Healthy Lakes and Wetlands For Tomorrow - Species at Risk

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Developmental Restrictions in Yarmouth County There are developmental restrictions on 13 key Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora lakes in Yarmouth County including Salmon, Kegeshook, Wilson’s, Third, Gillfillan, Bennett’s, Sloans, Aagard, Lac de l’Ecole, Pearl, Kempt Snare, Travis, and Lake Fanning. Any shoreline modifications (including dock building) require a permit and a site assessment from a Department of Natural Resources Regional Biologist. To apply for a permit and arrange for a site visit please call Nova Scotia Environment at 902-742-8985. MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS Land use by-laws in Nova Scotia can vary based on what municipality you live in. Please contact your local municipal office to learn about the land-use by-laws in your region (Appendix C). Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Southwest Nova Scotia is a region of high biodiversity and has been designated as a biosphere reserve by the United Nations. Over 80% of the species at risk in Nova Scotia are found in this region, and this is one of the reasons why it has been recognized as a special place. The biosphere reserve encompasses core protected areas (including Kejimkujik National Park and the Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve) and the surrounding landscape (Digby, Annapolis, Yarmouth, Shelburne, and Queens counties). The biosphere reserve association works to promote natural and cultural resource conservation and sustainable development. Visit the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association website for more information: www.snbra.ca J. McKinnon McGowan Lake - Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve J. McKinnon 61
GLOSSARY Alien Species: Animals and plants that have become established in areas outside their natural range. Also known as exotic, non-native, or introduced species. Not all alien species are invasive (for example tulips). See invasive alien species. Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora: The Atlantic coastal plain refers to the relatively flat land along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to Nova Scotia. Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora are the group of plant species that are mainly restricted to this area. There are 90 species of Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora in Nova Scotia. Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life, the genetic variability of each species, and the variety of different ecosystems within a region. An area with many species and ecosystems has more biodiversity than an area with only a few. Brackish Water: Partially salty water found in areas where freshwater and saltwater mix (such as mouths of rivers entering the ocean). critical Habitat: Defined in the Species at Risk Act as “the habitat that is necessary for the survival or recovery of a listed wildlife species” (see page 4). Ecosystem: A community of plants, animals and microorganisms, along with their environment, that function together as a unit. An ecosystem can be as large as a forest or as small as a rotting log. Invasive Alien species: Animals and plants that have become established in areas outside their natural range, that have the potential to harm the environment, economy and/or society. Lake Shoreline: The band of exposed land below the ordinary high water mark extending to the water’s edge (see page 8). Ordinary High Water Mark: The highest point on the shoreline where water will rise under normal weather conditions. It is usually distinguished by the presence of shrubs and other vegetation that do not tolerate wet conditions (see page 8). Recovery: The restoration of a species back to a self-perpetuating population size. Riparian Zone: The land next to water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and wetlands (see page 8). Species at Risk: Plants and animals that may not exist in the future and need our help. Species are assessed by experts and are listed under federal and/or provincial laws if they are determined to be at risk of becoming extinct. Once a species is determined to be at risk, it is placed in one of six status categories depending on how close it is to extinction within Nova Scotia or Canada. The categories are Extinct, Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened, Special Concern/Vulnerable, and Not at Risk (see page 3 for definitions of each). Stewardship: Ownership of responsibility for the environment. It means caring for the land in a responsible way to ensure that healthy ecosystems are passed on to future generations. Wetland: An area that is waterlogged, or partially or completely covered by water, for all or part of the year. The Canadian Wetland Classification System organizes wetlands into five types (see page 8 for definitions of each). Did You Know Some Blanding’s Turtle hatchlings move very little in a day (10 cm or less), while others travel hundreds of meters in one day. N. Green 62
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 1
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GETTING STARTED This landowner stew
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Page 27 and 28: ESTUARIES Estuaries are coastal loc
Page 29 and 30: LAWN and GARDEN Sometimes what we c
Page 31 and 32: STEWARDSHIP STORIES: Carter Feltham
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Page 35 and 36: Avoid This Try This ON-SITE SEWAGE
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Page 41 and 42: WILDLIFE and PETS We appreciate our
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Page 45 and 46: FORESTRY PRACTICES Forestry practic
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Page 49 and 50: AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES Agricultural
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Page 53 and 54: RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Humans are
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Page 59 and 60: THREATENED M. Crowley S. Boates M.
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