The Nova Scotia government says it plans to establish up to 20 new parks and protected areas, a pledge it says will achieve the government's goal of protecting 13 per cent of the province's land.<\/p>\n
Environment Minister Gordon Wilson made the announcement today, adding that Canada's second-smallest province has become a leader in conserving unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity.<\/p>\n
Wilson issued a statement saying the next step is a 60-day online consultation process.<\/p>\n
Twelve of the sites will be subject to the formal consultation process, while the other eight sites were listed as \"intended for protection.\"<\/p>\n
The announcement came less than a week before Premier Stephen McNeil is expected to step down at a weekend leadership convention that will select a new party leader.<\/p>\n
Since 2013, the province's Liberal government has protected more than 150 sites, including areas that provide habitat for Atlantic salmon, the endangered mainland moose and many species of migratory birds.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 2, 2021.<\/p>\n
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