Exploring Land Use in Central West Newfoundland
The research team includes: Dr. Kelly Vodden, Memorial University, Grenfell Campus, Environmental Policy Institute Janelle Skeard, MA Candidate, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Geography Raïsa Mirza, MA Candidate, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Geography Linda Brett, Regional Partnership Planner, Rural Secretariat – Executive ...
Background/overview Participation in outdoor recreational activities has been growing in Canada since the 1960s, largely due to demographic and economic trends, with documented social, health and even spiritual benefits. This trend has also been observed in the Newfoundland context. Popular recreational ...
Background/overview Approximately 88% of Newfoundland and Labrador are Crown lands, which in turn are often leased out or tenured to commercial interests. The dominance of Crowns lands in the province makes the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador a critical player in ...
Background/overview Municipalities in the region are experiencing conflicts and differing points of view surrounding the development of waterfront areas. Different stakeholder groups including tourism, recreation, residential and commercial interests must be balanced when creating zoning regulations and long-term land-use plans. With ...
Background/overview The Coast of Bays area of the Grand Falls-Windsor – Baie Verte – Harbour Breton is currently fostering economic growth through aquaculture activities. The Bay d’Espoir area grows and harvests steelhead trout and Atlantic salmon, but blue mussels are also ...
Background/overview Cabins are considered an important social and recreational asset for many Newfoundlanders and provide an important economic stimulus in rural Newfoundland. The hunting and fishing opportunities available in the Grand Falls-Windsor – Baie Verte – Harbour Breton region provide a ...
Background/overview Mining-related activities in the region have a long history and have been widespread geographically. One of the best-known examples of mining in the region comes from Buchans, a small town that was established in the 1950s specifically for the mining ...
Background/overview Agriculture has always had a presence in the central region of the province. Traditionally grown crops often include potatoes, carrots, turnip and cabbage; however, the sector has become more diversified in recent years with the introduction of different fruit and ...