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

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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.

Implemented by: Harvesting Timber on Crown Lands Regulations (N.S. Reg. 197/2016). (2016-10-03)

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