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Hines kicks off Forest Week in NS

Posted on September 17, 2016 by admin

NSDNR Minister Lloyd Hines published an op-ed to kick off Forest Week (Sept. 18-24), reassuring us all is well. View Op-ed. He seems genuinely convinced that his department is conducting scientifically sound management of our forests. I agree, if the … Continue reading →

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GPI group asks How Much is Our Forest Worth?

Posted on September 16, 2016 by admin

The Genuine Progress Index (GPI) group produced The Nova ScotiaGPI Forest Accounts Volume 1: Indicators of Ecological, Economic & Social Values of Forests in Nova Scotia (2001) and a 2008 Update. Now the group is asking ‘How Much is Our … Continue reading →

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Margaret Miller on Glyphosate: I am glad she is talking to Chief Gloade

Posted on September 16, 2016 by admin

Margaret Miller, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Environment, was interviewed this a.m. about glyphosate spraying of forests on CBC’s Information Morning (Fri, Sep 16, 2016). She said glyphosate has been used on our forests for 30 years. It was re-evaluated by … Continue reading →

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“Forest Bathing” in Nova Scotia

Posted on September 15, 2016 by admin

An AP article by Beth J Hapaz in Japan Today describes “forest bathing” as mindful walks in the woods. “It’s the practice of immersing yourself in nature to improve your well-being, and interest in the concept is growing, with spas, … Continue reading →

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Natural Resources Minister responds to Harold Alexander

Posted on September 15, 2016 by admin

Digby Co. forester Harold Alexander is travelling to Finland to look at how they deal with forest management on public and private land, figuring we have lessons to learn. But NSDNR Minister Lloyd Hines thinks things are just fine as … Continue reading →

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If ever we needed rain…

Posted on September 14, 2016 by admin

It just rained intensively for about 20 minutes, then stopped. I wish it would last as a drizzle for 3+ days. We expect fires in the spring in Nova Scotia, but large fires have been rare in the fall. Nova … Continue reading →

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In awe of mature forest in Nova Scotia

Posted on September 12, 2016 by admin

Zak Metcalfe, writing in the CH, expresses feelings so many of us feel when we walk through a mature or old growth forest, now so rare in Nova Scotia. The sensation of stepping into a forest of relative maturity is … Continue reading →

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Old Forest Conservation Science Conference Oct 19-21, 2016

Posted on September 11, 2016 by admin

The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute is holding an Old Forest Conservation Science Conference at the Debert Hospitality Centre, Nova Scotia on October 19th-21st, 2016. Conference topics include: – Research, monitoring and stewardship – Private land conservation – First Nations perspective … Continue reading →

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This a.m in the news: Defending clearcuts, Concerns about spraying, and More clearcuts near protected spaces

Posted on September 10, 2016 by admin

Two letters in the CH today argue that all is well. “Woodlot owners are well on their way to making Nova Scotia the greenest forest constituency in North America.” says Kingsley Brown, President, Nova Scotia Landowners and Forest Fibre Producers … Continue reading →

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CBC Information morning on Forestry Changes

Posted on September 10, 2016 by admin

In an 8 minute segment on CBC’s Information Morning yesterday (hosted by Don Connolly), Michael Gorman described some of the criticism that people he interviewed expressed about the way the province handles our forests. Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minister Lloyd … Continue reading →

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