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Our Parks andProtected Areas

A Plan for Nova Scotia

AcknowledgementsThe Department of Natural Resources and Nova Scotia Environment are grateful for the input from the public, and staff from other provincial government departments. The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia also played an important role through a technical advisory group and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs.

This plan is supported by many other government and non-government conservation efforts, including the:

• NaturalResourcesStrategy

• EnvironmentalGoalsandSustainableProsperityAct

• ClimateChangeActionPlan

• RenewableElectricityPlan

• DraftCoastalStrategy

• HeritageStrategy

Discover moreAdditionalinformationabouttheParksandProtectedAreasPlan,includingdetailedmapping is available online at http://novascotia.ca/parksandprotectedareas/.

©CrownCopyright,ProvinceofNovaScotia,2013

Message from Ministers

Nova Scotia has a mosaic of landscapes that are rich in biological diversity and provide a variety of exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation. We are lucky to be able to enjoy thesetreasuresnow;wealsohaveanobligationtoprotectthemforthefuture.

Ourwildspacesgiveuscleanairtobreathe,cleanwatertodrink,andopportunitiesforbothadventureandquietreflection.Theyallowanimalsandplantstothriveintheirnaturalhabitats. They also have a direct role to play in responding to climate change by capturing andstoringcarbondioxideandproducingoxygen.Whenweprotectourlandinasystemofparksandprotectedareas,wekeepitnatural:freefromdevelopment,houses,factories,orfarms.Thetreesarelefttogrow,die,andfeedtheforestinanaturallifecycle.Protectingourlandbasealsoensuresthatmanyoftheprovince’smostspectacularareaswillbeavailabletoNovaScotiansandvisitorstoourprovincenowandinthefuture.

UndertheEnvironmentalGoalsandSustainableProsperityAct,theprovincecommittedtoprotectatleast12percentofNovaScotia’slandby2015.OurParksandProtectedAreasPlanmorethandeliversonthatcommitment.Morethan200,000hectares(ha)ofadditionallandswillbeprotectedby2015,creatingthelargestsystemofparksandprotectedareasNovaScotiahaseverhad.The2011NaturalResourcesStrategyforNovaScotia also committed to deliver an integrated and sustainable parks and protected areas program.ThisParksandProtectedAreasPlanwillachievethatgoalaswell.

The plan’s success has been authored by you: Nova Scotians committed to protecting and conserving our beautiful province for future generations. It builds on extensive consultations over the last several years involving members of the public and Nova Scotia’sMi’kmaqcommunity,whichhelpedidentifypotentiallandsforprotection,and thelegislativeandpolicyinitiativesnecessarytoensurethatfuturegenerationswillalsoenjoy them.

Thank you for your participation.

Sterling BelliveauMinister of Environment

CharlieParkerMinister of Natural Resources

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NovaScotiaisrichwithareasofexceptional,unspoilednature.FromthesteepcanyonslopesoftheMargareeRivertothedunesofSandHillsBeach,parksandprotectedareas support recreation, tourism, research, and education. Above all, they protect the fundamentalelementsofnature:ourland,water,andbiodiversity.

This document is the province’s plan to ensure that these areas continue to thrive. The plan deliversontwoimportantgovernmentcommitments:

• UpdateNovaScotia’sparksystemtosecureandstrengthenitslong-termsuccess,and

• IncreaseNovaScotia’slegallyprotectedlandmasstoatleast12percentby2015

Land ProtectionThisplanprovidesfortheprotectionof13percentofourprovince’soutstandinglandmassby2015,includingotherlandsthatcouldincreasethatprotectiononcefurtherconsiderationsaretakenintoaccount.Morespecifically,ifalllandsincludedinOurParksandProtectedAreaswerelegallyprotected,itwouldresultin:

Adding

• Fournewprovincialparks(960ha)

• 44newwildernessareas(128,760ha)

• 118newnaturereserves(34,080ha)

Expanding

• 12provincialparks(3,980ha)

• 31wildernessareas(77,460hectares)

• 11naturereserves(4,620ha)

Transferring

• 2,150haofprovincialparklandtoprotectedareasand1,000haofparklandtoCrownlandthatwouldstillbeavailableforpublicuse.

Executive Summary

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Withthesechanges,thenewparksandprotectedareassystemwillinclude

• 205provincialparks

• 84wildernessareas

• 138naturereserves

Goals and ActionsThis plan proposes nine goals and numerous actions to ensure a strong, viable parks and protectedareassystemthatwillthrivewellintothefuture.Thesegoalsandactionsaredesigned to:

• ensureprotection

• providestrategicdirection

• challengeNovaScotianstoworktogether

• collaboratewiththeMi’kmaq

• deepenappreciationofthenaturalworld

• providenature-basedrecreation

• marketandpromoteourparksandprotectedareas

• encourageorganizationalexcellence

• addressprotectiongaps

Nova Scotians enjoy, respect, and use their parks and protected areas. This plan is an effort to make sure that this continues for generations to come.

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Why We Are Doing ThisFormanyNovaScotians,protectingwildspacesisinstinctive;thesespacesarespecialplaceswherewecanenjoy,learnabout,andcareforournaturalheritage.

Protectingourwildspacesisalsonecessary.Parksandprotectedareasplayanimportantrole in conserving Nova Scotia’s biodiversity and protecting our access to clean air and water.

Our natural landscape and cultural heritage are protected by both legislation and policy in numerousways,butNovaScotianswantedamorecomprehensiveplantoaddresslong-termviability.Twodocumentsinparticularreflectthatdesire:

1. TheEnvironmentalGoalsandSustainableProsperityActthatrequiresa)thecreationofasustainableparkssystem,andb)thelegalprotectionofatleast12percentofNovaScotia’stotallandmassby2015,and,

2. ThePathWeShare:ANaturalResourcesStrategyforNovaScotia2011–2020thatlaysoutfivegoalsforprovincialparks:sharedstewardship,far-sightedplanning,protection, education, and recreation.

Thisplanrespondstobothofthesedocuments;itexceedstheprotectedlandsgoal ofatleast12percentandtakesspecificactionstoaddressthegoalsofthenaturalresources strategy.

This plan also commits government to deliver an integrated, coordinated parks and protected areas program.

ConsultationAkeyrecommendationoftheNaturalResourcesStrategy(2011)istoengageNovaScotians in “a focused dialogue about provincial parks.” The strategy outlines the need toinformpeopleabouttheparksystem,askwhattheyvaluemost,andinvolvetheminsetting priorities.

In2012,theprovinceheldpublicmeetingsin20communitiesandconductednearly1,500interviewswithparkusersandnon-userstoexaminetheirperceptionsandpreferences.This plan reflects the extensive input received through that process.

Rationale and Approach

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SpecificpropertiesintheplanarealsobasedoncomprehensiveconsultationwiththepublicandNovaScotiaMi’kmaqaroundlandselectionanduse.Thisconsultationwasinformedbythe2009ColinStewartForestForumreportandthe12percentlandsreviewprocess(2011),whichincludednumerousstakeholdermeetingsandmorethan700writtensubmissions.Thefinalplanalsoreflectswhatweheardfollowingreleaseoftheproposedplanearlyin2013.Thisincludedmorethan2,000writtensubmissions,andinputfrommorethan1,300peopleat17publicopenhousesessionsheldacrosstheprovince.

Nova Scotia’s Legacy: Increasing Protection

1959 Provincial Parks Act

1960s Many beach parks created (e.g., Martinique, Rissers)

1970s First larger provincial parks created (e.g., Blomidon)

1980 Special Places Protection Act (enables nature reserves)

1988 New provincial parks policy adopted

1989 Provincial Parks Act updated

1992 Conservation Easements Act (enables private land protection)

1992 Nova Scotia and others commit to comprehensive systems of parks and protected areas

1994-1995 Province consults on a proposed system plan for parks and protected areas

1998 Wilderness Areas Protection Act (31 areas designated)

2007 Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act contains goal of protecting 12 per cent of Nova Scotia’s landmass by 2015

2011 Natural Resources Strategy: (sets goal for sustainable parks system)

2012 Provincial park province-wide consultation on park values

2012 12 per cent lands review: (public reviews lands under consideration)

2013 Proposed Parks and Protected Areas Plan outlines 224 properties

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“Miamuj maliaptemu’kw msit Mi’kma’kik, mita wetapeksi’kw aq weji mimajultikw. Klo’tmuanej

ujit elmi’knikewak.” Mi’kmaq

“We must take care of all of Mi’kma’kik because we grew out of it and survive from it. Let us

keep it for those of the future.” English

OurParksandProtectedAreasPlanenablesNovaScotiatoexceedthe12percenttarget –asignificantmilestone.

ThistargethasitsoriginsinternationallywiththeWorldCommissiononEnvironmentandDevelopment,nationallywiththeWorldWildlifeFund’sEndangeredSpacesCampaign,aswellaswitha1992commitmentbyfederalandprovincialministerstocompleteCanada’snetworkofprotectedareas.

WiththelegalprotectionofthepropertiesinthisParksandProtectedAreasPlan, 13percentofNovaScotiawillbeprotectedby2015.

Designations

Protected Area

A protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed to achieve the long-term conservation of nature. (International Union for Conservation of Nature, 2008)

Provincialprotectedareasthatcounttowardourlegalprotectiongoalfallunderthreedifferent designations:

• Wilderness areas protectnatureandsupportwildernessrecreation,hunting,sportfishing, trapping, and other uses.

• Nature reserves offer the highest level of protection for unique or rare species or features;thereservesaremostlyusedforeducationandresearch.

• Provincial parks and reserves protectnatureandsupportawiderangeofheritagevalues and opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature-based education, and tourism.

Parksrepresentaspecialcase;onlythosewhosemainintentistoprotectnaturecounttowardourlegalprotectiongoal;otherparksprotectculturalandrecreationalfeatures.

New Parks and Protected Areas

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Other lands that count as legally protected are those primarily dedicated to the protectionofnature,includingnationalparksandwildlifeareas,landsownedbylandtrustorganizations,andconservationeasementlandsthatareprimarilydedicatedtotheprotection of nature.

Lands to be protected by 2015Thisplanidentifiesabout206,000haoflandthatwillbeaddedtotheexistingparksandprotectedareassystem.Theselandsareexpectedtobelegallyprotectedby2015aswildernessareas,naturereserves,orprovincialparks.Whilemanyoftheselandswillbenewprotectedareas,someoftheselandsarebeingaddedtoexistingprotectedareas.

Lands with delayed protectionInadditiontothelandsexpectedtobeprotectedby2015,theplanidentifiesseveralareasfordelayeddesignation,allowingtimeforadditionalplanning,andrestorationortransitionfrompastuse.Itisexpectedthatdelayeddesignationlandswillbelegallyprotectedby2020.Theprotectionoftheselandswillincreasethetotaloflandsprotectedbyanadditional10,600hectares,or0.19percentoftheprovince.

Lands for potential protectionOurParksandProtectedAreasplanalsoidentifieslandsthathavespecialcircumstancesthatwouldneedtobeaddressedforthelandstoproceedwithlegalprotection.Thesepotential protection lands may or may not be protected depending on the outcome of certainconsiderations;including:addressingmineralandpetroleumrights,completingwoodsupplyandeconomicdevelopmentanalysis,oracquiringthelandsfromprivatelandowners.(Note:Allprivatelandsshownintheplanareincludedwiththepermissionofthelandowners).Theselandscomprise37,800ha,representingapotentialadditionofupto0.68%totheprotectedareassystem.

Interim ManagementAllprovinciallyownedlandsincludedinthisplanwillbemanagedunderinterimguidelines until they are legally protected, or in the case of lands for potential protection, until final decisions are made respecting their protection.

TheseinterimguidelineswillbeconsistentlyappliedbytheDepartmentofNaturalResources and Nova Scotia Environment to ensure that the areas included in the plan are managedinamannerconsistentwiththeirintendedprotection.

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Additional Planning Toaddresssite-specificissuesoropportunities,someareasincludedintheplanwillrequire additional planning and consultation before they are legally protected. The areas wherethisappliesarenotedinthetableatthebackofthisdocument.Futureworkwillrefinefinalprotectionconsiderationswithinthecontextofthisbroaderplan,andinsomecaseswillincludeadditionalpublicorstakeholderconsultation.

Final Legal ProtectionThisplanshowsgovernmentdecisionsforthisnewsystemofprotectedareas.Additionaltimeisneededtocompletetheplanning,legal,andsurveyworkthatwillresultinthefinallegal designation of the lands under protection legislation.

Thisworkmayresultinminoradjustmentstoindividualproperties.Aslandsbecomelegallydesignatedunderrespectivelegislation,informationwillbeupdatedontheParksandProtectedAreaswebsiteathttp://novascotia.ca/parksandprotectedareas/.

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Achieving the GoalAllpropertiesthatcounttowardNovaScotia’s12percentprotectedlandgoalaredetailedinthefollowingtable:

12 PECENT LANDS

Type of Land Area (ha)Portion of

NS Land Base (%)

Administered by Government of Nova Scotia

Wilderness Area 354,540 6.41%Nature Reserve 5,000 0.09%ProvincialPark 6,380 0.12%

Other contributing properties

NationalPark 137,740 2.49%National Wildlife Area 2,400 0.04%Land trust lands 7,260 0.13%Protectedbyconservationeasements 2,130 0.04%Adjustment: nature reserves also in wilderness/landtrust

-470 -0.01%

TOTAL (2012) 514,980 9.32%

Intendedfordesignationby2015 206,020 3.73%

TOTAL (existing and intended by 2015) 721,000 13.04%

Intendedfordesignationafter2015 10,610 0.19%

Potentialfordesignationifcertainconditions are met 36,800 0.67%

Potential TOTAL 768,410 13.90%

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Protected Area SelectionDevelopedthroughpublicinputandextensiveinternalreview,thisplanrepresentsasystemofparksandprotectedareathatwillachieveavarietyofgoals,includingtheprotection of biodiversity. This conservation-oriented approach relies on the six Rs’ criteria:

• Remote: largeareasinamostlynaturalstatewithfewhumanimpacts

• Representative: examples of the full spectrum of Nova Scotia’s natural landscapes

• Rich:productiveanddiverse–whereplant,lichenandanimallifeflourish

• Rare: unique or rare landscapes, plants, or animals

• Restoration: areas that fill important land gaps but need time to restore from past use

• Re-connection: areas that provide important natural connections for plants and animals

Landselectionalsoreflectssocialvalues—howpeoplewilluse,connect,andenjoytheselands — and potential conflicts such as settlement, agriculture, roads, forestry, mining, and energy development. Some of the actions the province took to reduce conflict included:

• investingmorethan$100milliontoacquireprivatelandforprotection

• exchanginglandwithprivatelandowners

• enteringintoagreementstomaintaincertainoff-highwayvehicleroutesthroughwildernessareas

• savinghighlyvaluedpublicaccessroadsandrelatedaccesspoints

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Parks DesignationOurParksandProtectedAreasplanimplementsanumberofchangestoprovincialparkproperties. These changes include expanding, creating, and transferring a number of parks. Overall, these changes improve protection and better serve core park mandates –protection,recreation,education,andtourismbysupportingaccesstocoastalandfreshwaterresources,andavarietyofnaturalandculturalheritageexperiences.

Changestotheparkpropertieswerebasedonseveralcriteria:

• theircontributiontothecoremandatesofprotection,recreation,education,andtourism

• thelevelofgovernmentornon-governmentalorganizationthatisbest-suitedtomanaging a particular property

• howthemanagementofanexistingpropertycouldbeimprovedbyboundaryrevisions

• hownewparkopportunitiesorexperiencescouldbeestablished

NovaScotia’sparksfacecontinueddemandforenhancement.However,staffingandmaintainingparkscostsroughly$8millionayear.Aswell,differentuserswantdifferentthings.Forexample,someplaceahighpriorityonprotectingpipingplovers,whileotherswantmoreaccesstobeacheswheretheploverslive.

Acknowledgingthatparkscannotbeallthingstoallpeople,thisplanidentifieswhichpropertiesaremostimportanttomaintainasparks,andwhichshouldbemanagedaspartofthegeneralCrownlandprogramormoreappropriatelymanagedaswildernessareasornaturereserves.Inallcases,thelandremainsinpublicownership.

Core parks protect a range of provincially significant heritage values and provide opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation, nature-based education, and tourism (e.g., T.H. Raddall, Cape Chignecto, Mira River). Supporting parks are locally significant but may not offer the range or quality of values and opportunities as core parks (e.g., Blomidon Look-off, Gulf Shore, Dominion Beach).

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What We Are Achieving Parksandprotectedareasplayanimportantroleinconservingandprotectingbiodiversityinourpartoftheworld.Thisincludeswildlife,alongwithnaturalfeaturesandprocesses.Our protected lands lessen the effects of climate change by capturing and storing carbondioxideandproducingoxygen.Theymaintaincleanairandwater,includingdrinkingwater.

Throughresearchandeducation,ourparksandprotectedareashelpusunderstandhowtoworkwithnature’sprocesses.Becauseresourceextractionisnotpermitted,theyallowustocomparenaturalareaswithareasweuseanddevelopintensively.Theyhelpusdeterminehowwearedoing.

OurParksandProtectedAreasplanhelpstobuildhealthycommunitiesby:

• improvingphysicalhealththroughenjoymentofnatureandoutdoorrecreation

• protectingdrinkingwater

• enhancingmentalhealthandwell-being

• supportingscienceandlearning

• invigoratinghumanspirits

• givinghopeforthefuture

• providingsettingsofbreathtakingbeauty

• enhancingourqualityoflife

OurParksandProtectedAreasplancontributestooureconomyby:

• anchoringournaturetourismindustry

• supportingtheoutdoorrecreationindustry

• helpingusbrandNovaScotiaasaclean,greenplaceinwhichtolive,work, and do business

• contributingtolocalandregionaleconomies

• employingpeople,directlyandindirectly,especiallyinruralareas

Benefits

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OurParksandProtectedAreasplanreflectsourcultureby:

• conservingoursharedheritage

• encouragingculturalawareness

• conservingimportantMi’kmaqsites

• inspiringourheartsandsouls

IdentifyingandprotectingthebestandmostsuitablelandsnowwillhelptoensurethatNova Scotia’s parks and protected areas become even more relevant in coming years. The benefitstheyprovidewillhelpNovaScotiameetcurrentneedsandfaceevolvingregional,national and global challenges.

UpdatingourParksandProtectedAreasisaboutleavingalegacy.

Mi’kmaq InterestsOurParksandProtectedAreasplanhelpstoprotectlandsthatareimportanttotheMi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. These lands may be used for hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities and some have special cultural and spiritual significance. The province willcontinueworkingwiththeMi’kmaqtoexploreoptionsrelatingtotheMi’kmaquseof,and involvement in, the management of parks and protected areas in a manner consistent withlegislativeprotectionrequirements,andinkeepingwiththeMi’kmaqconceptofNetukulimk.

Netukulimk, as defined by the Mi’kmaq, is the use of the natural bounty provided by the Creator for the self-support and well-being of the individual and the community by achieving adequate standards of community nutrition and economic well-being without jeopardizing the integrity, diversity, or productivity of our environment.

Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act, 2012

Insupportofthiseffort,in2011,theMi’kmaq–NovaScotiaProtectedAreasSelectionandManagementTechnicalAdvisoryGroupwasestablished.Thegroupwasformedtoprovide advice, information, and recommendations to the province and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs respecting the scoping, selection, acquisition, designation, management,anduseofcertainprovincialCrownlandsestablishedasparksandprotectedareascontributingtothe12percentgoal.

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Specialrules,definedinthelegislationandregulationsforprovincialparks,wildernessareas, or nature reserves, help to protect nature in our parks and protected areas. These rulescoverabroadrangeofusesandaresummarizedbelow.

Commercial Resource Use and DevelopmentTo protect nature in our provincial parks and protected areas, resource use and development is not permitted. Resource use includes, but is not limited to, commercial forestharvesting,roadandutilitycorridordevelopment,andhydropowerorwindenergydevelopment.

Newmineralorpetroleumrightsorotherlegalinterestscannotbegranted.Existinglegalinterests,suchasmineralorpetroleumrights,willbedealtwithunderapplicablelegislation(seedetailsbelow).

Mi’kmaq UseThe Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia have treaty and aboriginal rights over lands and natural resources that may be affected by provincial decisions respecting protected area selection, acquisition, designation, and management.

ThenewparksandprotectedareasmightaffectMi’kmaqaccesstolandsusedforhunting,fishing, gathering, and other activities. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and the province have a shared interest in both conserving nature and ensuring the sustainableuseofnaturalresources.TheMi’kmaq–NovaScotiaProtectedAreasSelectionandManagementTechnicalAdvisoryGroupwillcontinuetoaddressissuesrelatedtoMi’kmaq access and use of parks and protected areas.

Research and EducationParksandprotectedareascanprovideidealbenchmarksforlong-termreferencestudiesorforcomparisonwithareasmoreaffectedbyhumanactivity.Theyalsooffereducationalopportunities at all levels and ages.

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RecreationWhendoneinamannerconsistentwithoverallprotectionobjectives,parksandprotectedareascanofferexceptionalopportunitiesforlow-impactrecreationandnature-basedtourisminanaturalsetting,connectingindividualsandfamilieswithnature.

Withtheirscenicbeauty,wildlife,andnaturalsettings,theseareas–especiallythewildernessareasandprovincialparks–aresuitedtoactivitiessuchashiking,camping,canoeing,seakayaking,cross-countryskiing,snowshoeing,birding,andmore.Natureappreciation, education, and research activities are permitted in most nature reserves and low-impactcampingispermittedatdesignatedsitesinsomenaturereserves.

HuntingHuntingandtrapping,withtheexceptionofbear-baiting,arepermittedinwildernessareas,provideditisdoneincompliancewithanyapplicablerulesorregulations.Huntingandtrappingarenotpermittedwithinnaturereservesorprovincialparksbecauseofthesensitivity and intent of these areas.

Sport FishingSportfishingispermittedinprovincialparksandwildernessareas,butnotinnaturereserves.Aswell,vehicleaccesstomanypopularfishinglakesismaintainedthroughthedesignofwildernessareaboundaries.Manylakesandwaterwaysthatarenearnewnaturereservesarenotincludedwithinthelegalboundary,andwouldstillbeavailableforfishing.

Vehicle UseTominimizetheimpactonnature,vehiclesaregenerallyprohibitedinparksandprotectedareas,withsomeexceptions:

• automobilesarepermittedonparkroads,butoff-highwayvehiclesarenotpermitted

• incertainsituations,somevehicleusecanbeauthorizedinwildernessareasundertheWilderness Areas Protection Act

• vehiclesarenotpermittedinnaturereserves

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Connecting Routes: Innewwildernessareas,ifavehicle-userouteisanimportantlinkwithinaregionaltrailnetwork,itmaybedesignatedforcontinuedvehicleusethroughanagreementwithagrouporanorganization.NovaScotiaEnvironmentholdsagreementsgoverningspecificrouteswiththeAllTerrainVehicleAssociationofNovaScotia(ATVANS)andtheSnowmobilersAssociationofNovaScotia(SANS).

Duringthepastseveralyears,NovaScotiaEnvironmenthasworkedwithATVANSandSANSandothervehicleuserstodiscussandidentifypriorityconnectingrouteswithinpotentialnewwildernessareasorwildernessareaadditions.Somenewwildernessareasinthisplanincludekeyroutesthatwillbeconsideredfortrail-useagreements.Other,secondaryroutesinwildernessareaswillbeclosedtorecreationaloff-highwayvehicleuse.

Other Vehicle Use: Someroadsorrouteshavebeenleftoutsidetheboundaryofthenewprotectedareas,andwillcontinuetobemanagedasCrownland.These“excludedroutes”arehighlightedintheonlinemap,andwillbeshownonfinalboundarymapsforeacharea.Induecourse,signswillalsobeerectedatmainaccesspointsindicatingroutesthatare open or closed to vehicle use.

Inwildernessareas,licencesallowinglimitedvehicleaccesscanbeissuedforspecificuses(suchasresearch,orreachingprivatelandoranexistingcampsitelease).Motorboatsmayalsobeusedforfishinginmostwildernessareasiftheoperatorsholdavalidfishinglicence.

Legal InterestsExistinglegalinterestscanbehonoured,subjecttoconditions,inwildernessareasbutgenerallycannotbeexercisedfollowingdesignationofnaturereservesorprovincialparks.

Theseinterestsincludemineralandpetroleumrights,undergroundstorageleases,powerlinesandpipelines,drinkingwatersupplyareas,andcampsiteleases.

Inlimitedcases,theprovincemaygrantaneasementwithinaprovincialpark.

Detailsonmajorexistinglegalinterestsareoutlinedonthefollowingpages:

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Mineral and Petroleum RightsSomeexistingmineralandpetroleumrightsareoverlappedbynewprovincialparks,wildernessareas,andnaturereservesidentifiedinthisplan.Throughouttheplanningprocess,protectedareaboundariesweredesignedtominimizetheoverlapwithsuchrightswherepossible.

Theprovincewilltreattheseoverlappingrightsinavarietyofways,dependingonindividual circumstances.

Alllandswithexistingmineralexplorationrightsthatoverlapareasintendedintheplan for nature reserve designation are identified for potential protection, subject to addressingoverlappingrights.Thisapproachisalsotakenwithcertainlandsthatoverlapareasintendedforwildernessareadesignation.Theseoverlappinglandswouldbelegallyprotected only if the mineral rights are no longer present.

Certainlandswithexistingpetroleumorundergroundstoragerightsthatoverlapareasintheplanintendedfornaturereserveorwildernessareadesignationarealsoidentifiedforpotential protection, subject to addressing overlapping rights. These overlapping lands wouldonlybelegallyprotectedifthepetroleumorundergroundstoragerightsarenolonger present.

Forpotentialprotectedareaswherethedesignationisdependentonaddressingexistingmineralorpetroleumrights,governmentwillworkwithindividualrightsholderstoa)seek or negotiate voluntary consent of the rights holders to surrender the rights on the overlappinglands,orb)establishanapproachthatallowsrightsholderstocontinuetoexercisetheirrights.Thegoalofthiswouldbetodeterminethepresenceofaneconomically viable resource such that a protection decision could be made. Therearesomeareasintheplan(intendedforwildernessareadesignation)thatoverlapmineralandpetroleumrightsforwhichthelegalprotectionisnotsubjecttoexistingrights.Inthesecases,rightsholdersmaybeauthorizedtocarryoutactivitiesinamannerconsistentwiththeWildernessAreasProtectionActtoexercisetheirinterests,providedthat the activities do not degrade the respective areas.

Campsite LeasesExistingcampsiteleaseholdersinwildernessareascancontinuetousetheirleaseunderthetermsoftheircurrentagreementuntilnewareasarelegallydesignated.Theywouldthenhavetheopportunitytorenewtheirleaseasawildernessareacampsitelicence.

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Acampsiteleasevehiclelicensingprogramisbeingdevelopedforwildernessareas;intheinterim,campownersmaycontinuetoaccesstheircampsitesbyvehicleonexistinganddirectroutesinamannerconsistentwithanyotherrulesandregulations.Vehicleaccess tocampsitesinawildernessareacanbelicensedtosupportstructuremaintenance or removal.

Therearenocampsiteleasescontainedwithinnaturereservesoutlinedinthisplan.However,somecampsiteleasesitesmayshareboundarieswithnewnaturereserves,potentially affecting access.

CampsiteleaseholderswhoareconcernedabouttheaccessoruseoftheirleaseinnewwildernessareasornaturereservesshoulddiscusstheirconcernswithNovaScotiaEnvironment.

TheNovaScotiaDepartmentofNaturalResourceswillworkwithleaseholdersinparkstoaddress issues.

Theprovinceiscurrentlyworkingonanupdatedcampsiteleasepolicythatwillhelptoclarify the treatment of campsite leases.

Campsonlandsthatwererecentlyacquiredbytheprovince,thatarenowintendedforwildernessareaprotection,maybeconsideredforawildernesscamplicenceifthecampownershavepermissionfromthepreviouslandowners.Individualswithcampsinsuchlocations are encouraged to contact Nova Scotia Environment. Private Land InholdingsInsomecases,newprovincialparks,wildernessareas,ornaturereservescansurroundprivateland,creatinginholdings.Wewillresolveaccessissuesresultingfrominholdingsbyworkingwithprivateland-ownersonacase-by-casebasis.Theprovincemayalsoconsideracquiringin-heldlandsfromwillingsellersasresourcespermit.

Almostallpotentialinholdingsarewithinwildernessareas.Ifneeded,accesstowildernessareainholdingswouldbeprovidedbylicenceundertheWilderness Areas Protection Act but may be subject to conditions.

Reasonable access may also be granted to provincial park inholdings through an easement.

