To the Editor:  

        Yesterday I came across the news that Long Lake (between the communities 

of Mount Uniacke, East Uniacke, and South Rawdon in Hants County) is under an 

immediate threat by development.   Being an outdoorsman, I travel from my home in 

neighboring Beaver Bank to the Mount Uniacke-Long Lake Area on a monthly basis.

The mature forests, meandering rivers, and unspoiled vistas offer solitude and natural

beauty that is becoming harder and harder to find in

Central Nova Scotia.                                  

       The Long Lake - Herbert River wilderness area deserves to be fully protected 

by the provincial Wilderness Areas Protection Act.   I realize due to the large 

percentage of land in this area being privately owned, provincially protecting this 

land will be a long and challenging process. 

     I understand you have been working hard for the people of Mount Uniacke on 

this matter.   I appreciate the work you have been doing on  this issue.

Thank you.  Andrew MacDougall, Beaver Bank, NS