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​Legislation and Policy


​Dr. William Lahey, "An Independant Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia," and follow up documents.

NS Code of Forest Practice

NS Occupational Health and Safety Act  
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 

Workers Compensation Act

NS Watercourse Alteration Specifications- Temporary Bridge Specifications

Forests Act 
  • Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations 
  • Forest Sustainability Regulations 

An Old Forest Policy for Nova Scotia

NS Endangered Species Act
  • Species at Risk List Regulations 
  • Species at Risk Public Registry

NS Wildlife Act

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, "The Path We Share: A Natural Resources Strategy for Nova Scotia 2011-2020." 

General Status Ranks of Wild Species in Nova Scotia

Special Management Practices and Recovery Plans
  • Endangered Boreal Felt Lichen Special Management Practices 
  • Recovery Strategy for the Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma Pedicellaturn)
  • Special Management Practices for Heron Colonies
  • Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora Recovery Plan
  • Endangered Mainland Moose Special Management Practices 
  • Recovery Plan for Moose (Alcesalces americana) in Mainland Nova Scotia
  • Vulnerable Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) Special Management Practices 
  • Protecting and Conserving Wood Turtles: A Stewardship Plan for Nova Scotia 
  • Special Management Practices for Bald Eagle Nests 
  • Special Management Practices for White-Tailed Deer Wintering Areas
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  • Home
    • Who We Are
    • Contact Us
  • Sustainable Forestry
    • Family Forest Network
    • What Are Your Goals?
    • Forest Management Resources
    • Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest
    • Woodland Owner Mentorship Program
    • The Forestry Lab
  • Programs & Events
    • Ecological Forestry in a Changing Climate
    • AGM Presentations
  • Join Us!