On July 26, 2007, Nova Scotia Environment and Labour and the Department of Natural Resources announced that the province will designate 30 new protected areas as nature reserves, wilderness areas, and provincial park reserves on lands acquired from Bowater Mersey Paper Company Ltd.

Read the government news release.

Download : A map (PDF:2.3mb) showing these new areas

Types of Designations - Summary Poster (PDF:1.6mb)

Quick Facts and Figures - Information Sheet (PDF:42k)

Designation values for individual sites - Property Summary Sheet (PDF:57k)

As part of the designation process for these new areas, government will be offering additional information, and opportunity for public comment. To learn more about specific areas visit: Shelburne River Wilderness Area.