Green Hill Provincial Park. Community Meeting May 22, 2014

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1 Green Hill Provincial Park Community Meeting May 22, 2014

2 Outline Overview of Nova Scotia Parks the management planning process General terms of reference Discuss engagement strategy Green Hill Provincial Park - overview Open discussion on park values, opportunities, and threats

3 Parks and Protected Areas Nova Scotia parks and protected areas system includes: Provincial parks (Dept of Natural Resources) protected areas (Dept of Environment) wilderness areas nature reserves Municipal parks National parks and historic sites (Parks Canada) Land trusts (Nova Scotia Nature Trust, Nature Conservancy of Canada, etc) Other Game sanctuaries Migratory bird sanctuaries National wildlife areas etc Joint initiative (DNR & NSE): 205 provincial parks 84 wilderness areas 138 nature reserves Comprehensive review of NS Parks. Resulted in: 4 new parks (960 ha) 12 park expansions (9,980 ha) 2,150 ha transferred to NSE 1,000 ha transferred to Crown

4 Nova Scotia Parks - Range of experiences - Day use, camping, hiking, beaches, rest areas etc - Visitor services, park events

5 Park Management Planning Management Direction sets the vision and provides guidance. Core Park vs. Supporting Park An Operational Plan will be completed before the Management Direction is finalized. Management Plan vs. Management Statement vs. Operational Plan These are two types of Management Direction: A management plan is approved by the Minister of Natural Resources and provides a policy and resource management framework that addresses substantial and complex issues, substantial capital infrastructure and/or resource management projects for one or more provincial parks properties. A management statement is approved by the Minister of Natural Resources and provides a policy and resource management framework that addresses a limited number of non-complex issues, limited capital infrastructure and/or resource management projects for one or more provincial parks properties.

6 Management Planning Cycle

7 Documents and Engagement Opportunities based on planning complexity Management Planning Process Stage Preliminary planning - Collect information - undertake early engagement Planning Complexity Non-complex Moderately complex Very complex Document Engagement Document Engagement Document Engagement N/A Early engagement of Mi kmaq and key stakeholders N/A Early engagement of Mi kmaq and key stakeholders N/A Early engagement of Mi kmaq and key stakeholders Stage 1: Scoping - understand park area context - complete Terms of Reference Template Stage 2: Information analysis - collect and assess information - values and threats identified and analyzed - situational analysis - identify monitoring needs - preliminary zoning (as it applies) - complete Background Information Document Template Stage 3: Develop management options - develop management options Stage 4: Develop preliminary management direction - finalize zoning - define objectives - finalize purpose and vision statements - complete Management Direction Template Stage 5: Finalizing management direction - finalize and approve management direction Terms of reference Background information document is developed during this stage but not released for engagement until Stage 4. Public Notice: opportunity to inspect TOR Terms of reference N/A EITHER, Background information document at the end of Stage 2 OR Background information document and proposed Management options at the end of Stage 3 1 st opportunity Preliminary management plan Public Notice: opportunity to inspect TOR 1 st opportunity Public Notice: Opportunity to Review Background Information Document Terms of reference Background information document N/A N/A Management options Background information document and preliminary management statement Approved management Notice Approved management plan 2 nd opportunity Preliminary management plan Notice Approved management Public Notice: opportunity to inspect TOR 1 st opportunity Public Notice: Opportunity to Review Background Information Document 2 nd opportunity 3 rd opportunity Notice

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9 Terms of Reference Completed at the end of Stage 1 in the planning process Provides guidance to the planning team throughout the process Defines scope Planning topics Roles and responsibilities of the planning team Planning topics Engagement strategy

10 Engagement Strategy Thoughts? Item Description Engagement Dates Terms of Reference Rationale Liaise with community group June 2014 Planning area Schedule Approval Engagement Strategy Background natural, cultural and recreation Liaise with community group August 2014 Information values Public opportunity to review background information. Collect data on values and vision. Potential internet-based opportunity to submit comments Develop Preferred Management Direction Preliminary Management Direction Document: preferred policies and approach considering public input Liaise with community group Public opportunity to review preliminary management plan Potential internet-based opportunity to submit comments October 2014 Final Management Direction Approved Management Direction Incorporating public feedback Final Management Direction Document submitted to Minister for approval Ministerial approval Public Notice of approved Management Direction End of December 2014 Spring 2015

11 Green Hill: Overview

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13 Open Discussion What is your vision for Green Hill? What do you value about the park? What are the opportunities? What are the threats? Who are the key stakeholders? How can they be reached? How do you want to go forward?

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22 Photo credit: Pictoucounty postcards.com

23 Thanks! Carrie Drake, Planner Brian Kinsman, Senior Planner Matt Reid, Park Technician Photo credits to: pictoupostcards.com Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Atlantic Canada