Publications
The following publications may be available in hard-copy format from the Nova Scotia Environment and Labour Library. Some can be accessed directly on-line:
General
- Natural Landscapes of Nova Scotia: Summary Descriptions
- Nova Scotia's Protected Areas Strategy (1997)
- Photo Gallery
- A Proposed Systems Plan for Parks and Protected Areas in Nova Scotia (1994)
- Protecting Nova Scotia's Natural Areas: The Report of the Public Review Committee for the Proposed Systems Plan for Parks and Protected Areas in Nova Scotia (1995)
- Sacred Worth Exhibition Catalogue (April 1998 - March 2000 Maritime tour) - Paintings of Wilderness Areas by Alice Reed
Forms and Applications
Education and Research
- A Second Location for the Rare Boreal Felt Lichen in Nova Scotia (PDF: 41k)
- Guide to Conducting Research in Wilderness Areas & Nature Reserves (PDF: 496k)
- Guided Outings in Protected Areas - 2008/09 (PDF: 40k)
- Lichen Indicators of Ecosystem Health in Nova Scotia's Protected Areas (PDF: 53k)
- Occurrence and Abundance of Epiphytic Cyanolichens in Protected Areas of Nova Scotia, Canada (PDF: 181k)
- Old Forests of Nova Scotia: Background and Ecological Characteristics (1995)
- Technical Notes: Floristic Survey of Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area (PDF: 1.2mb)
- Technical Notes: Research Topics in Protected Areas (PDF: 1.9mb)
- Technical Notes: Wallace Lake Fire Report (PDF: 3.4mb)
Wilderness Areas
- Guide to Campsite Leases and Licences in Protected Wilderness Areas (PDF: 291k)
- Keep It Wild - A Guide For Low Impact Recreation In Nova Scotia's Wilderness Areas (PDF: 703k)
- Keep It Wild - Wilderness Area Standards (PDF: 391k)
- Protecting Wilderness: A Summary of the Wilderness Areas Protection Act (PDF: 679k)
- Wilderness Areas Protection Act (1998)
- Take a Hike - Scenic Hiking Destinations
- Into the Tobeatic: A Guide for Planning Wilderness Travel in Tobeatic Wilderness Area
Nature Reserves
- Nature Reserves of Nova Scotia (PDF: 664k)
- Nature Reserves Protection Act (2000 1st reading)
- Special Places Protection Act
Heritage Rivers
- Margaree-Lake Ainslie Canadian Heritage River: A Partnership Strategy (October, 1996)
- The Shelburne Heritage River: Management Plan (1996)
- Questions & Answers (PDF: 34k)
Private Land Conservation
- Protecting Private Land (PDF: 760k) - an introduction to nature conservation on private land in Nova Scotia.
Special Products
- Posters - Purchase Wilderness Posters
Maps
- Protected Areas Map
- Wilderness Areas
- The new (5th edition) of The Nova Scotia Atlas contains maps showing the location of all provincial Wilderness Areas. This book is available at many bookstores.
- Maps of individual wilderness areas ($15.00 fee + HST) and of Nova Scotia's wilderness areas system (free) can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources Library at Founders Square, 1701 Hollis St. Halifax.
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 689, Halifax, N.S. B3J 2T9
- Phone: 902-424-8633; Fax: 902-424-7735
- Email: nsdnrlib@gov.ns.ca
- The Nova Scotia Trail Information Project and a number of community trail groups have information on hiking trails, including trails in wilderness areas.
- Nature Reserves
- An illustration showing the general location of designated nature reserves is included in Nature Reserves of Nova Scotia (PDF: 664k)
- Heritage Rivers
- No published, hard-copy maps are currently available. The website of the federal-provincial Canadian Heritage Rivers System includes on-line maps.
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