Our Vision

We believe that Newfoundland and Labrador's Crown Lands form a precious part of the fabric of this province: vast forests, wild rivers, coastal islands and beaches, and secluded pond areas, all held in a public trust - a legacy to future generations and a source of pride for all Newfoundland and Labradorians.

We believe that crown lands should remain wild lands:

to provide habitat for partridge, salmon, caribou, arctic hare, and other wildlife
to keep air and water clean
to maintain the beauty, solitude, and adventure of the backcountry
to offer residents and visitors unparalleled outdoor recreation experiences
to provide new economic opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador communities
to ensure that future generations of Newfoundland and Labradorians will never have to wonder what was lost.

We believe these uses of Crown Land far outweigh whatever could be gained by stripping their timber, damming their rivers, or carving them up with mines, roads or shopping malls.
We believe public lands deserve better. We believe that the primary role of Crown Lands should be conservation of habitat, and accordingly, that most Crown Lands require legal protection from industrial development. We expect our provincial government to honour their promises to complete Newfoundland and Labrador's protected areas system.

We know that with each passing day Newfoundland and Labrador loses options to chart a new direction for crown lands. We urge the Province to give Crown Land reforms their immediate attention.