As per the Parks Act, management plans must be prepared for all New Brunswick provincial parks on a 10-year cycle. The goal is to ensure management of the land is consistent with our legal mandate - 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. It includes an overview of the services and amenities at each park, a zoning map identifying uses of land permitted in various locations (particularly public use) and protected areas which will not be accessible to the public.
Public consultation is an important component of the planning process. These plans are developed through discussions with local communities, First Nations, local governments, and other interest groups.