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Annapolis Co. Crown lands getting hit hard in latest round of proposed cuts

Posted on June 2, 2017 by admin

Just in: “[Have a look at the] latest update on the Harvest Plan Map Viewer. Lots of clearcutting proposed in Annapolis County – 35 parcels are posted, 399 Ha of cuts in total (partial and clearcut), 264 ha proposed for … Continue reading →

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Gully Lake error & correction clarified, but not completely fixed?

Posted on May 29, 2017 by admin

Three blocks close to the Gully Lake Wilderness Area were initially identified as proposed clearcuts when they were posted on the Harvest Map Viwer on May 12, 2017. This caught the attention of Chris Miller, a national conservation biologist with … Continue reading →

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Sadness in the voices of Nova Scotians commenting on clearcutting

Posted on May 25, 2017 by admin

CBC Mainstreet NS aired some of many comments received following Bob Murphy’s interviews with Raymond Plourde and Karen Beazley concerning proposed clearcuts close to the Gully Lake Wilderness Area. I was particularly struck by the profound sense of sadness conveyed … Continue reading →

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Photos, Videos

Posted on May 11, 2017 by admin

A little of what Nova Scotians see and feel. Forest Cut Of Near Upper Thirty Lake, NS Posted on YouTube May 21, 2019 by ATVGuy Group Selection Cut 2 Danny George Apr 8, 2018 “Turning 100 dollar bills into 10 … Continue reading →

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Do economic woes lead to conservative forest use in Nova Scotia?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by admin

I recently re-visited a remnant woodland on gypsum karst near Avondale, an area slated in 2008 for expansion of the Miller’s Creek (Fundy Gypsum) mine. The expansion was approved by Nova Scotia Environment in February 2010. Then the downturn in … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia protects significant older forest stands and an important corridor

Posted on April 4, 2017 by admin

With these latest additions, the total area protected is 12.4% of Nova Scotia’s land area. In March of 2017, Nova Scotia Parks and Protected Areas (a section of Nova Scotia Environment) designated two new Wilderness Areas and expansion of another … Continue reading →

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Biophilia

Posted on April 2, 2017 by admin

The biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984). He defines biophilia as “the urge to … Continue reading →

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Editorials and letters about forestry in Nova Scotia, continued..7Jan017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by admin

In Saturday’s CH, two gentlemen with firm roots in forestry add their voices to the ongoing discussion of forestry issues in the media. Tom Miller of Green Hill, a woodlot owner and operator for 42 years, responds to an earlier … Continue reading →

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Clearcuts in a Nature Reserve

Posted on October 28, 2016 by admin

A couple of days ago a CBC post told of clearcuts near a protected area (Keji Park). Today, it’s about a clear cut in a protected area: “A landowner in Joggins, N.S. says he’s frustrated by the province’s strategy of … Continue reading →

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Conservation

Posted on August 31, 2016 by admin

This page provides an overview of spatial and forest age issues. View Conservation Links for subsidiary issues and information about individual species; also links under Natural History View also NSDNR Old Forest Policy View also Birds Also view: – Plourde … Continue reading →

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