1 Fw: Owls head November 19, 2017 7:49 AM Subject Fw: Owls head From Hickman, Leslie C To Porter, Jon M Cc Petrie, Bob D Sent November 15, 2017 1:52 PM Attachments owls head field asse... As discussed Jon Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. From: MacQuarrie, Bruce A <Bruce.MacQuarrie@novascotia.ca> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:13 PM To: Hickman, Leslie C Subject: Owls head Leslie Peter sent this to all the technical committee members late yesterday, I believe this is the information you are looking for. Subject Re: Owls head From Porter, Jon M To Hickman, Leslie C; Stewart, Lynne Cc Petrie, Bob D Sent November 17, 2017 12:21 PM Lynne Can you set something up please 30 Mins should be enough? Thanks Jon Jon Porter Executive Director, Renewable Resources NS Department of Natural Resources 902 233 0897 On Nov 17, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Hickman, Leslie C <Leslie.Hickman@novascotia.ca> wrote: Certainly I am free after one until the end of the day on monday From: Porter, Jon M Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 12:13 PM To: Hickman, Leslie C <Leslie.Hickman@novascotia.ca> Intended for Public Use Owls Head Page 1 2 Cc: Petrie, Bob D <Bob.Petrie@novascotia.ca> Subject: RE: Owls head Leslie After reviewing the document, I am still unclear as to what type of field assessment is needed. Can we arrange a quick call on Monday with Bob to discuss? Jon From: Hickman, Leslie C Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:52 PM To: Porter, Jon M <Jon.Porter@novascotia.ca> Cc: Petrie, Bob D <Bob.Petrie@novascotia.ca> Subject: Fw: Owls head As discussed Jon Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. From: MacQuarrie, Bruce A <Bruce.MacQuarrie@novascotia.ca> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:13 PM To: Hickman, Leslie C Subject: Owls head Leslie Peter sent this to all the technical committee members late yesterday, I believe this is the information you are looking for. Intended for Public Use Owls Head Page 2 3 FW: Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale November 20, 2017 3:10 PM Subject FW: Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale From Milton, Randy Gordon To Petrie, Bob D Sent November 20, 2017 2:55 PM Bob, Sean examined our records for the Owls Head area shown on your attached ppt. As noted, two SAR occur on and immediately adjacent to the Crown parcel, and the site is particularly important for the globally rare Coastal Broom Crowberry Heathland Ecosystem. Randy From: Basquill, Sean P Sent: November-20-17 2:46 PM To: Milton, Randy Gordon <Gordon.Milton@novascotia.ca> Subject: RE: Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale Randy, The provincial land parcel and land directly adjacent include occurrences of two SAR – Piping plover (nationally and provincially endangered) and barn swallow (nationally threatened, provincially endangered). Other species of conservation concern (not legally listed but on provincial GS list) include Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Common Eider. Part of the area is mapped in our significant habitat database for nesting piping plovers. Almost the entire area is dominated by treeless or sparsely treed ecosystems. These ecosystems include a mix of open wetland, heathland (barrens), beaches, grassland, and rock outcrop. Provincial government land includes one of only nine sites in the province for the globally rare Coastal Broom Crowberry Heathland Ecosystem. Across it’s global range, this ecosystem type is only known from Nova Scotia and possibly parts of Maine. The ecosystem has been defined as part of a collaborative project between NSDNR, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Saint Mary’s University, and the Atlantic Canada Conservation Centre under funding from the Atlantic Ecosystems Initiative (https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental- funding/programs/atlantic-ecosystems-initiatives-guidelines-2016-2019.html). Broader ecological values at the landscape scale are similar to other coastal areas of Nova Scotia. The sites provide important foraging, breeding, and migratory habitat for birds and other faunal species. The relatively cool humid climate supports combinations of boreal and temperate plants and lichens, found nowhere else in Canada. Sean Sean P. Basquill Provincial Biologist, Ecosystems and Habitats Program Intended for Public Use Owls Head Page 1 4 Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Division 136 Exhibition Street Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 4E5 (902) 679-6148 (phn.) (902) 679-6176 (fax) From: Milton, Randy Gordon Sent: Monday, November 20, 2017 1:45 PM To: Basquill, Sean P <Sean.Basquill@novascotia.ca> Subject: FW: Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale Sean, can you check on this? From: Petrie, Bob D Sent: November-20-17 12:34 PM To: Milton, Randy Gordon <Gordon.Milton@novascotia.ca> Cc: Boates, J Sherman <Sherman.Boates@novascotia.ca> Subject: Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale Randy, can you have a look at the attached. I’ll be speaking to Jon later today on this, but I suspect we will be asked for our assessment of this site based on existing knowledge. Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale November 19, 2017 7:39 AM Subject Fw: Lighthouse Links - Land sale From Hickman, Leslie C To Porter, Jon M Cc Petrie, Bob D Sent November 15, 2017 2:05 PM Hi Jon, Julie was asking me if your group have been able to address the first bullet. This is to be a DNR role. Julie made it clear at last week's meeting that the land is marked for a park so it sits with DNR at this stage and not NSE. Please let me know if you need background to to gather the requested information. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. From: Towers, Julie K <Julie.Towers@novascotia.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 2:44 PM To: Hickman, Leslie C; Courtney-Mercer, Lisa A Cc: MacQuarrie, Bruce A; Geddes, Peter; Porter, Jon M; Fanning, Walter Subject: RE: Lighthouse Links - Land sale The actions identified were as follows: Conduct an ecological analysis review of the site to determine any significant species or ecosystems – Renewable, specifically Wildlife Division can complete with a review of their databases Intended for Public Use Owls Head Page 2 Pages 6-8 Not Responsive Duplicate Email String of Pages 1 to 2 11 RE: Owl's Head November 21, 2017 5:13 PM Subject RE: Owl's Head From Milton, Randy Gordon To Basquill, Sean P; Petrie, Bob D Sent November 21, 2017 4:30 PM Hello Bob, Sean has described a coastal ecosystem that is not only rare in the province but also globally. To be clear, the two green dots on the map below represent plot locations that have been physically examined and do not represent the extent of the ecosystem. Randy Milton Manager, Wildlife Resources Ecosystems and Habitats Program Department of Natural Resources 136 Exhibition Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 4E5, Canada Tel: 902-679-6224; Fax: 902-679-6176; Cell: 902-679-5038 e-mail: randy.milton@novascotia.ca Co-editor: The Wetland Book II: Distribution, Description and Conservation Adjunct Professor, Acadia University, Canada Adjunct Research Associate, ILWS, Charles Sturt University, Australia From: Basquill, Sean P Sent: November-21-17 4:07 PM To: Milton, Randy Gordon <Gordon.Milton@novascotia.ca> Cc: Petrie, Bob D <Bob.Petrie@novascotia.ca> Subject: RE: Owl's Head Hi Randy, There are nine sites in NS where we know this globally significant ecosystem occurs. One site is in a Wilderness Area (Bonnett Lake Barrens in Guysborough County) and two sites are in provincial parks (West Dover and Owl’s Head). These two parks are both listed as contributing to our provincial protection goals. https://novascotia.ca/parksandprotectedareas/plan/interactive-map/ In the attached map, you can see the two plots (green dots) of the Coastal Broom Crowberry Heathland Ecosystem we have from this park (outlined in yellow). The linear features you see in the underlying imagery (created using our new SPOT satellite data) are called bedrock strike ridges. It is on these ridges that the rare ecosystem occurs. I also recognized it in the photos taken during field assessment. Significant piping plover habitat is shown in red. The other thing to be aware of is that these and other heathland ecosystems are the focus of a provincial conservation status assessment. Under terms of the Atlantic Ecosystem Initiative project funding agreement with the federal government, we have agreed to work with partner organizations to determine the significance and conservation status of each heathland ecosystem type in NS [https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2015/07/atlantic-ecosystem-initiatives-funding- program.html]. The researcher we collaborate with at Saint Mary’s University has assembled teams from NGO, government, and university communities to help with these objectives, and to develop BMPs for stewardship. The number of occurrences of each ecosystem, threats, and their level of protection, are some of the most important inputs for these assessments. Project teams will evaluate spatial and field data for each unit. The Coastal Broom Crowberry Heathland Ecosystem is, in particular, among the rarest in NS and one of the few that is globally significant. This site appears to be one of the more important locations for the ecosystem in the province, particularly with the ecosystem’s low level of protection. I have prior International experience working with this ecosystem through my involvement with this project [https://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationByGeography/NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/edc/re portsdata/terrestrial/habitatmap/Pages/default.aspx]. Intended for Public Use Owls Head Page 1 12 The ecosystem provides notable habitat for SAR such as nighthawk (threatened). Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tusket River & Basin Introduction The Tusket River presents an area of 3000 square kilometres (1158 square miles) on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. The area consists of a coastal basin with an inland watershed associated with the great Tusket River. This name is derived from a Mi'kmaq word "Neketaouksit" meaning "Great Forked Tidal River". This unique and diverse environment has offered natural resources to the Mi'kmaq First Nation's people for 7000 years and to the French Acadian settlers since the early 17th century. In the context of sustainable development, the present-day Acadians can offer a bilingual ecotourism package of nature-adventure and discovery blended with local history and heritage. The following natural history of the area will be presented in two segments. The first section will describe the natural environment of the Tusket Basin and its interrelationships with the Acadian people. The second segment will describe the natural history of the Tusket River in a similar manner to present the Acadian in his natural environment. Basin description 1. Physical features The Tusket Basin has a width of 32 kilometres (20 miles) between headlands at Chebogue Point and Lower East Pubnico. The mainland coastline between these two boundaries is highly indented and irregular with a measure of 500 kilometres (310 miles). Elongated points, peninsulas, ridges, drumlins (low hills) and eskers are oriented North-South and are separated by many tidal channels, inlets, estuaries and bays. High tide in the estuary of the "great forked tidal river" (Tusket) carries salt water inland for 24 kilometres (15 miles).
DESIGNATION PROGRESS TABLE Designations of New Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves
DESIGNATION PROGRESS TABLE Designations of New Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves All designated sites were initially identified for protection in Nova Scotia’s 2013 Parks and Protected Areas Plan. The designation approval date refers to the date of the Order in Council (O.I.C.). This table will be updated as additional sites are designated. Site Name County Area Description Designation Designation in # Approval Effect Designations Approved - March 2017 33 Chignecto Cumberland 2,785 ha This wetland and forested addition to Chignecto Isthmus March 2017 June 2017 Isthmus Wilderness Area, near Nova Scotia’s border with New Wilderness (6,882 Brunswick, nearly quadruples the size of the existing O.I.C. # Area acres) wilderness area to over 3,700 hectares. 2017-62 (expansion) The original wilderness area was designated in 2008 on lands owned by the Town of Amherst. The Town requested this protection to better safeguard the groundwater recharge area for its drinking water supply wellfield. The expanded wilderness area extends protection to more of the groundwater recharge area and the associated North Tyndal Protected Water Area. Chignecto Isthmus is a critical land bridge that links Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and the rest of North America. Its importance for ecosystem and wildlife connectivity is recognized by various government agencies and non- government conservation organizations. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has acquired and conserved over 1,000 hectares of land on the Isthmus in recent years, Site Name County Area Description Designation Designation in # Approval Effect including in-held properties within the addition (Missaguash Bog Conservation Lands). NCC has raised the public profile of the corridor through its “Moose Sex Project” campaign.
150 Books of Influence Editor: Laura Emery Editor: Cynthia Lelliott Production Assistant: Dana Thomas Graphic Designer: Gwen North
READING NOVA SCOTIA 150 Books of Influence Editor: Laura Emery Editor: Cynthia Lelliott Production Assistant: Dana Thomas Graphic Designer: Gwen North Cover photo and Halifax Central Library exterior: Len Wagg Below (left to right):Truro Library, formerly the Provincial Normal College for Training Teachers, 1878–1961: Norma Johnson-MacGregor Photos of Halifax Central Library interiors: Adam Mørk READING NOVA SCOTIA 150 Books of Influence A province-wide library project of the Nova Scotia Library Association and Nova Scotia’s nine Regional Public Library systems in honour of the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The 150 Books of Influence Project Committee recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians. Final publication date November 2017. Books are our finest calling card to the world. The stories they share travel far and wide, and contribute greatly to our global presence. Books have the power to profoundly express the complex and rich cultural life that makes Nova Scotia a place people want to visit, live, work and play. This year, the 150th Anniversary of Confederation provided Public Libraries across the province with a unique opportunity to involve Nova Scotians in a celebration of our literary heritage. The value of public engagement in the 150 Books of Influence project is demonstrated by the astonishing breadth and quality of titles listed within. The booklist showcases the diversity and creativity of authors, both past and present, who have called Nova Scotia home.