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How We Will Get There (Goals and Actions)OurParksandProtectedAreasPlanbringstogetherdetailedplanning,consultation,andcoordination by both the Department of Natural Resources and Nova Scotia Environment.

This helps the province to administer Nova Scotia’s parks and protected areas through auniformapproach.Itssuccesswillbedemonstratedbythehealthandintegrityof our various protected ecosystems, and the enjoyment of Nova Scotians and visitors whousethem.

To help ensure that success, this plan includes specific goals and actions centred on the core legislative mandates of protection, outdoor recreation, education, and tourism. This plan does not list all activities to be undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources andNovaScotiaEnvironment;itidentifiesthehighest-prioritygoalsandactions.

Goal 1Ensure protection of Nova Scotia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Protectingnatureisaprimarypurposeofourwildernessareas,naturereserves,andprovincial parks. Some are primarily established to protect the ecosystems that support sensitivespeciesorotherimportantwildlife;othersareespeciallysuitableforpublicaccessand recreational use or to protect a range of historic, cultural, and archaeological sites.

Threats to these areas include inappropriate and unmanaged public use, invasive species, climatechange,lackofregulatorycontrols,andeffortstobalancerecreationalusewithpreservation and protection objectives.

Actions:

• LegallyprotectpropertiesundertheProvincialParksAct,WildernessAreasProtectionActandSpecialPlacesProtectionAct(naturereserves)by2015.

• Ensuremaintenanceofecologicalintegrityand,asfeasible,implement ecologicalrestorationmeasurestorestorelandsandbiodiversitywithin parks and protected areas.

• Reviseparkpolicyandguidelinesin2013toemphasizeprotectionofheritagevalues.

• ReviewandupdatetheProvincialParksActandassociatedregulationsin2013toensure protection of heritage values is a priority.

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• UpdatelegislationfornaturereservesdesignatedundertheSpecialPlacesProtectionActtomaintainhigh-levelnatureprotectionwhileclarifyingthetreatmentofexistinglegalinterestsandcertainlow-impactrecreationaluses.Thiswillincludetheconsiderationofhuntingorotheractivitiesincircumstanceswheresuchactivitiesareconsistentwithgoalsforthemaintenanceorrestorationofecologicalintegrityforindividual nature reserves.

• Strengthencomplianceinitiatives,includingpublicawareness,education,andenforcement.

Goal 2Provide strategic direction to guide planning, management, and operations.

Ittakesknowledgeandunderstandingtobalancethevariouseconomic,socialandenvironmental values that are rooted in an integrated parks and protected areas system. Manyindividualsandorganizationsvaluetheseproperties,andtheirreasonsandinterestsmay differ. Navigating these disparate interests requires strategic planning.

Actions:

• Completemanagementplanningforallcoreprovincialparksby2025.

• Completeparkmanagementplansormanagementstatementsinadvanceofmajornewcapitaldevelopmentprojects.

• Developamanagementplanningframeworkforwildernessareasby2015.

• Developandimplementacoordinated,science-basedinventory,research,andmonitoring program for provincial parks and protected areas.

• Applyscience-basedapproachestoevaluatetheeffectiveness,andimprovemanagement of, parks and protected areas.

• PromoteawarenessforopportunitiesonCrownlandthatmaycomplementprovincialparks and protected areas program objectives through future planning processes.

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Goal 3Challenge Nova Scotians to work together to create a sustainable parks and protected areas system.

NovaScotianslovetheirprovincialparksandprotectedareas.Theyalsowanttheseareastoprotectimportantheritagevalues;provideopportunitiesforarangeofhigh-quality,nature-basedrecreationalandeducationalexperiences;andoffertheassociatedfacilitiesand services that support public use.

The bottom line is that there are not enough people and funds to maintain or expand all theexistingtrails,campsites,andotherparkinfrastructure.Fiscalconstraintandoften-competing demands for increased public use and protection threatens the sustainability of Nova Scotia’s parks and protected areas. The public needs to engage in the decision-making process, and the province encourages partnerships.

Actions:

• Startingin2014,establishaparksandprotectedareasforumtofacilitatethesharingofscienceandmanagementinformationwithabroaderconstituencyofresearchers,landmanagers,partneragenciesandorganizations,andtheinterestedpublic.

• Engageandconsultwithlocalcommunitiesandstakeholdersinplanning,management,andoperationwherepossible.

• Encouragelong-term,effective,andsustainablecommunityandmunicipalpartnerships.

• Developcommunitypartnershipfundingoptionstosupportprovincialparksby2014.

• Engageothergovernmentdepartmentsandagencieswithcomplementaryresponsibilities to support parks and protected areas planning, development, or program delivery.

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Goal 4Collaborate with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia.

Action:

• ThroughtheexistingMi’kmaq–NovaScotiaProtectedAreasSelectionandManagementTechnicalAdvisoryGroup,developnewapproachesforMi’kmaqinvolvement in the management of parks and protected areas.

Goal 5Deepen appreciation of Nova Scotia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Our provincial parks and protected areas contain a rich and diverse range of natural and culturalheritagevalues.Educationandinterpretationeffortswithintheseareasmustbeexpanded to inspire, educate, and engage visitors.

Actions:

• DevelopamasterplanfornatureandculturalheritageinterpretationinNovaScotia’sprovincialparksby2015.

• Increaseinterpretiveprogramming,displays,andsignageatpointsofinterestinparks.

• Establishformallinkswithotherorganizationstoimproveoutdooreducationprogramming to youth.

• Completeculturalheritageinventoriesandinterpretiveplansfortwoparkpropertiesannually,startingin2015.

• Workingwithpartners,developapproachestoincreasetheunderstandingandappreciationofnaturalheritageinprovincialwildernessareasandnaturereserves.

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Goal 6Provide nature-based recreation while protecting natural and cultural heritage.

Our parks and protected areas provide excellent opportunities for nature-based recreational activities. They encourage an active lifestyle, promote appreciation of our natural environment, and support local economies through tourism. The benefits of providingopportunitiesforoutdoorrecreationneedtobebalancedwitheffortstoprotectimportant heritage values.

Actions:

• IncreasefocusontheconservationandenjoymentofwaterwaysinNovaScotiabycreatingcleargoalsandprioritiesforprovincialparticipationintheCanadianHeritageRiversprogram,andestablishingaprovincialwaterwaysprogramforrecreationandconservation purposes.

• Investinparkstosupportnature-basedrecreation.

• Workwithpublicandprivatepartnerstoexplorenewopportunitiesforruraleconomicdevelopment by improving investment and partnerships for parks and protected areas to encourage and support scientific research, nature-based recreation, and tourism.

• Considercompatiblenon-motorizedtraildevelopmentproposalsinwildernessareas,throughagreementswithinterestedorganizations.

• Establishlong-distancehikingtrailsusingprovincialparks,wildernessareas,abandonedrailcorridors,Crownlands,andwhereagreed,privatelandstoconnectprovincial parks and protected areas.

• Significantlyreduceoreliminatethebacklogofoperations,maintenance,anddevelopmentprojectsintheparksystemby2025,subjecttofiscalresources.

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Goal 7Market and promote parks and protected areas.

Many Nova Scotians use parks and protected areas, but not all areas see an equal numberofvisitors.Thismayreflectalimitedawarenessofopportunitiesandexperiences,amenities, and services offered across the system.

Actions:

• By2015,developandshareacomprehensiveandintegratedvisionforNovaScotia’sparks and protected areas that identifies broad societal benefits, and highlights linkagesandrelationshipswithothergovernmentandpartner-basedinitiatives.

• Engagewithpartnerstoincreasepublicawarenessofthesocialandenvironmentalbenefits of parks and protected areas.

• Useinnovativemarketingandpromotionstrategiestoattractnewusers.

• Encourageandpromoteyear-rounduse.

• Improveaccesstoparksforthosewithdisabilitiesandthoseusingpublictransitandactive transportation.

• Improvemeasurementofprovincialparkuse,includingnumbersofdayusers.

• Conductusersurveyseveryfiveyearstomeasurebothattitudestowardparksandprotected areas and expectations of visitors.

• UpdatetheProvincialParksMarketingPlanby2015.

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Goal 8Encourage organizational excellence.

Parksandprotectedareascreatememoriesforlife.Helpingtomakesuretheyarepositive memories involves both the immediacy of good customer service and long-term managementpracticesthatreflectthebroaderpublicgood.Thatrequiresawidevarietyofstafftoplan,develop,operate,andmanageparks.Italsorequiresanefficientandaccountableorganizationalstructure.

Actions:

• EstablishaprogrammanagementcommitteewithNaturalResourcesandNovaScotiaEnvironmentstaffin2013toprovideongoingcoordinationoftheprovincialparksandprotected areas system.

• Reviewtheefficiencyandeffectivenessofcurrentprovincialparkdeliverymodelsin2013,andtransitiontonewmodels,ifdeemedbeneficial,by2015.

• ReportannuallyonNovaScotia’sparksandprotectedareasprogram,beginningin2014.

• Reviewtheparksandprotectedareasprogramtoidentifyefficienciesandoptionstoeffectively resource and manage the program to achieve the key goals of protection whiledeliveringarangeofpublicbenefits.

• ReportprogressonprotectioninNovaScotiainaccordancewithinternationallyrecognizedstandards.

• Providestaffwithprofessionalandtechnicaltrainingtoimproveon-the-jobeffectiveness, and continue to ensure a dedicated, highly trained, and client-focused

workforce.

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Goal 9Address gaps in the parks and protected areas system.

ThenewparksandprotectedareaslandswillprotectanimpressiveselectionofNovaScotia’swildspaces.ButmoreactionsareneededtohelpmaintainbiodiversityinNovaScotia. This includes an increased focus on private land conservation.

Actions:

• Workwithacademicandconservationpartnerstoidentifygapsintheparksandprotected areas system.

