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Can you cut trees on Crown land Nova Scotia?
Government has increased fines for illegally cutting timber on Crown land. Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines says the heavier penalties will apply to cutting on forested Crown land anywhere in the province, including provincial parks. Individuals could be fined up to $50,000 for a first offence.
Who is the Minister of natural resources in Nova Scotia?
Tory Rushton
Nova Scotia Government – Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables | Facebook.
What are Nova Scotia’s natural resources?
Coal is one major natural resource in Nova Scotia as well as Oil, Natural gas, and the Fishing Industry. Oil as well as Natural Gases are both found on the Southern coasts of Nova Scotia. Fishing and fish can be found at any of the Capes, Inlets, or Bays.
Do you need a permit to cut down a tree in Nova Scotia?
On properties greater than one hectare, a city-approved tree conservation report is required to remove trees that measure 10 cm or greater in diameter. And on properties one hectare or less, a tree permit is required to remove any tree deemed distinctive, that is, trees which are 50 centimetres or greater in diameter.
Can you cut firewood on Crown land in Nova Scotia?
The province ended the practice of issuing permits for regular folks to cut firewood on most Crown land in 2010 “due to safety and liability concerns,” said Steven Stewart, who speaks for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.
Who is the current Minister of mines?
Shri Pralhad Joshi
| HON’BLE MINISTER | Office /Residence /Fax |
|---|---|
| Shri Pralhad Joshi Room No: 353- ‘A’ Wing | Phone No. 23387277, 23383109 Phone No. 23014097, 23094650(R) Fax: |
| PS To Minister |
What is the religion of Nova Scotia?
As in other parts of the country, the population of Nova Scotia is overwhelmingly Christian, with 75 per cent of the population identifying with a Christian denomination in 2011. Following Christianity, the most reported religions were Islam (0.9 per cent), Buddhism, (0.2 per cent) and Judaism (0.2 per cent).
Where does Nova Scotia get its oil?
Refined Petroleum Products Gasoline consumed in Nova Scotia is primarily imported from refineries in the U.S. East Coast region.
What is the main industry in Nova Scotia?
1.1. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Who is the current minister of forests?
Shri Bhupender Yadav
Organization Directory
| Name | Designation | Email ID |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Bhupender Yadav | Minister | mefcc[at]gov[dot]in |
| Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey | Minister of State | |
| Shri Rameshwar P. Gupta | Secretary | secy-moef[at]nic[dot]in |
Which department is responsible for the nation’s natural resources?
Mission. The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated Island Communities.
How close can you build to property line Nova Scotia?
(2) The authority having jurisdiction may require a location certificate for additions or accessory buildings where the proposed construction is within 10 feet of the property line in order to be satisfied that the construction complies with the provisions of the Land-use bylaw and Building Code.
Is there Crown land in Nova Scotia?
Of the 5.3 million hectares of land in Nova Scotia, about 1.53 million hectares (3.8 million acres or about 29% of the province) is designated as Crown land. In addition, most of the submerged lands (the sea bed) along the Province’s 9,000 km of coastline are also considered Crown land.
When was Forestry established?
1991
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS. Subdivision A – National Forest Plan. Subdivision B – Provincial Forest Plans.
Who is secretary Ministry mines?
Ministry of Mines
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Officers in the Ministry of Mines | |
| Shri S.K. Jadhav | Private Secretary |
| Shri Alok Tandon ( IAS, UP..1986 ) [email protected] | Secretary |
| Shri Sanjay Lohiya ( IAS, AM..1994 ) [email protected] | Additional Secretary |
What’s new in the Code of forest practice?
The second component of the Code of Forest Practice entitled “Guidelines for Crown Land” is now available as a working paper intended for use by the department to implement forest management practices through the IRM planning process.
What is the forest sector transition?
Forestry Sector Transition: Updates about sector support programs and efforts to transition to a strong, sustainable, inclusive, diversified and innovative forestry sector. State of the Forest Report 2016. A comprehensive look at Nova Scotia’s forests
How do I find a DNR field office near me?
To see a list of offices, use the right-hand scroll bar to move down the page. To find the address and phone number of a DNR office near you, click on the red marker. A table showing all of the field offices and their contact data is listed below the map. Use the right-hand scroll bar to move down the page.