Full name of Instrument & Measure (English):
Description:
The intent and purpose of this Act is among others:
• developing a healthier, more productive forest capable of yielding increased volumes of high quality products;
• encouraging the development and management of private forest land as the primary source of forest products for industry in the Province;
• supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land;
• providing effective management of all Crown lands;
• enhancing the viability of forest-based manufacturing and processing industries;
• doubling of forest production by the year 2025.
This regulation concerns among others:
forest management planning process and management techniques - Industrial forest operator information - selective forest research - training of silvicultural workers - development of forest products sector - buyer of forest products - sustainable Forestry Fund - Timber Loan Board
Goal/Aim:
Regulate protection and management of forests
Responsible Authority:
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)