NOTE: A list of newly designated and expanded parks and protected areas follows this release.<\/p>\n
The Province has designated 1,267 more hectares of land in 16 parks and protected areas across Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n
\u201cProtecting more of our natural areas is one of the most effective ways we can fight climate change. Forests, wetlands and coastal ecosystems store carbon, protect us from floods and storms, and sustain a natural balance,\u201d said Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.<\/p>\n
The Department of Natural Resources has designated 11 sites under the Provincial Parks Act. All are already managed as provincial parks. Some have basic infrastructure, while others have little to no infrastructure.<\/p>\n
One new nature reserve, one expanded nature reserve and three expanded wilderness areas that include habitats for at-risk species have been designated by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.<\/p>\n
Quotes:<\/p>\n
\u201cNova Scotians and visitors love our provincial parks for their natural beauty and all the opportunities they offer to get out and explore the great outdoors. These newly designated parks will continue to provide spaces for outdoor recreation and education, while also supporting their surrounding communities with jobs and other economic activity.\u201d
\u2014 Kim Masland, Minister of Natural Resources<\/p>\n
Quick Facts:<\/p>\n
Nova Scotia now has 136 parks designated under the Provincial Parks Act
\nwilderness areas are designated under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act and nature reserves under the Special Places Protection Act
\nthe goal of protecting 20 per cent of Nova Scotia\u2019s land and water by 2030 is outlined in the Collaborative Protected Areas Strategy
\nNova Scotia\u2019s protected areas conserve the province\u2019s biodiversity, unique habitats, coastlines, and natural landscapes and features while providing places for people to connect with nature; they also play an essential role in fighting climate change<\/p>\n
Additional Resources:<\/p>\n
Nova Scotia parks: https:\/\/parks.novascotia.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n Collaborative Protected Areas Strategy: https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/nse\/protectedareas\/docs\/collaborative-protected-areas-strategy-en.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n More information about wilderness areas and nature reserves is available at: https:\/\/www.novascotia.ca\/nse\/protectedareas\/<\/a><\/p>\n Parks and protected areas plan: https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/parksandprotectedareas\/pdf\/Parks-Protected-Plan.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Natural Resources on X:
\nhttps:\/\/x.com\/NS_DNR<\/a><\/p>\n