Under the authority of the New Brunswick Provincial Parks Act, the Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture will prepare Management Plans for all New Brunswick provincial parks. These plans will ensure that each park is managed consistent with the four goals of the parks mandate as set out in the Provincial Parks Act - protection, outdoor recreation, heritage appreciation and tourism.
A management plan or statement is a document that outlines the vision for each park and guides park management decisions over the long term. The plan or statement will include an overview of the services and amenities for each park, as well as a zoning map that identifies the types of uses permitted in various locations, particularly those maintained for public use, as well as protected areas which will not be accessible to the public.
Public consultation is an important component of the planning process. A management plan or statement is the result of a consultative planning process and is developed with local communities, First Nations, local governments, and other interest groups.
Read more about the planning process and how you can get involved.