NOVA SCOTIA — New powers to deal with protesters blocking logging roads on Crown land are being dealt with by the Nova Scotia government in… the Protecting Nova Scotians Act introduced Tuesday. …Notable changes include amendments to the Crown Lands Act that will make it illegal to “block, obstruct the use of or impede access to” forest access roads. It will also give officials the ability to remove structures without notice when they’re deemed to be a hazard to public health and safety or are harmful to the economic interests of the province. …An official with the Natural Resources Department said the changes are being made out of concern for people who might have protests or other gatherings located too close to logging equipment. …The proposed changes come as protesters in Cape Breton are blocking a logging operation by Port Hawkesbury Paper on Crown land. Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton told reporters that the changes were requested by conservation officers.