J.D. Irving Ltd. has 70,000 hectares for sale in southwestern Nova Scotia.

If sold, the property will mark the largest land sale in Nova Scotia's history.

The parcel of wilderness spans Yarmouth, Digby, and Annapolis counties, and is close to twice the size of the nearby Kejimkujik National Park.

The land encompasses a 600-kilometre trail network, 69 lakes and four or five river systems. The land parcel also includes the historic site of New France, known as Electric City, home of North America's first electric paper mill.

Rick Jacques, trails co-ordinator for the Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition, is concerned about the sale:

"It's certainly a large hunting and fishing area, and that's always gone on with whatever land management company or forestry company that was there. There is some concern that it will be sold to a foreign interest.... We're concerned it may go to private-type developments, where it is listed in their literature as being able to be cut into large lots and encompass entire lakes, and we're concerned about having access in the future for Nova Scotians."

CBC is reporting that the land is listed on a real estate website and that bidding on the property closes on April 2nd. If anyone knows which website contains the listing, please drop me a line - lisa@foresttalk.com

Source:
Groups watching Irving land sale in N.S. (CBC)