Category Archives: Citizen-proposed Protected Areas

“Intelligent Meandering” in the citizen-proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area of Nova Scotia 5May2025

By Lisa Proulx* We continue to look for Species at Risk (SAR) in the proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area, in an attempt to protect not only the old growth forests, but the younger and mature areas in between, to ensure … Continue reading

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What is Lichen Camp 2025? 24 Apr2025

Nina Newington Lichen Camp is a research camp dedicated to educating the public and the government about biodiversity and the importance of protecting it. The camp is run by a loose collection of people working to protect the proposed Goldsmith … Continue reading

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Stories Maps Tell III: Where the Bowater map got it wrong and a new map to enjoy 10Apr2025

By Nina Newington At right: At right: This old Yellow Birch in the Goldsmith Lake area was revealed by our coring to be well over 300 years of age. It is located in an area that the Bowater map shows … Continue reading

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