Monthly Archives: August 2021

Tory Rushton is Minister of the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables in New Nova Scotia PC Government

Posted on August 31, 2021 by admin

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables combines the former Departments of Lands and Forestry and Energy and Mines. The PC commitments include implementing the Lahey Recommendations and  protecting identified sites from the Parks and Protected Areas plan that are … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Lands and Forestry looking for Species-At-Risk Biologist 12Aug2021

Posted on August 12, 2021 by admin

“As the Provincial Biologist (Species at Risk), you will provide leadership and professional expertise to internal/external stakeholders and the public in the assessment, monitoring, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, wild species (including species-at-risk) and habitat management within Nova Scotia. … Continue reading →

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Pam Baker on the Owls Head Golf Course Supporters’ “Rallying Myth” 10Aug2021

Posted on August 10, 2021 by admin

I attended the Owls Head rally in Halifax on Saturday, a very upbeat event. The rally was opened with a prayer of thanksgiving for Mother Earth by Mi’kmaw grandmother Dorene Bernard. The Greens and NDP had reps at the rally, … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Common Ground Woodlot tours Aug 21 & 28, 2021

Posted on August 8, 2021 by admin

The following was received from Christie Verstraten, Program Director Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners & Operators Association. Common Ground workshops to focus on woodland stewardship, climate change and biodiversity Are you interested in ecologically sensitive forest practices, woodland stewardship and climate-smart … Continue reading →

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Finally, some numbers on the cost of High Production Forestry in Nova Scotia 1Aug2021

Posted on August 1, 2021 by admin

It seems that over a full rotation, the costs of HPF approach or exceed the profits; Greg Watson asks “who’s going to pay for it, and if it’s the taxpayer, are they willing to foot the bill? “ An article … Continue reading →

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