VISITOR AND ACTIVITY GUIDE 2019–2020 BAYNova OF FUNDYScotia’s & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY TIDE TIMES pages 13–16 TWO STUNNING PROVINCES. ONE CONVENIENT CROSSING. Digby, NS – Saint John, NB Experience the phenomenal Bay of Fundy in comfort aboard mv Fundy Rose on a two-hour journey between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Ferries.ca Find Yourself on the Cliffs of Fundy TWO STUNNING PROVINCES. ONE CONVENIENT CROSSING. Digby, NS – Saint John, NB Isle Haute - Bay of Fundy Experience the phenomenal Bay of Fundy in comfort aboard mv Fundy Rose on a two-hour journey between Nova Scotia Take the scenic route and fi nd yourself surrounded by the and New Brunswick. natural beauty and rugged charm scattered along the Fundy Shore. Find yourself on the “Cliffs of Fundy” Cape D’or - Advocate Harbour Ferries.ca www.fundygeopark.ca www.facebook.com/fundygeopark Table of Contents Near Parrsboro General Information .................................. 7 Top 5 One-of-a-Kind Shopping ........... 33 Internet Access .................................... 7 Top 5 Heritage and Cultural Smoke-free Places ............................... 7 Attractions .................................34–35 Visitor Information Centres ................... 8 Tidally Awesome (Truro to Avondale) ....36–43 Important Numbers ............................. 8 Recommended Scenic Drive ............... 36 Map ............................................... 10–11 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................. 37 Approximate Touring Distances Top Outdoor Activities ..................38–39 Along Scenic Route .........................10
Volunteer News for the Greater Kejimkujik Ecosystem 2017 Thank You for Your Contribution to Conservation in Atlantic Canada!
People. Places. Species. Knowledge. Volunteer News For the Greater Kejimkujik Ecosystem 2017 Thank you for your contribution to conservation in Atlantic Canada! Thank you for your interest and your contributions to the Greater Kejimkujik Ecosystem of southwest Nova Scotia! This newsletter provides an update on the volunteer opportunities in and around Kejimkujik, in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. It describes the people, places and species that dedicated researchers and volunteers are working with in this fascinating region of our province. In 2017, 242 volunteers gave over 11 160 hours of their time toward environmental conservation. Since 2000, we have recorded almost 181 000 volunteer hours! This is an exceptional program made possible by the fantastic efforts of people like you! For this amazing and consistent dedication, we say thank you and congratulations! When you're not outside in nature, “like” the Kejimkujik -Southwest Nova Volunteer Programs page, and check out the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute and Friends of Keji groups to learn more about how you can get involved! Table of Contents Walk of Honour 5 Piping Plover Conservation 6 Brook Trout Tagging 7 Bat Conservation 8 The Friends of Keji and Campground Hosts 9 Chimney swift: Roosting and Nesting 10 Coastal Restoration 11 Blanding’s Turtle 12, 13 BioBlitz 14 Mi’kmaw Communities and Species at Risk 15 Eastern Ribbonsnake 16 Bird Studies Canada 17 Keji LoonWatch 18 Shelburne River Project 19 Highlights from Last Year’s Banquet The dedicated individuals below coordinate our volunteer programs every year, and we thank them for their in- spiring involvement! Look for their stories throughout the newsletter, and contact them to learn more about our programs.
DISCUSSION PAPER Socioeconomic Analysis Of Designating Wilderness Areas DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA PROJECT NO. 1038026 REPORT NO. 1038026 REPORT TO Protected Areas Branch Environmental & Natural Areas Management Division Department of Environment 5151 Terminal Road Halifax, NS B3J 2P8 ON Socioeconomic Analysis of Designating Wilderness Areas within the Blue Mountain- Birch Cove Lakes, Ship Harbour Long Lake and Shelburne River Crown Parcels December 4, 2008 Jacques Whitford 3 Spectacle Lake Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1W8 Phone: 902-468-7777 Fax: 902-468-9009 www.jacqueswhitford.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The planning, designation, and management of Nova Scotia’s Wilderness Areas (WAs) are the responsibility of the Department of Environment (NSE). This may be done in partnership with other agencies and through agreements with non-government organizations. In 1998, 31 areas were designated under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act (1998, c.27, amended 2005, c.56, s.18) (the Act). Two additional areas, Gully Lake and Eigg Mountain-James River WAs, were designated in 2005. In total, the 33 WAs protect approximately 295,400 hectares (ha), which represents approximately 5.3% of the land area of Nova Scotia. When all categories of legally protected land are considered, approximately 8.2% of Nova Scotia is protected. The Environmental Goals and Sustainability Act (2007, c.7) focuses on the health of the environment, economy, and people of Nova Scotia. The legislation’s major objective is for Nova Scotia to have one of the cleanest, most sustainable environments while achieving economic prosperity equal to or greater than the national average (Government of Nova Scotia 2008).
