Glossary of Terms

Applies to land water and resources, including wildlife (see NILCA).

Whereas objectives define "what" outcome is intended for particular resource values, planning policies describe "how" the desired outcome will be achieved. There should be a direct relationship between objectives and planning policies. Depending on the circumstances, these might describe:

Remote sensing method that uses light from laser pulses to measure different distances to the Earth to give a three-dimensional image.

Areas with year-round prohibition of on or more types of land use. They may also include conformity requirements, such as seasonal prohibitions on certain land uses or setback requirements around important features.

The lowest point the water level reaches at low tide. This also marks the border of which Land Use Planning covers.

Networks of shipping corridors created by the Government of Canada to encourage traffic to use routes that will be of low impact to the environment and the surrounding communities.