The Regional Services Branch delivers department
programs and services through an extensive network of field offices.
These programs and services include forest management programs, Crown
lands surveys, regional geological services, extension and education,
enforcement and hunter safety, forest fire prevention, detection and
suppression, monitoring of forest insects and diseases, operation
and maintenance of Provincial Parks, and resource conservation. The
Branch is comprised of the following divisions:
Executive Director - Brian Gilbert
(902) 424-3949 gilberbs@gov.ns.ca
The Resource Management Division is responsible
for:
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Coordinating the implementation of forest
management programs designed to help ensure the long term viability
of the forest industry in the Province. The forest management
programs incorporate forest/wildlife guidelines and the principles
of integrated resource management and sustainable development.
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Consulting with Department staff and any
other departments and agencies who have responsibility for the
use of Crown lands.
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Developing procedures and standards for Crown
lands forest management programs and specific temporary uses
of Crown lands.
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Negotiating, amending and monitoring agreements
for the license, tender or lease of Crown lands forest products,
aggregate, and peatland development.
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Reviewing forest management plans, recommending
budgets and monitoring progress of field implementation.
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Recommending development of information technologies
and applications for the implementation and monitoring of forest
management programs and activities on Crown lands.
The Operations
Division is responsible for:
- Work planning and financial reporting for Regional Services
Branch
- Technical training for staff of
Regional Services Branch
- OH&S implementation for Regional Services Branch, Parks
program operations, and
- Natural resources stewardship and outreach activities including
youth and hunter education and technical transfer of forest management
information for woodlot owners and Christmas tree growers.
The Enforcement
Division is responsible for:
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Developing and coordinating a departmental,
environmental, and resource law enforcement and compliance program.
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Developing,implementing, evaluating and maintaining
records of the law enforcement and compliance training program.
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Developing and maintaining a comprehensive
manual on the administration and operational procedures, and
requirements for the enforcement program.
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Administering and maintaining current statistical
and management records associated with the enforcement program.
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Establishing, promoting and maintaining liaison
with other provincial, federal, national and international law
enforcement agencies.
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Providing expert
advice on enforcement issues and recommending changes in legislation.
The
Fleet Management Division is responsible for:
- Providing centralized aviation services to government departments
and agencies for forest fire detection and suppression, provincial
emergency situations, ground search and rescue, medical evacuations,
and resource development and management.
- Managing and maintaining the department’s motorized equipment.
Regions
- Western, Central and Eastern
The Regions (3) are responsible for:
- Delivering renewable resource management programs in the field
including forest management on Crown and private lands, forest
fire management, enforcement and hunter safety, management of
Provincial Parks, wildlife conservation and protection, forest
pest detection, and information, education and extension.
- Planning and implementing integrated resource management (IRM)
on Crown lands.
- Providing for the administration of Crown lands at the field
level including the surveying and maintenance of Crown lands
boundary lines.
- Providing for a geological service on a regional basis.
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