• Furtherdevelopandsupportlandtrustsandotherpartnerstoencourageleadershipin, and continued enhancement of, private land conservation in the province, and secure and protect ecologically important private lands.

• Workwithfederalconservationagenciesandotherpartnerstoexploreopportunitiesfor complementary conservation actions in areas of shared responsibility, including the integration of coastal elements.

• Developinnovativeapproachestoensurethatparksandprotectedareasfunctionasanetworkthateffectivelycontributestobiodiversityobjectives.

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Appendix A: Lands

Thefollowingisacompletelistofnewprotectedareas,aswellas provincial park properties.

NR = Nature Reserve

WA = Wilderness Area

PP = ProvincialPark

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Name and Designation

Area (ha) and status* County

Area (ha) for potential protection**

Comments / Special Considerations

1 AlderGroundsWilderness Area

477(expansion) Guysborough

2 Angevine Lake Nature Reserve

272(new) Cumberland OHVroute262excluded.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

3 Ashfield Nature Reserve

74(new) Inverness 4 Legalprotectionof4hasubject to addressing mineral rights.

4 Aylesford Mountain Nature Reserve

45(new) Kings Roadsalongwesternandnorthern boundary not included.

5 Baddeck River Wilderness Area

2684(new) Victoria Potentialsnowmobiletrailagreementforroute710.

6 Baleine Nature Reserve

1269(new) CBRM Camping on designated sites and berry picking for personal use to be permitted. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

7 Barneys River Nature Reserve

563(new) Pictou 12 Legalprotectionof12 hasubject to addressing mineral rights.

8 Basque Islands Nature Reserve

6(new) Richmond

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9 Bennery Lake Nature Reserve

243(new) HRM Finalboundariesand use agreement to be determined in consultationwithHalifaxWater.

10 Big Bog Wilderness Area

161(expansion) Guysborough 161 Legal protection subject to woodsupplyanalysis.

11 BigMeadowBrook Nature Reserve

283(new) Colchester 283 Legal protection subject toclarificationwithDucksUnlimited.

12 BirchHillNatureReserve

61(new) Colchester

13 Black River Bog Nature Reserve

109(new) Inverness Rail trail excluded.

15 Blandford Nature Reserve

20(expansion) Lunenburg

16 Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area

465(expansion) HRM ProposedHighway113corridorexcluded.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

17 Boggy Lake Wilderness Area

946(expansion) Guysborough,HRM

Vehicleaccesstobeprovided to Bear Lake. Road to private land inholding on Long Lake excluded.

18 BornishHillNature Reserve

1140(expansion) Inverness 1140 Legal protection subject to addressing mineral right.Snowmobilerouteexcluded.

19 BowersMeadowsWilderness Area

30(expansion) Shelburne

20 Cains Mountain Wilderness Area

637(new) Victoria 87 Legalprotectionof87ha subject to addressing mineral rights.

21 Calvary River Nature Reserve

1179(new) Colchester PembrokeRoadandoneother road excluded. ProvincewillworkwithATVANStoidentifypossiblebypassATVroute.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.


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22 Cap La Ronde Nature Reserve

72(new) Richmond Sea duck hunting permittedbelowthemeanhighwatermark.Designated campsites to be considered. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

24 Cape Mabou Wilderness Area

1545(new) Inverness NorthHighlandsCapeMabou Road and community pasture excludedfromwildernessarea.

25 Cape St. Marys Nature Reserve

342(new) Guysborough Accesswillbeprovidedtoprivate land inholding.

26 Caribou Rivers Nature Reserve

33(new) Pictou

27 Carters Beach Nature Reserve

95(new) Queens Parkingconcerns,accesstoandstewardshipoflighthouse, and site management issues to be considered through final boundary design and/or local stewardshipagreements.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

28 Cedar Lake Nature Reserve

23(new) Yarmouth Camping to be permitted at designated campsite. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

29 Chase Lake Wilderness Area

849(new) Cumberland 849 Road excluded from wildernessarea.Legalprotection subject to addressing petroleum rights.

30 Chedabucto FaultNatureReserve

147(new) Guysborough Rail trail excluded from nature reserve. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.


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31 CherryHillBeachNature Reserve

50(new) Lunenburg Parkinglotexcludedfromnature reserve. Clam digging not affected. Sea duck hunting permitted belowmeanhighwatermark.

32 Cheticamp Island Nature Reserve

26(new) Inverness

33 Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area

6878(expansion) Cumberland 4083 A portion is of interest for potential securement byprovince(4,083ha).ChignectoShipRailwayexcludedfromwildernessarea.PotentialOHVagreementforroute104andconnectortoNewBrunswick.MaritimesandNortheastPipelinetobelicensed. Camp access at LongLaketobereviewedthrough site-specific planning.

34 Chimney Corner Nature Reserve

731(new) Inverness

35 Cloud Lake Wilderness Area

4894(expansion) Annapolis, Kings

Access roads to Cloud Lake andFrogLakeexcludedfromwildernessarea.

36 CoffinIslandNature Reserve

50(new) Queens

37 CowanBrookNature Reserve

59(new) HRM

38 Cross Lake Nature Reserve

201(new) HRM 31 A portion is subject to lands being acquired by theProvince(27ha).

39 CrowNeckNature Reserve

22(new) Shelburne

40 Dalhousie Mountain Nature Reserve

46(new) Pictou Road excluded from nature reserve.

41 Denis Lakes Wilderness Area

485(new) Guysborough

42 DevilsJawWilderness Area

2900(new) Hants 223 RoadtoLawrenceCoveof Long Lake excluded fromwildernessarea.Portion(223ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.


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43 Diligent River Nature Reserve

132(new) Cumberland 30 A portion is subject to lands being acquired by theProvince(30ha).

44 Dochertys Brook Nature Reserve

12(new) Cumberland Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

45 DouglasMeadowBrook Wilderness Area

599(new) Colchester, Cumberland

599 Legal protection subject to addressing petroleum rights.

46 Drug Brook Nature Reserve

35(new) Pictou

47 Dunraven Bog Nature Reserve

3199(new) Queens

48 Eagles Nest Nature Reserve

153(new) Hants

49 East River St. Marys Nature Reserve

5(new) Guysborough,Pictou

50 Eastern Shore Islands Wilderness Area

1844(new) Guysborough,HRM

95 Camp structure issues to bedealtwithonacaseby case basis consistent withprovincialpolicies.Legal protection of several islands(95ha)pendingconfirmationofCrownownership.

51 EconomyPointNature Reserve

181(new) Colchester 62 A portion is of interest for potentialsecurement(62ha).

52 Economy River Wilderness Area

5747(expansion) Colchester, Cumberland

1448 Legal protection of portion (1,148ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. PotentialOHVagreementforroutes3and5.ExistingSANS agreement for route 104tobeextended.

53 Eigg Mountain - James River Wilderness Area

2450(expansion) Antigonish, Pictou

259 Connecting roads excluded. Existing SANS agreementforroute715Ato be extended. Legal protection of a portion (259ha)subjecttowoodsupply analysis.


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54 Eighteen Mile Brook Nature Reserve

1046(expansion) Queens Some excluded roads. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

55 FiveMileRiverWilderness Area

2016(new) Hants 2016 Legal protection of this areawillbedelayeduntil2020.Legalprotectionsubject to addressing petroleum rights. PotentialroadexclusionsandOHVtrailagreementssubject to future planning and consultation.

56 FlatIronNatureReserve

33(new) Cumberland

57 FossilCoastNature Reserve

278(new) Cumberland

58 FourchuCoastWilderness Area

4898(new) CBRM, Richmond

105 Legal protection of portion(7ha)subjectto addressing mineral rights. MacDonald Road and land north of road to Upper Marie Joseph Lake excluded from wildernessarea.RoadtoStewartsPondandPigPointRoadexcludedfromwildernessarea.Publicaccess to Capelin Cove to be addressed though additional planning and consultation.

59 FrenchRiverWilderness Area

17094(expansion)

Victoria 914 Legal protection of portion(686ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Legal protection of portion (228ha)pendingreviewofsiting options for potential windenergyproject.Highlandroad/OHVroute814fromOregonexcluded.

60 GabarusWilderness Area

125(expansion) CBRM

61 GegoganHarbourNatureReserve

181(new) Guysborough 122 Campingtobeallowedindesignated areas. Access toprivatelandwillbeprovided.


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62 GiantsLakeWilderness Area

3644(new) Antigonish, Guysborough

548 Roadstofiretower&northof Three Cornered Lake excluded.PotentialOHVagreement for connecting routes. Legal protection of aportion(548ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.

63 GlenBrookNature Reserve

320(new) Victoria RearBigHillRd./OHVroute715andNSPIletterof authority area excluded from nature reserve. Powerlinesexcludedfrom nature reserve. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.GlenBrookandfishing hole excluded.

64 GlendyerNatureReserve

211(new) Inverness

65 GoldBrookNature Reserve

52(new) Victoria 4 Portion(4ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

66 GrassyIslandNature Reserve

1(new) Lunenburg

67 GreenIslandNature Reserve

11(new) Shelburne

68 GrosNezNatureReserve

51(new) Richmond Community use and non-motorizedaccesstobe addressed through additional planning. Designated campsites to be considered. Access toprivatelandwillbeprovided.

69 GullLakeWilderness Area

2973(new) CBRM

70 GullyLakeWilderness Area

245(expansion) Colchester, Pictou

225 A portion is subject to lands being acquired bytheProvince.Legalprotection of Rogart Mountainportion(187ha)subjecttoaddressingmineral rights.


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71 GuysboroughHeadlandsWilderness Area

2489(new) Guysborough 1256 Lands immediately behind communityofNewHarbour(23ha)excludedfromwildernessarea.SnowmobilerouteacrossGullLakenotaffected.FishermansHarbour(CountryHarbourHead)parcel(1,256ha)subjecttoreviewofpotentialeconomic development opportunities.