South Shore Region MAP South Shore Region No. 80 Card Lake No. 81 Middle River No. 82 LaHave River No. 83 Sherbrooke Lake No. 84 Ponhook / Molega No. 85 Medway River No. 86 Lake Rossignol No. 87 Mersey River No. 88 Tobeatic No. 89 Carleton River No. 90 Tusket River No. 91 Barrington River No. 92 Clyde River No. 93 Jordan River No. 94 Roseway River 71 Route: No. 80 Card Lake Type: Lake Rating: Easy Length: 6.45 kilometers (4.0 miles) several hours Portages: None Main bodies of water: Card Lake Start: at the picnic park 22.5 kilometers north of Chester on highway No. 14 Intermediate access: in Dam Bay Finish: return to starting point This is an easy trip; good for a relaxing paddle on a lazy day. It is 6.45 kilometers in length with Ace Hill Island in the middle to break the fetch of the wind. Detailed information: National Topographic Series Map No. 21A / 9 21A / 16 72 Contents Route: No. 81 Middle River Type: River Rating: Intermediate – some cl III Length: 7.74 kilometers (4.8 miles) 2 hours Portages: some lining Main bodies of water: Middle River Start: bridge over Middle River, approximately one kilometer east of Chester Grant on Highway No. 12. Alternate start: Hyson Lake Finish: Hennigar Lake – though the river continues on to Chester Basin with lots of still waters. Intermediate access: Highway No. 103 Finish: bridge on Highway No. 3 This is a short route that needs high water levels. There is an elevation drop of almost 20 meters in the 1500 meter stretch just above Marriotts Meadows which contain some heavy water.
Index Les numéros en gras renvoient aux cartes. Blue Rocks (Lunenburg) 69 A Bras d’Or Lakes Scenic Drive (Lac Bras d’Or) 97 Acadia University Art Gallery (Wolfville) 43 Bridgewater (route des phares) 68 Acadia University (Wolfville) 42 Brier Island (ancienne Acadie) 52 Admiral Digby Museum (Digby) 51 Burntcoat Head Park (Noel) 37 Advocate Harbour (isthme de Chignecto) 33 Aéroports Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Halifax) 6 C J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (Sydney) 7 Cabot trail (île du Cap-Breton) 82 Africville 15 Canot Africville Museum (Halifax) 15 route des phares 65, 66, 70, 76 Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery (Halifax) 14 Canso Causeway 78 Amherst (isthme de Chignecto) 32 Cap-Breton, île du 77 Ancienne Acadie 38 Cape Breton Miner’s Museum (Glace Bay) 94 An Drochaid (the Bridge) Museum (Mabou) 81 Cape Chignecto Provincial Park (Advocate Harbour) 33 Annapolis Royal (ancienne Acadie) 48 Cape d’Or Lighthouse (Advocate Harbour) 34 Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens (Annapolis Royal) 48 Cape Forchu (ancienne Acadie) 57 Annapolis tidal Station (Annapolis Royal) 48 Cape Forchu Lightstation (Cape Forchu) 57 Annapolis, vignobles de la vallée d’ 45 Cape Sable Island (route des phares) 60 Anne Murray Centre (Springhill) 33 Cape Sable Lighthouse (Cape Sable Island) 60 Annexe côtière de Kejimkujik (route des phares) 62 Cape Split (ancienne Acadie) 44 Antigonish Heritage Museum (Antigonish) 26 Cape Split Provincial Park Reserve (Cape Split) 46 Antigonish (isthme de Chignecto) 26 Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park (Pictou) 28
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