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Department of Natural Resources Travel In Woods During Woods Closure Permit |
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| Who Needs This Permit? | ||
| Anyone who wants to travel on forest land while a travel ban
(woods closure) is in force. Woods closure / travel bans usually occurs
when the forest gets extremely dry, and the hazard of fire is extreme.
The goal is to try to reduce the risk of fire by keeping people out of
the woods.
A permit is not required by the owner of forest land or their servant, agent or assigns. During such bans, permission to travel in connection with industrial operations may be granted. Other exemptions may apply, depending on the location; contact your local Area Office of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources for advice. |
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| Issuing Department / Agency: | ||
| N.S. Department of Natural Resources | ||
| Where can you get this Permit and / or further information? | ||
| Central Regional Office (Truro) Regional Director N.S. Department of Natural Resources 664 Prince St. (Arlington St. entrance) Truro, NS B2N 1G6 Tel: 902-893-6350 Fax: 902-893-5613 |
Western
Regional Office (Lunenburg) Regional Director N.S. Department of Natural Resources 300 Green Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: 902-634-7557 Fax: 902-634-7577 |
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Eastern Regional Office (Coxheath, Cape Breton) Any of the Local or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. (See Offices, N.S. Department of Natural Resources.) |
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| Application Forms & Process: | ||
| An application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Office of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources.
If all requirements are met, and the application is approved, the permit can be issued over the counter or can be sent to the applicant by mail. |
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| Waiting Period: | ||
| Same day | ||
| Expiry & Renewal: | ||
| This permit is valid for the time period stated on it. It is renewable. The renewal process is started by the permit holder before it expires. | ||
| Price: | ||
| Free | ||
| Related Requirements: | ||
| None | ||
| Additional Information: | ||
| A permit may be suspended at any time. | ||
| Legislative Authority: | ||
| Forests Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 10, Section 25 | ||