RLUL Theme Descriptions

The RLUL themes are described in the table below, with links to contacts for questions regarding the individual themes and download links for shapefiles.

Shapefiles are stored as self-extracting archives. To download the self-extracting archive (*.exe) for a given theme, click the associated link in the Download column and save the file to your local hard drive. Execute the downloaded file on your local computer to decompress the shapefiles - you will be offered the opportunity to select an output folder. You must be using Microsoft Windows. DNR accepts no liability for any errors or deficiencies on this map.

Name	Description	Contact (Click for info)	Download code (click)
All themes	A single self-extracting archive containing shapefiles for all RLUL themes.	See below for indvidual themes.	rlul
Designated Provincial Parks and Park Reserves	(c367 RSNS 1989 - The Provincial Park Act) - Crown land set aside for outdoor recreational opportunities or to preserve rare or significant elements of the natural environment and historic resources of the province.	DNR, Parks	T1
Protected Beaches under the Beaches Protection Act	Provide for the protection of beaches and associated dune systems as significant and sensitive environmental and recreational resources, and the regulation and enforcement of the full range of land-use activities on beaches, including aggregate removal, so as to leave them unimpaired for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.	DNR, Parks	T3
Wilderness Areas	(c27 SNS 1998, Wilderness Area Protection Act) - An area of land, set aside for protection, which may be outstanding, unique, rare, valuable or a representative example of a natural landscape or ecosystem.	NSEL, Protected Areas	T4
Areas under the Special Places Act	Provide for the preservation, protection, regulation, exploration, excavation, acquisition and study of archaeological and historical remains, palaeontological sites, and ecological sites which are considered important parts of the natural or human heritage of the Province.	NSEL, Protected Areas	T5a
Sites of Ecological Significance / IBP sites on Crown Land under Moratorium	Areas where a moratorium on development has been imposed; most were previously identified under the International Biological Program (IBP).	NSEL, Protected Areas	T5b
Provincial Wildlife Management Areas	(c504 RSNS 1989 - The Wildlife Act) - An area designated to control, preserve, maintain or enhance wildlife population habitat.	DNR, Wildlife	T6a
Provincial Game Sanctuaries	(c504 RSNS 1989) - An area designated to preserve and protect a wildlife population habitat.	DNR, Wildlife	T6b
National Wildlife Areas	Managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service on behalf of the federal government to enchance their value as wildlife habitat, primarily as nesting staging or wintering areas for waterfowl or shorebirds.	DNR, Canadian Wildlife Services	T7
National Historic Sites and Parks	Provide recognition of significant places, persons, and events in order to preserve our cultural heritage. All such designations are made by the Minister of Canadian Heritage on the advice of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.	Parks Canada	T8
National Parks and Adjuncts	National Parks are a country-wide system of representative natural areas of Canadian significance. By law, they are protected for public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment, while being maintained in an unimpaired state for future generations.	Parks Canada	T9
National Migratory Bird Sanctuaries	An area designated by the federal government for the protection of migratory waterfowl.	DNR, Canadian Wildlife Services	T10
Designated Water Supply Areas	Protected water areas designated under the Environment Act ( 1994-95, c. 1, s. 1.).	NSEL, Water & Waste	T12a
Natural Watershed Municipal Surface Water Supply Areas	Natural surface watershed areas upstream of municipal surface drinking water supply intake points.	NSEL, Water & Waste	T12b
Municipal Water Supply Areas	Water supply areas protected by municipal by-laws or development restrictions.	DNR, Parks	T12c
Operational Non-Designated Parks and Reserves	Provincial Crown Lands identified for future Park designation.	DNR, Parks	T13a
Non-Designated Rail Corridors	Abandoned rail corridors acquired by the Province. These corridors were acquired in consideration of their potential for future development and management as public recreational trails, and for additional linear public uses where such uses can be demonstrated to be compatible with existing or potential recreational trail use.	DNR, Parks	T13b
Nature Conservancy of Canada Lands	Nature Conservancy of Canada works with local and community organizations (including municipal government) work to identify and protect important natural areas. Securing and providing adequate conservation in areas of significance for migratory birds, rare plants, interesting geology and diverse marine life is the primarily goal of all concerned.	Nature Conservancy of Canada	T15
Ramsar Wetland Sites	Sites are listed under the convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, also known as the Ramsar Convention. The only obligation that the convention places on the managers of wetlands is not to allow activities that would alter or destroy the ecological character of the wetland.	DNR, Wildlife	T17
Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Lands	Lands administered by Wetlands for the Americas, a group committed to wetland conservation throughout North and South America. These sites provide key nesting, staging, and wintering habitat for migratory shorebirds.	DNR, Wildlife	T18
Trails Act Lands	These lands recognize trails on Crown and privately owned lands and over watercourses for recreational use and enjoyment and to reduce the liability of the owner or the occupier of privately owned lands where consent is given to designate a trail.	DNR, Parks	T19
Indian Reserve Lands	Subject to the federal Indian Act, reserves are held by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of the respective bands for which they were set apart. Note: The federal government provides updated Reserve boundary data at GeoGratis		T24
Flight 111 Act	Areas protected to commemorate the crash of Flight 111 and the work of the employees of the federal, Provincial and municipal governments and volunteers in its aftermath.	DNR, Surveys	T25
Peggy's Cove Preservation Area	The purpose of the Area is to preserve the unique scenic beauty, character and atmosphere of Peggy's Cover for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors.	DNR, Surveys	T26
Pipeline Corridor	A buffer maintained on the natural gas pipeline.		T28
Canadian Heritage Rivers	Recognized to ensure that long-term management will conserve their outstanding heritage resources and promote their sustainable recreational potential.		T29
Parkways	Under the Public Highways Act, the Governor in Council may by regulation declare any area adjoining any highway outside the limits of a city or town to be a parkway area.	DPTW	T36

Contacts
For matters related to administration of the RLUL, contact:
Colleen Brothers, DNR, Forestry Division GIS - Phone: (902) 893-5718 or e-mail

For questions regarding individual themes, please contact:

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Surveys - Robert H. Bowlby Phone: (902) 424-3156 or e-mail
Wildlife - Randy Milton Phone: (902) 679-6224 or e-mail
Parks - Brian Kinsman Phone: (902) 662-3030 or e-mail

Nova Scotia Environment and Labour
Protected Areas - Dave MacKinnon, (902) 424-2027 or e-mail
Water & Waste - Charlie Williams, (902) 424-3023 or e-mail

Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works
Head Office - (902) 424-2297 or e-mail: tpwpaff@gov.ns.ca

Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Services
Kevin Davidson
Canadian Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 6227, 17 Waterfowl Lane,
Sackville, New Brunswick
E4L 1G6
Phone: (902) 364-5038
Fax: (902) 364-5062

Nature Conservancy of Canada
Linda Stephenson
Director, Atlantic Region
Nature Conservancy of Canada
924 Prospect St., Suite 2,
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Phone: (506) 450-6010
Fax: (902) 450-6013

Department of Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada
Harry DeLong
Superintendent
Kejimkujik National Park
P.O. Box 236,
Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia
B0T 1B0
Phone: (902) 682-2772
Fax: (902) 682-3367

Tim Reynolds
Superintendent
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia
Canada
B0C 1L0
Phone: (902) 224-2306 or (902) 285-2691
Fax: (902) 285-2866


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