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HRM passes resolution concerning Halifax's Backyard WildernessNovember 21, 2002Most people living in HRM when shown aerial photographs of the land right at the urban edge, the area between Halifax and Sambro, are surprised by the beautiful lakes and the large area of green space. The usual response is, "I didn't know this existed." A 15-minute bus ride from downtown Halifax, the Herring Cove Backlands is really Halifax's own Backyard Wilderness. The Herring Cove Backlands is used for recreational purposes such as hiking, swimming, skiing, skating, berry picking, hunting, fishing, and contemplation. However, it is an area of public land that has no official protection. On November 19 - HRM council passed a resolution asking the Nova Scotia Department of Environment to study the Herring Cove Backlands for designation under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act. The council report states that "This wilderness area is highly valued for its environmental, open space and aesthetic values (Herring Cove Barrens and Backlands Council Report, November 19, 2002). Various groups such as the Ketch Harbour Area Residents, Association and the Council of Community Organizations are working toward preserving this valuable wilderness for the future of all HRM residents. The proposed Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area is a not luxury but a necessity for the vibrancy of our families and the biodiversity of our land. For further information contact: Eleonore Schönmaier
Recent aerial photographs of the land are available. For further information also view: www.fivebridgetrust.ca/docs/BnB_subgroup.pdf,and
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