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Provincial wildlife specialists are beginning a public review of
wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife management areas throughout the
province.
The review will look at Nova Scotia's 26 wildlife sanctuaries and
management areas to determine which will be maintained or will
have their boundaries changed, renewed, or eliminated.
Some sanctuaries and wildlife management areas no longer serve
the purpose for which they were established. Nine areas await
official designation.
"New philosophies of care and management of forests, waterways
and wildlife can point us in the direction of more effective use
and greater enjoyment of our natural resources," said Richard
Hurlburt, Minister of Natural Resources. "At the same time, new
legislative tools will allow us to protect significant wildlife
habitats."
Wildlife management areas were first designated in the 1920s as
wildlife reservoirs, to provide game for hunters and trappers in
the surrounding forests. In later years, others were created for
youth and nature enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors.
Modern wildlife management techniques allow biologists to
evaluate and identify significant wildlife habitats. This,
combined with new or updated legislation, ensures regulations are
customized to the management needs of each site while
accommodating a wide range of human activities.
Interested members of the public can make submissions to this
review until Monday, Feb. 28. Additional information is available
at www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/sanctuaries/.
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