Monthly Archives: July 2018

Nova Scotia forests, forestry and GHGs 2: Who accounts for the EU’s emissions from bioenergy generated from imported chips?

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin

For chips from Canada, we do. Sort of. By not specifically addressing Land Use Changes associated with forest bioenergy in GHG accounting, industry and government avoid admitting that many of these schemes are net emitters of GHGs over timeframes  meaningful … Continue reading →

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Gold Miners encroaching on The Big Animals’ Lands

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin

UPDATE July 30, 2018: Mining industry seeks land swap mechanism Chronicle Herald, July 30, 2018. Like a stuck record… – View DNR response to the same proposal last fall: DNR says no mining access to Nova Scotia’s wilderness areas (Aaron … Continue reading →

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More NSDNR research on Nova Scotia forest soils published in science journals but not publicized by NSDNR

Posted on July 25, 2018 by admin

And we continue to harvest intensively on landscapes with some of the poorest soils in North America, and NSDNR continues to be mum on the whole topic. NSDNR’s soil scientist Kevin Keys continues to publish the results of his research … Continue reading →

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Rumoured release date for release of the Report on the Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia: week of Aug 13, 2018

Posted on July 25, 2018 by admin

As I said, a rumour. It’s been circulating for several days now with no confirmation or denial from the Independent Review.

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NSE issues clarification on Protected Areas target

Posted on July 21, 2018 by admin

Francis Martin, Deputy Minister Nova Scotia Environment sent this message out on July 19, 2018 (I happened to be on the mailing list): Regarding the recent CBC reporting on protected areas and to clarify, there has been no change of … Continue reading →

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Speculation mounts while we wait for the Report on the Independent Review of Forestry Practices in Nova Scotia

Posted on July 19, 2018 by admin

Kingsley Brown thinks the Report will recommend FSC certification, already implemented by many private woodlot owners, as the key to moving ahead, and expresses disdain for “the public’s unwarranted negativity” about forestry in Nova Scotia. But even FSC has a … Continue reading →

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Independent Review of Forestry Practices in Nova Scotia issues a “Process Update”

Posted on July 11, 2018 by admin

As reported on the website for the Independent Review of Forestry Practices: Process Update: July 9, 2018 Professor Lahey has received feedback on the draft report from legal advisors in international law and is in the process, with his team, … Continue reading →

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Premier McNeil cites conflict of interest issue as a reason for change in DNR Minister – will the same reasoning apply to top level DNR bureaucrats?

Posted on July 8, 2018 by admin

Along with the recent cabinet shuffle, the Department of Natural Resources was split into two departments: Energy and Mines, and Lands and Forestry, apparently reflecting the government’s desire “to focus more of its attention on the province’s mining and forestry … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia cabinet shuffle acknowledges controversies over forestry practices

Posted on July 5, 2018 by admin

A cabinet shuffle was announced today with significant changes in responsibilities for forestry. View N.S. premier shuffles several cabinet positions, creates new mines department. By Michael MacDonald, THE CANADIAN PRESS Published Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Global News. Some extracts: … Continue reading →

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Fri July 6, 2018: Major event to protest The Pipe

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

” On Friday July 6, Pictou harbour will fill with fishing and pleasure boats and the Pictou waterfront with citizens gathered for the first major Nova Scotia #NOPIPE Land & Sea Rally in support of a healthy Northumberland Strait. “We … Continue reading →

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