741 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Nova Scotia's Climate Change
Natural Resources
February 27, 2002 9:31 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT/LABOUR--Nova Scotia's Climate
Change
Nova Scotia's natural resources and environment ministers say
they are now more hopeful that the federal government will agree
to a full and frank discussion with Canadians, key stakeholders
and provincial governments on ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
Shubenacadie Sam to Make Weather Prediction
Natural Resources
January 31, 2002 2:45 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Shubenacadie Sam to Make Weather Prediction
Shubenacadie Sam, the resident seer at Nova Scotia's Provincial
Wildlife Park, will be the first groundhog in North America to
make his winter weather prediction on Groundhog Day, Saturday,
Feb. 2.
Forest Strategy Continues to Move Forward
Natural Resources
January 29, 2002 3:31 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Forest Strategy Continues to Move Forward
The end of February is an important deadline for individuals and
businesses that acquire primary forest products in Nova Scotia.
Feb. 28 is the date for submitting information to the Department
of Natural Resources' Registry of Buyers.
Heritage Hunting and Fishing Recognized
Natural Resources
January 28, 2002 10:43 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Heritage Hunting and Fishing Recognized
A change to the Wildlife Act that recognizes angling, hunting and
trapping as valued and safe parts of the heritage of Nova Scotia
has been approved by cabinet.
Licence of a Lifetime Lottery
Natural Resources
January 25, 2002 9:27 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Licence of a Lifetime Lottery
Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage and Tony Rodgers,
executive director of the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and
Hunters, recently drew two names in the licence of a lifetime
lottery.
Wildlife Habitat and Watercourse Regulations
Natural Resources
January 11, 2002 12:27 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Wildlife Habitat and Watercourse Regulations
Nova Scotia's Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection
Regulations come into effect on Monday, Jan. 14. They will impose
new guidelines for forestry operations on all forest lands in the
province.
Nominations Open for Woodlot Owner of the Year
Natural Resources
January 4, 2002 10:10 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nominations Open for Woodlot Owner of the Year
Nominations for Nova Scotia's woodlot owner of the year award are
being accepted by the Department of Natural Resources. The
deadline for submitting nominations is Jan. 31.
Independent Risk Assessment Necessary for Wild Turkeys
Natural Resources
December 20, 2001 12:33 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Independent Risk Assessment Necessary for Wild Turkeys
Ernest Fage, Minister of Natural Resources, said more information
is required to determine whether wild turkeys should be
introduced in Nova Scotia.
Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations
Natural Resources
November 16, 2001 10:30 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection
Regulations
Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage announced today cabinet
approval of new Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection
Regulations, which will come into effect Jan. 14, 2002.
Changes Made to the Wildlife Act
Natural Resources
November 13, 2001 4:40 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Changes Made to the Wildlife Act
Changes to Nova Scotia's Wildlife Act have been introduced in the
legislature by Ernest Fage, Minister of Natural Resources. The
proposed amendments will help to strengthen the original
legislation, which was enacted in 1989. That act was designed to
regulate the importation, captivity and hunting of all forms of
wildlife.
Conference Celebrates Mining, Geoscience
Natural Resources
November 7, 2001 4:19 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Conference Celebrates Mining, Geoscience
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources is hosting the
Mining Matters Conference in Halifax, Nov. 8-9. The focus of the
annual conference is to raise awareness of the mining industry
and geoscience research.
New Conservation Easements Act
Natural Resources
November 5, 2001 7:13 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--New Conservation Easements Act
A new Conservation Easements Act has been introduced in the Nova
Scotia House of Assembly by Ernest Fage, Minister of Natural
Resources. The new act will streamline the process for landowners
and conservation organizations wishing to protect private lands
through conservation easements.
2001 Hunting Season to Begin
Natural Resources
October 22, 2001 2:00 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--2001 Hunting Season to Begin
With the onset of fall come cooler days and shorter nights and
the anticipation of a successful and safe hunting season. Natural
Resources Minister Ernest Fage urges all hunters to obtain the
proper training, permits and licenses required to participate in
the various hunting seasons in Nova Scotia.
Habitat Conservation Fund
Natural Resources
October 16, 2001 12:15 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--CXN--Habitat Conservation Fund
Nine projects focussing on wildlife conservation were approved
for funding by Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage under the
new Habitat Conservation Fund. Money for the Habitat Conservation
Fund is generated through the required purchase of a Wildlife
Habitat Stamp on hunting licences. The stamp was recommended by
the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and the fee is
$2.
Fire Season Extended
Natural Resources
October 12, 2001 11:37 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Fire Season Extended
Natural Resources Minister Ernest Fage today announced that
burning permits will be required for an additional two weeks this
year. Due to the extension of the fire season, permits will be
needed until Oct. 31.
Fire Ban Lifted Today
Natural Resources
September 26, 2001 11:57 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Fire Ban Lifted Today
The Department of Natural Resources has lifted the ban on open
fires in Nova Scotia effective today.
Mining Week Begins
Natural Resources
September 20, 2001 2:28 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--CXN--Mining Week Begins
Mining Week in Nova Scotia runs from Sept. 22 to Sept. 29.
Woodlot Owner of the Year Field Day
Natural Resources
September 19, 2001 2:45 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Woodlot Owner of the Year Field Day
Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources will host the
eleventh annual Woodlot Owner of the Year Field Day on Sept. 22
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the woodlot
owned by Don and Katy Moore, this year's Woodlot Owners of the
Year. The lot is located off the Northfield Road in Upper
Kennetcook.
Herbicide Program Postponed in Some Areas
Natural Resources
September 6, 2001 9:16 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Herbicide Program Postponed in Some Areas
The Department of Natural Resources is postponing a portion of
its annual aerial herbicide program.
Woods Travel Ban Lifted
Natural Resources
September 5, 2001 9:49 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Woods Travel Ban Lifted
The Department of Natural Resources has lifted the woods travel
ban throughout the province effective today.