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Would “thinning areas where harvesting isn’t allowed” as advocated by Forest Nova Scotia reduce wildfire risk? 23Nov2023

Posted on November 23, 2023 by admin

Forest Nova Scotia, “the largest organization of forest interests in the province of Nova Scotia, on the East coast of Canada” says it would. In recent blog posts, the organization also maintains that we are “worsening climate change and increasing … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia NRR seeking Program Admin Officer 4 (Resource Forester) 17Nov2023.

Posted on November 17, 2023 by admin

It’s difficult for the public to find much out about ” who does what at NRR”  – the positions that exist at NRR,  the overall hierarchy, and what individuals/the department accomplish and plan in a particular year. There are no … Continue reading →

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Halifax Councillor requests staff report on plan to address Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threat to Eastern Hemlock in HRM 13Nov2023

Posted on November 17, 2023 by admin

——- UPDATE Nov 16, 2023: Councillor Morse was asked to include Sandy Lake and Sackville Lake Parks are mentioned in the motion; she agreed, the motion passed unanimously. ——- Presence of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, aka the “Hemlock Vampires” in NS … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservation, Pests | Comments Off on Halifax Councillor requests staff report on plan to address Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threat to Eastern Hemlock in HRM 13Nov2023

Sunday Oct 22, 2023: Chebucto Moose Field Meeting

Posted on September 21, 2023 by admin

For details, go to www.versicolor.ca/nstriad

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Nova Scotia Forest Notes: a record of goings-on in forests and forestry in Nova Scotia 21Jun2016-21Jun2022

Posted on September 21, 2023 by admin

A new blog/website has been set up at www.versicolor.ca/nstriad which  focuses on the unfolding of the Triad in NS ——————– This blog/website was created on June 21, 2016;  I stopped updating it on June 21, 2022. As such it provides … Continue reading →

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Call for “Hemlock Heroes” in Nova Scotia 15Jun2023

Posted on June 15, 2023 by admin

“Hemlock Heroes are trained citizens who volunteer to help save tall, dark hemlock forest ecosystems. Becoming a Hemlock Hero enables you to participate in a great cause to conserve some of the finest old growth forests in the province [Nova … Continue reading →

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Forest fires rage in Nova Scotia, Premier bans forest activities, but not those of forestry 1Jun2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by admin

I just read a letter by Annapolis Valley naturalist Bev Wigney sent yesterday to  Premier Houston and NRR Minister Tory Rushton in which she appeals to them to to “shut down forestry operations completely, with *no loopholes*”. I  had read … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservation, Fire, Natural Resources & Renewables, New PC Government, Tree Harvests | Comments Off on Forest fires rage in Nova Scotia, Premier bans forest activities, but not those of forestry 1Jun2023

Nova Scotia NRR looking for “Director of Resource Stewardship” 27May2023

Posted on May 27, 2023 by admin

Some  extracts from indeed.com advert: Department: Natural Resources & Renewables Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG Closing Date: 6/9/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Read more on www.versicolor.ca/nstraid

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Nova Scotia Environment & Climate Change looking for HWA-OGF Coordinator 9May2023

Posted on May 9, 2023 by admin

Extracts from the Advert on ca.indeed.com Competition # : 39024 Department: Environment and Climate Change Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG Closing Date: 5/17/2023 Salary Range: $2,074.62 – $3,215.50 Bi-Weekly Read more on www.versicolor.ca/nstriad

Posted in Conservation, Parks & Protected Areas, Pests | Comments Off on Nova Scotia Environment & Climate Change looking for HWA-OGF Coordinator 9May2023

More updates from Nova Scotia NRR including Triad info. on Harvest Plan Map Viewer 27Apr2023

Posted on April 27, 2023 by admin

Received from Forestry Maps today: The Harvest Plans Map Viewer is receiving an update to its legend that aligns with the Department’s continued work towards the implementation of Ecological Forestry on Crown lands. The updated legend, shown below, has two … Continue reading →

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