Government of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is divided in 12 deer management zones and deer hunting regulations may vary by zone. When accuracy is needed, consult the official legal wording of the Wildlife Act and its Regulations. Laws are subject to change at any time and are available online. Links to wildlife related acts...

Successful applicants of the 2017-2019 Solar for Community Buildings Program, that enables eligible community groups and organizations to generate solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity on their roofs or properties

This data was created to graphically illustrate where petroleum exploration and production tenure areas are located onshore Nova Scotia.

For most recent Ecological Land Classification data, see: https://data.novascotia.ca/d/q6zd-39t3 The Ecological Land Classification (ELC) for Nova Scotia provides a hierarchical mapping of the province's forest ecosystems into ecosections, ecodistricts and ecoregions. It includes interpretation...

The Ecological Land Classification (ELC version 2015) for Nova Scotia provides a hierarchical mapping of the province's forest ecosystems into ecosections, ecodistricts and ecoregions. It includes interpretation of the dominant natural disturbance regimes and potential climax forests at the...

Forest stands identified under the Nova Scotia Old Growth Forest Policy.

A listing of Provincial Day-use and Camping Park Entrances coordinates.

Listing of petroleum wells drilled onshore in NS as of February 1, 2016.

A spatial dataset of all Crown lands in Nova Scotia. Crown lands are all or any part of the land under the administration and control of the Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables as per the Crown Lands Act. The dataset includes land in which the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources...

Nova Scotia provincial ambient air quality monitoring stations, including locations and other attributes.