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Bio-based fuels from our forests?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by admin

Big announcement today, with taxpayer dollars going to study “innovative uses of [Nova Scotia] forest products and new market opportunities…Being studied are things including new market opportunities and alternatives for petroleum products with bio-based fuels in marine diesel and heating … Continue reading →

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Forest-Lake links: pollen

Posted on July 3, 2016 by admin

There were wonderful yellow-green creations by the shore on Dollar Lake where I spent Canada Day as illustrated in a few photos. I wondered whether pollen is a significant input to aquatic systems, ‘made a post on Twitter about it, … Continue reading →

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Open Forest Day June 25, 2016: a great event

Posted on June 25, 2016 by admin

The poster invited you to…” Walk the woodland trails and open your eyes to Nova Scotia’s natural resources, all the while enjoying family fun! Learn how our natural resources are cared for and how you could benefit from having your … Continue reading →

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National Forestry Database: 88% of NS forest cuts in 2014 were clearcuts

Posted on June 25, 2016 by admin

“The National Forestry Database is Canada’s Compendium of Forestry Statistics, serving as our national source of credible, accurate, and reliable forestry statistics.” – from their home page: http://nfdp.ccfm.org/index_e.php On the menu along the left side of the page you need … Continue reading →

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Globally endangered Boreal Felt Lichen set to decline 50% in 25 years despite conservation efforts

Posted on June 22, 2016 by admin

“Researchers call for increased protection as the federally protected Boreal felt lichen population decline in Atlantic Canada shows links to human impacts on the environment.” View Canadian Science Publishing Press Release and CBC interviews with Rob Cameron. This news followed by … Continue reading →

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