![\"\"](\"http:\/\/halifaxfieldnaturalists.ca\/hfnWP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-08-at-1.21.58-PM.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nBlue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes (BMBCL) Comprehensive Study<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Registration for the virtual meeting, which will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform, can be accessed by clicking\u00a0<\/span>this link<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes (BMBCL) area is located on the western edge of the Halifax urban core and comprises Acadian forest, wetlands, and a system of lakes and headwaters, offering wilderness hiking opportunities to many residents and visitors.<\/p>\n In 2021, Halifax Regional Municipality signed a Statement of Collaboration with Parks Canada to indicate mutual interest in the opportunities for the BMBCL area as part of the new national urban parks program, which led to an approval by Regional Council to initiate the park planning process.<\/p>\n With the support of a contribution agreement signed with Parks Canada in January, the municipality has initiated a comprehensive background study of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes (BMBCL) Regional Park. Halifax Regional Municipality has engaged Stantec Consulting Ltd. to develop a comprehensive background report on the BMBCL area and vicinity. The four key areas considered in the study include:<\/p>\n Ecological and recreational conditions Community engagement and liaison efforts is a necessary and crucial step in this project. The public is invited to virtually join us on April 13, 2022, from 7 \u2013 9 p.m. as we introduce this assessment phase of the BMBCL national urban park initiative and share with us your knowledge on and ideas for the BMBCL area.<\/p>\n Registration for the virtual meeting, which will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform, can be accessed by clicking this link.<\/p>\n At this meeting, you will have an opportunity to:<\/p>\n Learn more about the BMBCL area and Parks Canada urban parks initiative Notice of this event just received. Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes (BMBCL) Comprehensive Study Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Registration for the virtual meeting, which will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform, can be accessed by … Continue reading
\nArchaeological and cultural study
\nAnalysis of land use and settlement
\nReview of park governance models
\nThe purpose of the background report is to inform future BMBCL park planning, including integrating connections to nature through associated recreational uses, ecological conservation, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation.<\/p>\n
\nHear about the work being undertaken by Stantec to complete the background report
\nFind out the opportunities and challenges identified by key project stakeholders and partners
\nContribute your own knowledge and ideas regarding ecological, recreational, cultural, and other noteworthy opportunities for the BMBCL area
\nA survey will be provided following the engagement session, or if you are unable to attend the event, to provide feedback. Looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"