Category Archives: Conservation

A reminder of Nova Scotia forests’ real potential

Posted on August 30, 2017 by admin

According to the Chronicle Herald “Nova Scotia’s Liberal government is expected to announce Wednesday [today, Aug 30, 2017] a promised independent review of forestry practices in a province where clear cutting remains highly controversial.” The article by Keith Doucette cites … Continue reading →

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In Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Sunday Aug 20: Forest Market and Fair

Posted on August 19, 2017 by admin

The Medway Community Forest Cooperative is holding their first annual Forest Market and Fair at the Annapolis Royal Farmer’s Market grounds on Sunday, August 20th from 11:00am-2:00pm. Visitors are invited to Explore the amazing diversity of goods and services that … Continue reading →

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Wasted Wood on Crown land in eastern Nova Scotia

Posted on August 12, 2017 by admin

A video speaks volumes. “While out exploring the woods roads north of Isaac’s Harbour on August 8 I discovered huge piles of hardwood cut and stockpiled along the road. I estimate that there is between 2500 and 3000 cord piled … Continue reading →

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Show us the science behind clearcuts on Crown land close to the pending Shingle Lake Nature Reserve, Nova Scotia

Posted on August 9, 2017 by admin

Clearcutting close to the pending Shingle Lake Nature Reserve illustrates transparency issues & raises questions about landscape level planning for biodiversity conservation in Crown land harvest decisions This is a lengthy post, so I am inserting a Summary & Table … Continue reading →

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NCC protects floodplain, wetlands, mature forest, SAR on lower Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia

Posted on August 4, 2017 by admin

From NCC Press Release (July 25, 2017): The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has expanded its conservation area on the Musquodoboit River by 67 hectares (166 acres) to protect important habitat for several species of at-risk turtles and migratory birds. … Continue reading →

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Cellufuel wants access to Nova Scotia’s “Inactive Forests”

Posted on August 2, 2017 by admin

Cellufuel, the Nova Scotia business heavily backed by government funding that wants to produce synthetic fuels from forestry sources in Nova Scotia, has had to “shutter its plant and layoff staff” according to a news report by Devin Stevins in … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Harvest Plan Map Viewer update lists now include “Prescription Type”

Posted on July 30, 2017 by admin

In an unannounced but welcome improvement, the update lists that provide summary stats on the latest NSDNR harvest plan announcements now include a category titled “Prescription Type”. These lists are received by e-mail after you sign up for notifications. No … Continue reading →

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CPAWS report says we lag in land protection nationally and in Nova Scotia but sees signs of change

Posted on July 28, 2017 by admin

CPAWS, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, just published its latest annual report on the state of protected areas in Canada and is “is calling Canada out for ranking last among G7 countries in the percentage of land and freshwater … Continue reading →

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Editorials and letters about forestry in Nova Scotia continued..July 25, 2017 & thoughts of a Silent Spring

Posted on July 28, 2017 by admin

Donna Crossland’s op-ed Slaying songbirds for woodchips in the CH July 22, 2017 (view post about it on this website) elicited two supportive, if sorrowful, letters in the CH July 25, 2017 From BG in Canning: Donna Crossland’s article on … Continue reading →

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Questions about easements on private woodlots in Nova Scotia

Posted on July 28, 2017 by admin

“How do we ensure that the last bits of mature forest in the province are managed sustainably for a variety of purposes other than the single-minded interests of fiber production?” Even before the thesis by Andrew W. Kekacs (Gifts to … Continue reading →

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