Common use of Protection Areas Clause in Contracts

Protection Areas. Protection Areas are areas where commercial forestry, mineral exploration and development and hydro-electric development is not permitted. Additional uses in and adjacent to protection areas (including aquaculture) will be determined on the basis of more detailed planning for such areas, including detailed coastal plans, protections area management plans, and/or as part of individual tenure adjudication processes. A range of designations may be used to establish these areas (e.g. conservancy, Protected Area, Tribal Park, etc.) in a manner that addresses First Nations Concerns. Protection Area Management Protocols between the Provincial Government and First Nations must be developed based on consideration of a range of options for addressing First Nations concerns. The objectives for establishing each protection area should be clearly defined. (See map X attached for proposed Protection Areas)