Department of Natural Resources Travel In Woods During Woods Closure
Permit |
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Who
Needs This Permit? |
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Anyone who wants to travel on forest land while a travel ban
(woods closure) is in force. Woods closure / travel bans usually occurs
when the forest gets extremely dry, and the hazard of fire is extreme.
The goal is to try to reduce the risk of fire by keeping people out of
the woods.
A permit is not required by the owner of forest land or their servant,
agent or assigns.
During such bans, permission to travel in connection with industrial
operations may be granted.
Other exemptions may apply, depending on the location; contact your
local Area Office of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources for advice.
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Issuing
Department / Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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Where can you get this Permit and / or further information? |
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Central Regional Office (Truro)
Regional Director
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
664 Prince St.
(Arlington St. entrance)
Truro, NS B2N 1G6
Tel: 902-893-6350
Fax: 902-893-5613
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Western
Regional Office (Lunenburg)
Regional Director
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
300 Green Street
Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
Tel: 902-634-7557
Fax: 902-634-7577 |
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Eastern Regional Office (Coxheath, Cape Breton)
Regional Director
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
300 Mountain Road
Sydney, NS B1L 1A9
Tel: 902-563-3370
Fax: 902-567-2535
OR
Any of the
Local or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources.
(See Offices,
N.S. Department of Natural Resources.)
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Application Forms & Process: |
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An application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Office of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources.
If all requirements are met, and the application is approved, the
permit can be issued over the counter or can be sent to the applicant
by mail.
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Waiting Period: |
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Same day |
Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for the time period stated on it. It is
renewable. The renewal process is started by the permit holder before
it expires. |
Price: |
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Free |
Related Requirements: |
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None |
Additional Information: |
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A permit may be suspended at any time. |
Legislative Authority: |
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Forests Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter
10, Section 25 |