A provincially significant peatland designation maintains public access to Manitoba’s natural environments while ensuring industrial development activities do not occur.
What activities are prohibited in a provincially significant peatland?
- Mining developments
- Oil, petroleum and natural gas developments
- Hydro-electric power developments
- Peat harvesting developments
- Logging/forestry activities
- Agricultural activities
What activities can continue in a provincially significant peatland?
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Fishing
- Plant and/or berry picking
- Snowmobiling/ATV-ing on designated trails
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Research
- Bird watching
- Many more!
Indigenous rights are respected in provincially significant peatlands and will remain available for hunting, trapping, fishing and all other traditional practices.
