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Crown Lands Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 114).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting Crown Lands.
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword
Forest service/forest officers Public forest Basic legislation Public land Land tenure Lease Transfer Right of use Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Servitude Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The object and purpose of the present Act is to provide for the most effective utilization of Crown lands by: a) the application of proven forest management techniques to enhance productivity on Crown lands and to provide for an increasing harvest of better quality forest products; b) requiring that leasing and licensing arrangements on Crown lands are providing for equitable stumpage rates, adequate investments in forest improvements and improved market access for privately produced wood; c) the integration of wildlife and outdoor recreation considerations in the forest management planning process on Crown lands; and d) the more effective administration and management of all Crown lands. The text consists of 51 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Harvesting Timber on Crown Lands Regulations (N.S. Reg. 197/2016).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Timber, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX