Land Administration Division

The Land Administration Division is comprised of two sections: Acquisitions & Leases and Crown Land Disposals & Coastal Permits and coordinates all matters relating to the following topics:

• acquisition of land and interests in land (e.g. rights of way)
• applications for permanent structures/activities on coastal waters
• campsite leases
• claims on Crown land
• disposal and leasing of Crown lands for agriculture
• expropriations
• general policy for the sale of Crown land
• gifts to the Crown
• leases to private enterprises and non-profit organizations
• peatland exploration licensing and development leasing
• permits for use of fishing reserves
• standard license - abandoned rail corridor
• utility easements
• land services on behalf of the Department of Environment and Labour, Protected Areas Division; Department of Economic Development and Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage

All land transactions with the Department of Natural Resources are subject to an Integrated Resource Management (IRM) review. Integrated resource management (IRM) is a planning and decision making process that coordinates resource use so that the long term sustainable benefits are optimized and conflicts among users are minimized. IRM brings together all resource groups rather than each working in isolation to balance the economic, environmental, and social requirements of society. IRM includes planning for minerals, forests, recreation, wilderness, energy, wildlife, and parks.

Additionally, all land transactions are subject to approval by the Governor in Council (Cabinet).

Pricing

For the most part, acquisitions, disposals and leasing of Crown land are based on market value as established by A.A.C.I. appraisers, although some specific policies provide otherwise (e.g. campsite leases, non-profit organizations, etc.). Administration fees are levied on all tranactions except acquisitions. Typical adminsitration fees are $326.50 and $653.00, plus applicable taxes.