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Dale Prest: Open Up NS Cap & Trade to accommodate forest carbon capture

Posted on November 24, 2016 by admin

Dale Prest has highlighted a key change needed in Nova Scotia’s recently announced plan to adopt Cap and Trade: “Prest says the province needs to implement the right cap-and-trade system, one that openly trades with markets in Ontario, Quebec and … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed asks “Does DNR employ science to direct harvest planning?”

Posted on November 23, 2016 by admin

In an Op-ed in the CH, Nov 23, 2016, scientist Helga Guderley concludes “Judging by recent harvest recommendations, DNR believes that all of Nova Scotia has natural disturbance regimes that eliminate all trees…To believe these intensive forestry practices will sustain … Continue reading →

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Pictou Landing First Nation member wins forestry award

Posted on November 23, 2016 by admin

“The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), presented the Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth to Gregory Daniels and Christian Francis today in Ottawa….Christian Francis is a member of the Mi’kmaq … Continue reading →

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Intensive management needed on the few acres left…

Posted on November 22, 2016 by admin

In a letter to the Ed (CH, Nov 21, 2016), Earle Miller of Lower Onslow notes that “Protected areas in Nova Scotia account for 12 per cent of our forest; provincial and federal parks account for three per cent; 13 … Continue reading →

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Petition seeks to Stop the Clear-Cutting Near Kejimikujik Park

Posted on November 20, 2016 by admin

The petition to Honourable Lloyd Hines (Minister of Department of Natural Resources), Keith Irving (MLA Kings South) & the Honourable Stephen McNeil (Premier) was initiated by Jennah Larkin of Wolfville. She writes “It has been shown time and time again … Continue reading →

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Cap and Trade could provide major incentive NOT to clearcut

Posted on November 18, 2016 by admin

In the November newsletter of the Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association (NSWOOA), Dale Prest appeals to readers to urge the province to adopt a Cap and Trade system of carbon accounting. “Well-designed climate change policy would give forest … Continue reading →

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Clearcutting threatens Mattatal Lake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by admin

In a Letter to the Editor (CH), Rick Parker of the Mattatall Lake Stewardship Board, writes: “In the watershed around Mattatall Lake, upwards of 60 per cent of the woodland, both private and Crown, has been clear cut, causing streams … Continue reading →

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Six Talks & Workshops coming up Nov 18-Dec 4, 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

Friday Nov 18, 2016 Council of Canadians: Clear Cut Question”: Is Biomass Energy Sustainable? Friday Nov 18, 2016 Women in Forestry Workshop Saturday Nov 19, 2016 Lichen Field Identification Workshop (MTRI)

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Reassurance that our forest industry is valuable, diverse and sustainable

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

In an Op-ed titled “A contractor’s perspective on forestry”, Calvin Archibald, president of Next Generation Forest Management Ltd. argues that while forestry in Nova Scotia is high risk (“We have been a supplier to StoraEnso, Julimar, MacTara and New Page, … Continue reading →

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Subcontractor charged for clearcutting on Crown land

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

“The subcontractor charged with clearcutting a portion of Long Lake Provincial Park has pled guilty. Resourcestec Inc. entered the plea in court Thursday, while co-accused Dexter Construction Company Ltd. and Scott and Stewart Forestry Consultants Ltd. had their charges dropped.” … Continue reading →

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