Bill 184: Protecting Nature Act

This bill primarily affects landowners, forestry operators, wetland-adjacent agricultural businesses, and natural resource companies operating in Nova Scotia. If you run a logging operation, a farm near ecologically sensitive wetlands, or any business that depends on access to Crown or private land, new protected area designations could restrict where you're permitted to work or expand. Businesses involved in land development, peat harvesting, or resource extraction in areas identified as candidate conservation zones may face new constraints on their day-to-day activities. The impact is more significant for smaller operators in rural Nova Scotia who rely heavily on specific parcels of land and have less flexibility to pivot than larger companies with diversified holdings.