Overhead Electrical Line Vegetation Clearing

Vegetation management along the 24km overhead electrical line corridor in Fundy National Park has been significantly overdue, with comprehensive maintenance lacking for several years. Recent severe weather events—including post-tropical storms, high winds, ice, and snowstorms—have caused trees and branches to fall onto utility lines, resulting in service disruptions to power, water, and communication systems within the park. Furthermore, vegetation in contact with electrical wires poses a significant risk of forest fires. Historically, the park has responded reactively to such incidents. However, it now intends to adopt a proactive approach by removing shrubs, trees, and overhanging branches along the corridor. This work will be completed to prevent vegetation from contacting the energized conductors. This infrastructure is vital for supplying essential services throughout Fundy National Park.

Latest update

March 31 2026 – Parks Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Fundy National Park
P.O. Box 1001
Alma, New Brunswick E4H 1B4
Telephone: 506-887-6000
Email: fundy@pc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Fundy National Park of Canada (New Brunswick)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-09-19

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89898

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...within 200 kilometres
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