., will be reconstructed.
Second Lake Park Reserve To Expand
Natural Resources
December 22, 2004 9:41 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Second Lake Park Reserve To Expand
The province is expanding the Second Lake Park Reserve in Lower
Sackville, Halifax Co.
Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
Natural Resources
December 15, 2004 2:35 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
Clarence Grondin of the Lunenburg Rod and Gun Club is the 2004
Nova Scotia Hunter Education Instructor of the Year.