NS DNR Wildlife Division - Biodiversity Program

Guidelines and Policies
Additional guidelines and policies will be included here in the near future.

1. Guide to Addressing Wildlife Species and Habitat in an EA Registration Document (November 2005)

Key messages contained within this guide include:

the focus for EA documents are to be on priority species and habitats;
complete inventories of flora and fauna are generally not required; and
contact wildlife specialists within the provincial and federal governments with any questions before and during the EA process.

View the document: PDF file

If you have any questions please contact us.

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