72 HarmonyLakeNature Reserve

39(new) Queens 39 Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights.

73 HarpersLakeNature Reserve

401(new) Shelburne Boundary adjustment due to road construction to be considered prior to designation. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

74 HectanoogaCedarSwampNature Reserve

124(new) Digby Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

75 HoldenLakeWilderness Area

1503(new) Lunenburg Motorizedaccessandfinalboundarytobereviewedthroughadditionalreviewand planning.

76 HumesRiverWilderness Area

3596(new) Inverness, Victoria

PotentialOHVagreementforroute700.Trailopportunities along MacPhersonBrooktobeexplored.

77 HurlburtBrookNature Reserve

162(new) Guysborough 162 Legal protection subject to woodsupplyanalysis.

78 Indian Man Lake Nature Reserve

407(expansion) Guysborough Pipelinecorridorexcluded.

79 Indian River Wilderness Area

2112(new) Guysborough 1275 Access to camps not affected.Potentialboundary expansion to HeadLakesandsouthalongriver(1,275ha)subjecttofurtherreview.


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80 Ingonish River Wilderness Area

10712(new) Victoria 849 Legal protection of portion(666ha)subjectto addressing mineral rights.Portion(183ha)pendingreviewofsitingoptions for potential windenergyproject.PotentialsnowmobiletrailagreementforGisbornetrail to Ski Cape Smokey.

81 Irish Cove Nature Reserve

162(new) Richmond

82 IsaacsHarbourRiver Wilderness Area

2167(new) Guysborough 1045 Legal protection of portion (585ha)subjecttowoodsupply analysis. Legal protectionofportion(446ha)subjecttoaddressingmineral rights.

83 Janvrin Island Nature Reserve

121(new) Richmond Designated campsites to be considered. Sea duck huntingpermittedbelowmeanhighwatermark.

84 Johnson Lake Nature Reserve

162(new) CBRM Railtrailandpowerlinecorridor(sufficientwidthtoaccommodateMaritimeLinkproject)excluded from nature reserve.OHVtrailparallelto Johnson Lake excluded from nature reserve. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

85 Jordan Lake Nature Reserve

141(new) Queens 19 Legal protection of portion(19ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

86 Kelley River Wilderness Area

132(expansion) Cumberland PotentialOHVagreementforroute31B.

87 Kennetcook River Nature Reserve

124(new) Hants

88 Kluscap Wilderness Area

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89 Lake Egmont Nature Reserve

89(new) HRM

90 Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area

23(expansion) Queens

91 Lambs Lake Nature Reserve

158(new) Annapolis

92 Lighthouse Beach Nature Reserve

8(new) Pictou

93 Liscomb River Wilderness Area

3743(expansion) Guysborough 248 Some roads excluded from wildernessarea.Legalprotection of portion subject to addressing mineralrights(102hapluspotentialclaimrenewalsupto890ha).Legalprotection of another portion(146ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.

94 Little Beaver Lakes Nature Reserve

357(new) Inverness 1

95 Little Soldier Lake Nature Reserve

88(new) HRM Finalboundaryanddesignation type pending furtherdiscussionswithHalifaxWater.

96 Long Lake Bog Nature Reserve

714(new) Queens 142 Legal protection of portion(142ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

97 Long Lake Nature Reserve

386(expansion) Lunenburg

98 Loon Lake Nature Reserve

384(new) Guysborough 5

99 LowerMerseyNature Reserve

822(new) Queens Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

100 MacAulaysHillNature Reserve

105(new) Victoria

101 MacKay Brook Nature Reserve

20(new) Pictou PreviouslynamedMacBethRoad.

102 MacDonalds PondNatureReserve

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103 MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve

122(new) Inverness Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

104 MacRae Brook Nature Reserve

383(new) Victoria FinalboundariesandOHVtrailconsiderationsubject to potential land exchange.

105 MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve

51(new) Inverness Powerlinecorridorexcluded from nature reserve.

106 Margaree Brook Nature Reserve

269(new) Inverness Forestaccessroadexcluded from nature reserve.

107 Margaree River Wilderness Area

2142(expansion) Inverness PotentialOHVtrailagreement or exclusion for route905.

108 Masons Mountain Nature Reserve

825(new) Inverness

109 FramboiseIntervale Nature Reserve

256(new) Richmond 256 PreviouslynamedMcCormack Lake. Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights.

111 McGowanLakeNature Reserve

1155(new) Annapolis, Queens

736 Powerline,riflerange,and some roads excluded from nature reserve. Legal protection of portion (736ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Includes former Kempt ProvincialParkReserve.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

112 MedwayLakesWilderness Area

19382(new) Annapolis Road to Lake Alma excludedfromwildernessarea. Designation type (i.e.,ProvincialParkorWildernessArea)ofparcelsalongRoute8tobe determined through additional planning.


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114 Middle River Wilderness Area

3221(expansion) Inverness, Victoria

1666 HighlandRoadexcludedfromwildernessarea.Potentialsnowmobiletrailagreementforroute105atTwelveO’ClockMountain.Legal protection of portion (1666ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

115 Minard Brook Nature Reserve

83(new) Queens 63 Legal protection of portion(63ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

117 Montrose Nature Reserve

25(new) Colchester

118 Mulcuish Lake Nature Reserve

53(new) CBRM

119 MulgraveHillsNature Reserve

667(new) Guysborough 425 Legal protection of portion (425ha)subjecttowoodsupply analysis.

121 Nine Mile Woods Wilderness Area

1031(new) Guysborough 182 Rail trail and pipeline corridor excluded. Legal protectionofportion(182ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.

122 North Mountain Wilderness Area

1304(new) Inverness 228 Legal protection of portion(228ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

123 North River Wilderness Area

963(expansion) Victoria Highlandroad/OHVroute814fromOregonexcluded.

124 SnowshoeLakesNature Reserve

414(new) Annapolis PreviouslynamedNorthfield Road.

125 NorthwestBrookNature Reserve

386(new) Shelburne 104 Excluded road. Legal protectionofportion(104ha)subjecttoaddressingmineral rights.

126 Ogden Round Lake Wilderness Area

134(expansion) Guysborough

127 Ohio River Nature Reserve

24(new) Antigonish

128 Old Annapolis Road Nature Reserve

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129 Otter Island Nature Reserve

9(new) Victoria

130 PanukeLakeNature Reserve

478(expansion) Hants 0 PowerlinecorridorandseveralcampsonPanukeLake excluded from nature reserve.Includestwoislands in St. Margarets Bay Lake previously proposed as provincial park.

131 PearlIslandNature Reserve

12(new) Lunenburg

132 PetiteBogNature Reserve

769(new) Hants

133 PleasantRiverNature Reserve

1132(new) Lunenburg, Queens

334 RoadtoPleasantRiverLake excluded from nature reserve. Legal protectionofportion(334ha)subjecttoaddressingmineral rights. Access to be provided to private inholdings.

134 PockwockWilderness Area

1178(new) HRM,Hants Finalboundariesand use agreement to be determined in consultationwithHalifaxWater.

135 PointMichaudNature Reserve

343(new) Richmond Designated campsites to be considered. Sea duck huntingpermittedbelowmeanhighwatermark.

136 PollettsCove-AspyFaultWilderness Area

95(expansion) Victoria GearstorageareaonSheep Island excluded fromwildernessarea.

137 PollyBrookWilderness Area

764(new) Cumberland PotentialOHVagreementonpowerlinecorridor.

138 PonhookLakeNature Reserve

160(expansion) Lunenburg, Queens

139 PorcupineLakeWilderness Area

951(new) Digby Some roads excluded from wildernessarea.

140 PorcupineLakesNature Reserve

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141 PortLaTourBogs 1400(new) Queens, Shelburne

1400 Legal protection subject to clarification from Ducks Unlimited. Designation type subject to consultationwithMi'kmaqand Ducks Unlimited. Portion(377ha)subjecttoconfirmingCrownownership.

142 PortL'HebertNature Reserve

687(new) Shelburne AccesstoHaleyLakenotaffected.

143 PortapiqueRiverWilderness Area

1096(expansion) Colchester, Cumberland

121 Legal protection of portion(121ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

144 QuinnsMeadowNature Reserve

45(expansion) Shelburne

145 RaggedHarbourNature Reserve

37(new) Queens Campingtobeallowedatdesignated sites.

146 RavenHeadWilderness Area

401(expansion) Cumberland RoadtowharfatTwoRivers excluded from wildernessarea.

147 RawdonRiverNature Reserve

132(new) HRM 13 River excluded to allowfishing.Legalprotection of portion (13ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

148 River Denys Nature Reserve

136(new) Inverness 18 Legal protection of portion(18ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

149 River Inhabitants Nature Reserve

718(expansion) Inverness 517 Legal protection of a portion(213ha)subjectto expiry of gypsum and gas storage rights. Legal protection of a portion (112ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.Powerline corridor excluded. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.


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150 River John Nature Reserve

44(new) Pictou 44 Legal protection subject to lands being acquired by theProvince.

151 Rogues Roost Wilderness Area

1193(new) HRM 63 Legal protection of portion(63ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

152 RosewayRiverWilderness Area

1680(new) Shelburne Road to private land on McKay Lake excluded.

153 Ruiss Noir Wilderness Area

1612(new) Inverness

154 Rush Lake Nature Reserve

297(new) Guysborough

155 Sackville River Nature Reserve

631(new) HRM GirlGuidecampleaseatLewisLakeexcludedfrom nature reserve. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

156 Scrag Lake Wilderness Area

1838(new) Annapolis, Lunenburg

Access to Scrag Lake provided.

