2.2. Lakeshore and riverbankFor the purposes of this Policy, lakeshore or riverbank refers to a strip of land bordering a lake or watercourse and extending inland from the high-water mark. The width of the shore or bank to be protected is measured horizontally.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 10 m wide where:
— the slope is less than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank less than 5 m high.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 15 m wide where:
— the slope is continuous and greater than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank over 5 m high.
The Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1) and the regulatory provisions concerning forest management standards that apply to forests in the domain of the State also contain special protection measures for lakeshores and riverbanks.