News release

Herbicide Program Postponed in Some Areas

Natural Resources (to July 2018)

The Department of Natural Resources is postponing a portion of its annual aerial herbicide program.

The postponement is due to the extended period of dry weather this summer and the inability of forest vegetation in some areas to absorb moisture as well as usual. As a result, the program will not take place this year in Digby and Kings counties and the Municipality of West Hants.

The department intends to carry out the balance of the program on selected Crown land sites in the province. Advance public notice in accordance with environmental permits has been given in areas to be treated. Signage has been posted in these areas.