157 Seal Cove Nature Reserve

81(new) Inverness

158 SevenFallsNature Reserve

693(new) Inverness, Victoria

159 Shelburne River Wilderness Area

1144(expansion) Queens

160 Sherlock Lake Nature Reserve

146(new) HRM 146 Legal protection of portion(120ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

161 Shingle Lake Nature Reserve

1722(new) Lunenburg 305 MedleeLane(accesstoShingleLake)excludedfrom nature reserve.


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162 ShipHarbourLong Lake Wilderness Area

1311(expansion) HRM 389 Portionissubjecttolands being acquired by theProvince(519ha).Roads excluded from thewildernessareainclude Murchyville Rd at Otter Lake, access to Lake Charlotte, access to PortapiqueLakeandnearHartmanLake.Railtrailexcluded. Includes former Lake Charlotte North ProvincialParkReserve.

163 Shut-in Island Nature Reserve

7(new) HRM

164 Silver River Wilderness Area

6187(new) Digby, Yarmouth

978 Selected roads and access points for hunting, fishing, and boating excluded fromwildernessarea.Designation of a portion (978ha)pendingfurtherdiscussionwithNatureConservancy of Canada. Note:1,415hanearKemptville previously proposed for protection tobemanagedasCrownland.

165 Sissiboo River Wilderness Area

1205(new) Digby WeymouthFallsRoadexcluded.PotentialOHVtrail agreement.

166 Skull Bog Lake Nature Reserve

524(new) Annapolis

167 Slade Lake Nature Reserve

24(new) Cumberland

168 Sloans Lake Nature Reserve

141(new) Yarmouth Boat launch not affected.

169 Smith Lake Nature Reserve

620(new) Lunenburg

170 South Branch MeadowsNatureReserve

302(new) Colchester 302 Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights.


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171 SouthPanukeWilderness Area

6847(new) HRM,Hants,Lunenburg

Timber Lake and Connaught Lake not includedinwildernessarea. Road access to Timber Lake and adjacent camp excluded from wildernessarea.AccesstoboatlaunchatPanukeLake excluded from wildernessarea.

172 South River Nature Reserve

15(new) Antigonish

173 SouthwestMabou River Nature Reserve

93(new) Inverness

174 St.AndrewsRiverWilderness Area

4196(new) Colchester 4196 Legal protection of this areawillbedelayeduntil2020.Portionissubjectto lands being acquired bytheProvince(1372ha).Legalprotectionofaportion(1590ha)subjectto addressing petroleum rights. Road exclusions andpotentialOHVtrailagreements subject to future planning and consultation. Disjunct downstreamportion(720ha)renamedWestSt.Andrews.

175 St. Margarets Bay Islands Nature Reserve

55(new) HRM,Lunenburg

Camping to be considered at designated sites.

176 St. Marys River Corridor Lands

3096(new) Guysborough,Pictou

496 Finaldesignationtypeand mix subject to additional planning. Portionissubjecttolands being acquired by theProvince(561ha).FourroadsoffWaternishRoadexcludedaswellas road to Lead Mine Pool/privateproperty.Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.


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177 Staples Brook Nature Reserve

1066(new) Colchester 358 Legal protection of portion(358ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights andareviewofrestrictivecovenants.

178 Steepbank Brook Nature Reserve

203(new) Cumberland Powerlinecorridorexcluded. Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

179 StewiackeRiverWilderness Area

505(new) Colchester 505 Legal protection of this areawillbedelayeduntil2020.Legalprotectionsubject to addressing petroleum rights. HemlockLoopRoadexcludedfromwildernessarea.

180 SugarHarbourIslands Nature Reserve

36(new) Guysborough

181 Sutherlands Lake Nature Reserve

215(new) Guysborough 54 Legal protection of portion(54ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

182 Tobacco Island Nature Reserve

9(new) Guysborough

183 Tait Lake Nature Reserve

216(new) HRM

184 TangierGrandLake Wilderness Area

304(expansion) HRM 135 Portionissubjecttolandsbeing acquired by the Province(135ha).

185 Ten Mile Lake Nature Reserve

675(new) Queens Ten Mile Lake, Little Ten MileLake,andwaterconnectionbetweenthemexcluded from nature reserve.

186 Tennycape River Nature Reserve

343(new) Hants

187 Terence Bay Wilderness Area

84(expansion) HRM

188 Tiddville Nature Reserve

30(new) Digby


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189 Tidney River Wilderness Area

2368(expansion) Queens, Shelburne

113 Legal protection of portion(113ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Road north of Broad River Lake excluded from wildernessarea.Includesformer proposed Misery Brook Nature Reserve.

190 Toadfish Lakes Wilderness Area

6588(new) HRM 295 Legal protection of portion(194ha)subjectto addressing mineral rights.Aportion(101ha)is subject to lands being acquiredbytheProvince.Road exclusions provide access to Shoaly Lake, Dog Lake, Quoddy Lake, Chain Lake, Long Lake, and Toadfish Lake. Round Lake, Kelly Lake, and lands betweenthemarenotslated for protection.

191 Tobeatic Wilderness Area

16803(expansion)

Annapolis, Digby, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth

1228 Protectionofaportion(365ha)isofinterestforpotential securement. Protectionofaportion(858ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Silvery Lake and Crain Lake roads&mainroadnorthofNinth Lake excluded from wildernessarea.

192 Torbrook Nature Reserve

152(new) Annapolis Road to quarry excluded from nature reserve. OHVtrailalongeasternboundary not affected.

193 Tracadie River Wilderness Area

2543(new) Guysborough 1629 North Intervale Road excludedfromwildernessarea.PotentialOHVtrailagreements.Protectionofaportion(1,629ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.

194 Trout Brook Wilderness Area

184(expansion) Inverness

195 Tupper Lake Nature Reserve

159(new) Queens


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196 Tusket Islands Wilderness Area

704(new) Yarmouth 564 Powerlinecorridoreasement.Portion(~564ha)subjecttoclarificationfrom Ducks Unlimited.

197 Tusket River Nature Reserve

63(new) Yarmouth Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation withNSPI.

198 Tusket River Wilderness Area

1651(new) Yarmouth Several roads excluded: AccesstoLouisLake&to Tusket River near Bad Falls,ColdstreamRd,roadbetweenLouisandCanoelakes. Louis Lake excluded fromwildernessarea.

199 Tusket Saltmarshes Nature Reserve

15(new) Yarmouth 15 Legal protection subject to addressing mineral rights.

200 TwelveMileStream Wilderness Area

1976(new) HRM Major forest access roads excludedfromwildernessarea. Includes former proposed Mulgrave Lake NatureReservewithalterations.

201 UpperStewiackeWilderness Area

8613(new) Colchester, Pictou

8613 Legal protection for this areawillbedelayeduntil2020.RoadexclusionsandpotentialOHVtrailagreements subject to future planning and consultation.Protectionofaportion(683ha)subjecttowoodsupplyanalysis.

202 Walton River Wilderness Area

2242(new) Hants 2242 Legal protection subject to addressing petroleum rights.

203 Washabuck River Nature Reserve

2(expansion) Victoria

204 Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area

3228(expansion) HRM CampandOHVaccesstobereviewedthoughsite specific planning andconsultation.Finalboundaries for parcels inLakeMajorwatershedto be determined in consultationwithHalifaxWater.


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205 LittleWentworthLake Nature Reserve

52(new) Digby

206 WentworthLakeNature Reserve

1005(new) Shelburne Some roads excluded. Mahoney Creek excluded.

207 WentworthValleyWildernessArea

1899(new) Colchester, Cumberland

1196 Legal protection of portion (1,196ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights. Potentialsnowmobiletrailagreement.

208 White Lake Wilderness Area

568(expansion) HRM

209 WestSt.Andrews 720(new) Colchester PreviouslypartofproposedSt.AndrewsRiver Wilderness Area. Designation type subject to additional planning and consultation.

210 Carleton River Wilderness Area

871(new) Yarmouth Previouslypartofproposed Silver River Wilderness Area.

211 Sixth&CoadesLake Nature Reserve

221(expansion) Queens 94 Legal protection of a portion(94ha)subjecttoaddressing mineral rights.

500 AinsliePointProvincialPark

37.96(existing) Inverness To be managed as a supporting park

501 Amherst Shore ProvincialPark

255.2(existing) Cumberland To be managed as a supporting park

502 AndrewsIslandProvincialPark

237.98(existing) Guysborough To be managed as a supporting park

503 Annapolis Basin Lookoff ProvincialPark

1.64(existing) Digby To be managed as a supporting park

504 Anthony ProvincialPark

7.74(existing) Hants To be managed as a supporting park

505 ArisaigProvincialPark

28.19(existing) Antigonish To be managed as a core park

507 Baker Inlet ProvincialPark

9.58(existing) Shelburne To be managed as a supporting park

508 Balmoral Mills ProvincialPark

8.29(existing) Colchester To be managed as a supporting park

509 BarraForestProvincialPark

267.08(existing) Victoria To be managed as a supporting park

510 Barrachois ProvincialPark

118.27(existing) CBRM To be managed as a supporting park


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513 BatteryProvincialPark

62.41(existing) Richmond To be managed as a core park

515 Bayfield Beach ProvincialPark

3.48(existing) Antigonish To be managed as a supporting park

516 BayswaterBeachProvincialPark

4.07(existing) Lunenburg To be managed as a supporting park

517 Beaver Mountain ProvincialPark


518 Belfry Beach ProvincialPark


519 BellProvincialPark


520 Ben Eoin ProvincialPark


523 BigPondBeachProvincialPark


525 Black Duck Cove ProvincialPark


527 Blanche ProvincialPark


528 Blind Bay ProvincialPark

338.1(expansionandexisting)

