Category Archives: Forests & Forestry

HFN Conservation Committee comments on High Production Forestry Discussion Paper

Posted on April 1, 2020 by davidp

Following the recommendations of the Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia (the “Lahey Report“), NS Lands & Forestry is proceeding to set up a Triad system for managing Crown lands. There are three zones: a Conservation Zone, consisting … Continue reading →

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Wed Nov 7, 2018: Documentary & Discussion on Forest Bioenergy

Posted on November 5, 2018 by davidp

The Halifax Field Naturalists Club is one of the partners in showing the film ““Burned – Are Trees the New Coal?” on November 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History There will be a panel … Continue reading →

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New documentary on Hemlock Wooly Adelgid in Nova Scotia

Posted on September 11, 2018 by davidp

An informative, up-to-date documentary on Hemlock Wooly Adelgid in Nova Scotia has just been released by the Blomidon Field Naturalists. The significance of eastern hemlock in NS and the possible impacts of HWA (aka “hemlock vampires“) are discussed in the … Continue reading →

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Scott Leslie’s clear-cut photos of clearcuts

Posted on December 9, 2017 by davidp

Scott Leslie was our guest speaker on Thurs Dec 7, 2017, his topic: Untamed Atlantic Canada. Scott’s photographs and reading from his latest book (Untamed Atlantic Canada) held us spellbound. After the final questions about his presentation he asked if … Continue reading →

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Thurs Oct 19, 2017: Forest Funeral

Posted on October 4, 2017 by davidp

The Healthy Forest Coalition is sponsoring a “Forest Funeral” on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 – 1:00 pm, meeting at the Grand Parade Square (1770 Barrington Street) for a march to PROVINCE HOUSE. HFN is member of the Healthy Forest Coalition. … Continue reading →

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NSDNR responds to HFN Conservation Committee document

Posted on September 1, 2017 by davidp

The Conservation Committee of the Halifax Field Naturalists submitted a document, Impacts of forestry in Nova Scotia on conservation of biodiversity: Concerns and Questions, to government on April 19, 2017. View Post (Apr 29, 2017) . A detailed response was … Continue reading →

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Independent Review of forestry in Nova Scotia announced

Posted on September 1, 2017 by davidp

In its pre-election budget address on April 27, 2017, the Liberal government announced

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