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Latest News
- Application Dates for Annual Cape Breton Moose Hunt
- The annual Cape Breton moose hunt licence lottery will open May 3 at noon.
- 2021/04/26 -
10:00
(full text) - Province To Protect More Land and Parks
- NOTE: A list of proposed protected areas follows the release.
The Rankin government intends to designate 61 more wilderness areas, nature reserves and provincial parks across the province to protect Nova Scotia’s unique biodiversity and habitats for mainland moose, Atlantic salmon, migratory birds and other species.
- 2021/04/22 -
08:59
(full text) - Changes to Biodiversity Act
- The province is introducing changes to the Biodiversity Act to address concerns from provincial stakeholders and ensure collaboration remains a key focus, as was always intended.
- 2021/03/23 -
16:30
(full text) - Legislation Will Accelerate Land Title Claims in Historic African Nova Scotian Communities
- The Rankin government is introducing legislation that will help speed up the settling of land claims and address land ownership inequities in five historic African Nova Scotian communities.
- 2021/03/23 -
13:28
(full text) - Recognizing Excellence in Private Woodlot Management
- Private woodlots are vital to maintaining healthy forests and a strong economy. That’s why the province recognizes private woodlot owners for outstanding stewardship and management practices.
- 2021/03/16 -
12:20
(full text) - Burn Restrictions Begin March 15
- Warmer, drier weather in the spring increases the risk of wildfires. That is why Nova Scotians should put safety first and check burn restrictions before starting a fire.
- 2021/03/15 -
11:13
(full text) - Interdictions de brûlage à compter du 15 mars
- Le temps plus chaud et plus sec du printemps augmente le risque de feu de forêt. C'est pourquoi les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse doivent faire preuve de prudence et vérifier si des interdictions sont en vigueur avant d'allumer un feu.
- 2021/03/15 -
11:13
(full text) - Biodiversity, Crown Lands Legislation Focuses on Protection of Ecosystems
- Today, March 11, the Rankin government introduced the Biodiversity Act — new legislation that will preserve and protect Nova Scotia’s unique ecosystems, wild animals, plants, lakes and forests for future generations.
- 2021/03/11 -
15:05
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