The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for management of crown lands in the province, including provincial parks (but excluding wilderness areas), which are a valuable resource for the development of AT opportunities. Over the past decade, DNR’s role has been instrumental in bringing the provincial abandoned rail corridors and other important areas (such as Cape Split) into public ownership. Without this resource, AT infrastructure development would be facing significant challenges.
In addition DNR staff can:
- assist with the accessing of public lands and the actual planning of a trail corridor
- help develop supportive legislation and policy
- promotes the use of provincial parks as a year round outdoor playground
