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NATURAL RESOURCES--INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
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A pilot project to develop an integrated resource
management' strategy for Crown lands in Cumberland and
Colchester counties has been announced by Natural Resources
Minister Don Downe.
"This new approach attempts to balance the wide range of
uses of provincial Crown land and take into account various
interests and values such as energy and mineral resources,
forestry, recreation, and wildlife," said Mr. Downe.
A team of Department of Natural Resources professionals
representing the forestry, energy, minerals, parks and
recreation, wildlife, and land administration sectors has
been assigned to develop the Integrated Resource Management
(IRM) Strategy for the pilot project area.
Mr. Downe said a key element in this project will be public
consultation. Input will be received through written
submissions, questionnaires, interviews, and open houses.
Anyone who wishes to participate should contact the project
team at the Department's Bible Hill office.
"An integrated approach to resource management will
contribute greatly to our objective of sustainability," said
Mr. Downe. "We want to ensure that Crown lands are managed
in such a way that they will continue to provide social,
economic and ecological benefits for current and future
generations."
The IRM pilot team is being chaired by Gary Westoll,
Department of Natural Resources in Bible Hill.
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Contacts: Blain Henshaw 902-424-5252 (Media Enquiries)
Gary Westoll 902-893-5620 (Project team Chair)
trp Jan. 12, 1996
