Category Archives: ProtectedAreas

Nova Scotia Government responds to Questions about the Sustainable Forest Harvest Level 16Oct2024

Posted on October 16, 2024 by David Patriquin

The number that is being cited as the Sustainable Harvest Level for Nova Scotia, 5.7 million cubic meters/annum,  dates from NS Government sources in 2016. It surely does not represent what’s available today, what could be sustained well into the … Continue reading →

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Lichen Camp at Goldsmith Lake, Nova Scotia, Celebrates and Packs Up 1Oct2024

Posted on October 1, 2024 by David Patriquin

By Nina Newington, Citizen Scientist and Lichen Camp Coordinator and Lisa Proulx – Citizen Scientist Nina Newington On Saturday September 28th, after 210 days camping on a logging road in Annapolis County, Citizen Scientists and our many allies came together … Continue reading →

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Plans for harvesting within the proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area (IRWA) continue 23Sep2024

Posted on September 24, 2024 by David Patriquin

Many Nova Scotians are feeling a lot of frustration about the slow movement of the NS Government on its otherwise commendable commitment to “20% Protection by 2030”. A Case in point: the folks seeking protection for the proposed Ingram River … Continue reading →

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