Fossils

Fossil ownership and collection.

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Fossil Collection

In general, fossils on Crown land are the property of the Province and approval is required to collect them. The priority order for fossil management is science, heritage and education, and (where appropriate) commercial. This priority order is used for any proposed fossil use and is effected through the expert paleontological review of applications.

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