– Bill Freedman Fonds
Dal Library. Many forest pics, papers etc
– Nova Scotia Natural Science Library Catalogue
Print documents that can be borrowed.
The Return of Old Growth Forests (YouTube)
Jan 16, 2024 Much of New England’s second-growth forest is on a trajectory toward old-growth, following the mid-1800’s abandonment of cleared agricultural lands. However, there is increased pressure to manage these forests, which will stall their return to their natural state. This documentary film describes the characteristics and great importance of “old growth” New England (and other northeastern) forests. Atmospheric physicist Anastassia Makarieva explains the “Biotic Pump” theory, which describes the crucial role that natural, mature, native forests play in regulating the Earth’s winds and hydrologic cycle, and the biotic pump’s feedback loop that sustains forests. Environmental scientist Margery Winters discusses “morticulture”, the role of fallen logs and hollow trees in the ecology of the forest and its soil. Ed Faison, Senior Ecologist at Highstead, talks about the ecological significance of older, wild forests. Read more at https://newenglandforests.blogspot.com. Thx to NW for forwarding this link.
– Comments on selection of patches and other sites for the 12% Lands
by David Patriquin, Submitted to Nova Scotia Environment, Feb 10, 2012
re: Get Involved (http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/12percent/get.involved.asp – current 2024 version; also view on web archive, the 2012 version)
International Sustainability and Carbon Certification for Biomass and Bioenergy (ISCC)