HRM To be managed as a supporting park

529 Blomidon Lookoff ProvincialPark

0.13(existing) Kings To be managed as a supporting park

530 Blomidon ProvincialPark


Kings To be managed as a core park

531 Blue Sea Beach ProvincialPark


534 Boylston ProvincialPark


535 Brasd'OrProvincialPark


539 Brule Shore ProvincialPark


540 BullsHeadProvincialPark


541 Burnt Island ProvincialPark

3.39(existing) Richmond To be managed as a supporting park

543 Cabots Landing ProvincialPark


544 Caddell Rapids Lookoff ProvincialPark



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545 Camerons Brook ProvincialPark

1.47(existing) Queens To be managed as a supporting park

547 Cape Chignecto ProvincialPark

5951(expansionandexisting)

Cumberland To be managed as a core park

548 CapeGeorgeProvincialPark

55(existing) Antigonish To be managed as a supporting park

549 Cape Jack Beach ProvincialPark


550 Cape John Beach ProvincialPark

3.07(existing) Pictou To be managed as a supporting park

551 Cape Negro ProvincialPark


552 Cape Smokey ProvincialPark


Victoria To be managed as a supporting park

553 Cape Split ProvincialPark

446.95(existing) Kings To be managed as a core park

554 Card Lake ProvincialPark


555 Caribou-Munroe IslandProvincialPark

137.41(existing) Pictou To be managed as a core park

558 CentralGroveProvincialPark


559 Chebogue MeadowsProvincialPark

0.23(existing) Yarmouth To be managed as a supporting park

561 Cheverie ProvincialPark


563 Clairmont ProvincialPark


564 ClamHarbourBeachProvincialPark

183.22(existing) HRM To be managed as a core park

565 Cleveland Beach ProvincialPark

4.43(existing) HRM To be managed as a supporting park

566 Cockscomb Lake ProvincialPark


567 Coldbrook ProvincialPark


568 ColeHarbour-LawrencetownProvincialPark

746.92(existing) HRM To be managed as a core park. Includes individual properties of Cole Harbour,ConradsBeach,RainbowHavenBeachandLawrencetownBeach.


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569 Cooeycoff Lake ProvincialPark

257.87(existing) Guysborough To be managed as a provincial park pending furtherreview.Propertyabutsexistingwildernessarea.

570 Cookville ProvincialPark


571 Cottage Cove ProvincialPark

0.5(existing) Annapolis To be managed as a supporting park

574 Crystal Crescent BeachProvincialPark


575 Dalem Lake ProvincialPark


578 Dollar Lake ProvincialPark


HRM To be managed as a core park

579 Dominion Beach ProvincialPark


582 Dundee ProvincialPark


583 Dunns Beach ProvincialPark


584 East River ProvincialPark


586 Ecum Secum ProvincialPark


587 Elderbank ProvincialPark


588 EllenwoodProvincialPark


590 FallsLakeProvincialPark


591 FalseBayProvincialPark


Richmond To be managed as a supporting park

592 FancyLakeProvincialPark


596 FisherLakeProvincialPark


Annapolis To be managed as a supporting park. Designation type and locations of park lands to be determined through additional planning for MedwayLakesWildernessArea.


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597 FiveIslandsProvincialPark

509.88(existing) Colchester To be managed as a core park

598 FoxHarbourProvincialPark


599 FoxPointProvincialPark


601 FundyProvincialPark


603 GaspereauxRiverProvincialPark


605 GlenwoodProvincialPark


606 GravesIslandProvincialPark

50.23(existing) Lunenburg To be managed as a core park

607 GreenHillProvincialPark


608 GrovesPointProvincialPark


609 GulfShoreProvincialPark


612 HarrisProvincialPark


613 HayCoveProvincialPark


Richmond To be managed as a supportingpark.Portionof property to be transferredtoCrownlands.

614 HeatherBeachProvincialPark


616 HerringCoveProvincialPark


617 HirtlesBeachProvincialPark


618 HorneSettlement ProvincialPark


619 HubbardsProvincialPark


620 IndianFieldsProvincialPark

1498.59(existing) Shelburne/Yarmouth

To be managed as a core park

622 Irish Cove ProvincialPark


624 JerryLawrenceProvincialPark


626 JuddsPoolsProvincialPark



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630 Kingsburg Beach ProvincialPark


632 Lake Charlotte ProvincialPark


HRM To be managed as a supporting park.

634 LakeGeorgeProvincialPark


635 LakeMidwayProvincialPark


636 Lake-O-LawProvincialPark


637 LaurieProvincialPark


638 LennoxPassageProvincialPark


640 LinwoodProvincialPark

5.53(existing) Antigonish To be managed as a supportingpark.Portionof property transferred to Crownland.

641 LiscombPointProvincialPark


Guysborough To be managed as a supporting park

644 Lochiel Lake ProvincialPark


645 Londonderry ProvincialPark


646 Long Lake ProvincialPark


649 LouisHeadProvincialPark


650 Louisdale ProvincialPark


651 LowerEastChezzetcookProvincialPark


HRM To be managed as a supporting park

652 LumsdenPondProvincialPark


653 MabouProvincialPark


654 MacCormack ProvincialPark


655 MacCormacks BeachProvincialPark



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656 MacElmonsPondProvincialPark


657 MacKenzieBeachProvincialPark


658 MacNeilsValeProvincialPark


659 Mahoney Beach ProvincialPark


660 Main-A-Dieu ProvincialPark


662 Marble Mountain ProvincialPark

4.51(existing) Inverness To be managed as a supportingpark.Portionof property transferred to Crownland.

663 Marie Joseph ProvincialPark


664 Martinique BeachProvincialPark


665 Mavilette Beach ProvincialPark


666 McNabs&LawlorIslandProvincialPark


668 MedwayRiverProvincialPark


670 Melmerby Beach ProvincialPark

113(existing) Pictou To be managed as a core park

671 Merigomish HarbourProvincialPark


672 Mersey River ProvincialPark


673 MickeyHillProvincialPark


676 Mira River ProvincialPark

87.49(existing) CBRM To be managed as a core park

677 MonksHeadProvincialPark


678 Moose River GoldMinesProvincialPark

4.38(existing) HRM To be managed as a supportingpark.Parkmay be relocated due to mineral claim.

679 Moshers Beach ProvincialPark



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680 Mount William ProvincialPark

28(existing) HRM To be managed as a supporting park

681 Musquodoboit ValleyProvincialPark


683 NewFranceProvincialPark

85.71(new) Digby To be managed as a supporting park

684 NewHarbourProvincialPark


687 North Ainslie ProvincialPark


689 North Mountain ProvincialPark


690 Northport Beach ProvincialPark


691 Oakfield ProvincialPark


692 Ogden Lake ProvincialPark


693 Orangedale ProvincialPark


694 OwlsHeadProvincialPark


695 PacesLakeProvincialPark


696 PeartsCoveProvincialPark


697 PembrokeBeachProvincialPark


698 PetersfieldProvincialPark

22.81(existing) CBRM To be managed as a core park

699 Petit-de-GrasProvincialPark

464.2(new) Richmond To be managed as a supporting park

700 PinehurstProvincialPark


701 PlasterProvincialPark


702 PointMichaudBeachProvincialPark



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703 PomquetBeachProvincialPark

164.14(existing) Antigonish To be managed as a core park.Pastcommitmentsto permit hunting to be considered during legislativereviewand/orbefore final determination of boundaries.

704 PondvilleBeachProvincialPark


705 PortBickertonProvincialPark

336.78(new) Guysborough To be managed as a supporting park

706 PortHoodStationProvincialPark


708 Portl'HebertProvincialPark

70.97(new) Queens To be managed as a supporting park

709 PortMaitlandBeachProvincialPark


710 PortShorehamBeachProvincialPark


711 PortersLakeProvincialPark


712 PortobelloProvincialPark


714 PowellsPointProvincialPark


715 Queensland BeachProvincialPark


716 Rissers Beach ProvincialPark

101.38(existing) Lunenburg To be managed as a core park

717 RosewayBeachProvincialPark


718 RossFerryProvincialPark


719 Roxbury ProvincialPark


720 Rushtons Beach ProvincialPark


721 Sable River ProvincialPark


722 Sackville Lakes ProvincialPark



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723 Salsman ProvincialPark


724 Salt Springs ProvincialPark


726 SandHillsBeachProvincialPark


727 SavaryProvincialPark


728 Scots Bay North ProvincialPark


730 Scottsville ProvincialPark


731 Second PeninsulaProvincialPark


733 Sherbrooke Lake ProvincialPark


734 Sherbrooke ProvincialPark


735 Shinimicas ProvincialPark


736 Shubenacadie CanalProvincialPark


737 Shubenacadie ProvincialPark


739 Smileys ProvincialPark


741 Smugglers Cove ProvincialPark


744 Spry Bay ProvincialPark


745 St. Anns ProvincialPark


750 Summerville BeachProvincialPark


752 Tatamagouche ProvincialPark


753 TaylorHeadProvincialPark


754 Ten Mile Lake ProvincialPark


756 The Islands ProvincialPark



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758 Thomas Raddall ProvincialPark

614.98(existing) Queens To be managed as a core park

759 Tidnish Dock ProvincialPark


761 TorBayProvincialPark


762 Trout Brook ProvincialPark


763 Tusket River Lookoff ProvincialPark


766 Upper Tantallon ProvincialPark


768 UsigeBànFallsProvincialPark


769 ValleyviewProvincialPark


771 Waterside Beach ProvincialPark


772 Wellington ProvincialPark


773 WentworthProvincialPark


774 WentzellsLakeProvincialPark


775 West Cooks Cove ProvincialPark


776 West Dover ProvincialPark


HRM To be managed as a core park

777 West Mabou BeachProvincialPark

275.26(existing) Inverness To be managed as a core park

781 Whycocomagh ProvincialPark


782 William E. deGartheProvincialPark



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