Submitted by Henry Hicks
OBJECTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP OF CROWN LANDS
AND WATERWAYS OF NOVA SCOTIA
A. NO-CUTTING ZONES OF ONE HUNDRED METRES FROM ALL
WATERWAYS (RIPARIAN ZONES).
B. ALL FORESTRY COMPANIES CUTTING ON CROWN LAND REQUIRED
TO BE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (F.S.C.) CERTIFIED.
C. FUTURE CLEAR CUTTING TO BE DONE ONLY TO MEET
EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES. MINISTERIAL APPROVAL
WOULD BE REQUIRED.
D. ANY PLANTING TO BE DONE ON CROWN LAND WOULD REQUIRE
THE PLANTING OF A MIX OF TRADITIONAL FOREST TREES (TO
INCLUDE RED SPRUCE, YELLOW BIRCH, SUGAR MAPLE, RED OAK.
WHITE PINE, ETC.).
E. SYLVACULTURE TO BE DONE BY TRADITIONAL METHODS.