Request For Proposals

Isle Madame, Richmond County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC CONSERVATION

JERSEYMAN ISLAND

Jerseyman Island has long served as a significant community asset, and continues to play an important role in the life, development, and ecosystem of the area.

Featured in tourism and realty promotions, the island's beauty is seen and appreciated by

hundreds of people everyday.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Privately conserved for over 50 years, Jerseyman Island is now on the market.

Community groups, conservation groups, individuals, businesses, as well as all levels of government, are encouraged to consider their interests in the future and potential of Jerseyman Island.

Various forms of public conservation and ownership of natural spaces are becoming more popular.

This path could allow for and expand Jerseyman Island's ongoing role in the economy of the area, including the eco tourism, historical tourism, and local recreational sectors, as well as ensuring future public access.

Initiatives which recognize and can capitilize on maintaining the value of natural assets tend to be inherently sustainable and of benefit to the larger community for generations.

Jerseyman Island's current availability on the real estate market is an opportunity for interested public sector parties to consider submitting proposals for the purchase and stewardship of this property.

For more informaton please visit www.jerseymanisland.ca

or contact James K HarperBarrister & Solicitorjkharper@jerseymanisland.ca902 423 2110

Jerseyman Island plays a part in a number of existing tourism initiatives, including Richmond County's 'Island of 100 Coves' and 'Blueways' brandings.

"Babin’s Hill Look-Off is a beautiful look-out point above the old lower road. From here one can enjoy views to Jerseyman Island and one of the four remaining lighthouses. It is also a popular spot to picnic."

ADDENDUM - TOURISM AND PROMOTION

Richmond Tourism Recreational Spatial Planning Design Initiative, 2013

Jerseyman Island as viewed from The Cove (below) and Babin's Hill Lookoff.

ADDENDUM - TOURISM AND PROMOTION

Nova Scotia Parks and Protected AreasRichmond County Tourism Strategy Nova Scotia Nature Trust Nature Conservancy of CanadaAmerican Friends of Canadian Land Trusts Ducks Unlimited Public purchase of islands worldwide- list

Isle Madame Historical Society Isle Madame Lighthouse Society

ADDENDUM - LINKS