Public outcry necessary to protect land?++
Recent logging near Rocky Point Lake, an area in southwest Nova Scotia that is known habitat for mainland moose, and the delisting of Owl's Head Provincial Park are but two of several provincial government actions that have sparked significant opposition from the public. The letter of offer to turn Owl's Head Provincial Park into a golf course was rescinded by the business owner likely due to public pressure. This begs the question, what does it take for the province to protect its most biodiverse and ecologically important land? See links below to learn more:
Logging threatens mainland moose, say opponents
Nova Scotians defeat billionaire developers who tried to swoop in on park
'Not too many options left' for mainland moose, biologist says
Recent logging near Rocky Point Lake, an area in southwest Nova Scotia that is known habitat for mainland moose, and the delisting of Owl's Head Provincial Park are but two of several provincial government actions that have sparked significant opposition from the public. The letter of offer to turn Owl's Head Provincial Park into a golf course was rescinded by the business owner likely due to public pressure. This begs the question, what does it take for the province to protect its most biodiverse and ecologically important land? See links below to learn more:
Logging threatens mainland moose, say opponents
Nova Scotians defeat billionaire developers who tried to swoop in on park
'Not too many options left' for mainland moose, biologist says
