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Atlantic Canada, Maine, Launch Non-Timber Forest Products Directory
Woodlot owners who produce maple syrup, Christmas trees and other non-timber forest products are getting a boost to help sell their goods.
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Brochure on FSC-Certified Printers & Wood Suppliers in the Maritimes
The Ecology Action Centre has created a brochure with a list of FSC-Certified Printers & Wood Suppliers in the Maritimes. The brochure can be viewed in pdf format here.
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Comments Sought on Natural Resources Working Paper
Voluntary Planning is seeking feedback on a working paper outlining Nova Scotians' thoughts about the future of the province's natural resources.
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Additional Antlerless Deer Hunting Stamps to be Issued in Zone 2A
Eligible Nova Scotian hunters who do not have an antlerless deer stamp can now receive one for Zone 2A.
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Celebrate National Forest Week in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians can celebrate National Forest Week with the Department of Natural Resources by taking part in various activities around the province that showcase the diversity of provincial forests.
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Species at Risk in Nova Scotia Guide
View, download, or print a PDF version of this guide (online you can zoom in on the high resolution photos to see more detail). Since the status of species changes over time, as does our knowledge about them, we will provide web updates that reflect new information as it becomes available.
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2008 Woodlot Owner of the Year Announced
The 2008 winners of Nova Scotia's Woodlot Owner of the Year Award nurture an 81-hectare woodlot in Greenfield, Queens Co., with thoughtful management.
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New Tick Population Located in Shelburne County
Ticks collected from the Gunning Cove area, near the town of Shelburne, have been identified as blacklegged ticks, the type capable of carrying and transmitting Lyme disease. The ticks were found as part of an ongoing provincial surveillance program by the Department of Natural Resources and the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.
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Tree Identification Guide Now Online
Landowners, teachers and students have a new, interactive way of learning about Nova Scotia's native trees. The Department of Natural Resources has added a presentation on tree identification to its library of educational resources.
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Learn About Uneven-Aged Management & Have a Chance to Win a Prize
Uneven-aged management permits woodlot owners to grow high-value trees while managing their woodlands for multiple species, ages, values and benefits. Financial assistance may be available through the Association for Sustainable Forestry's Category 7 Quality Improvement Silviculture Program.
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New Scaling Manual Available Online
Updated legislation and regulations simplify and standardize the way Nova Scotians measure the quantity of wood products that come from harvested trees. And a new manual, which prescribes the procedures, is now available online.
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Province Announces Forestry Transition Program
The province will invest millions of dollars in woodlot silviculture and other forest-related initiatives as part of a new program designed to help the forest industry weather what has been called a "perfect storm" of negative influences.
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Woodlot Management Program Announced
Private woodlot owners in Nova Scotia are being encouraged to take a second look at their options for woodland management.
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2007 Woodlot Owner of the Year Announced
The 2007 winners of Nova Scotia's Woodlot Owner of the Year Award nurture a seventh generation, 170-hectare woodlot that exhibits many attributes that come from thoughtful stewardship of the land.
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Changes to Forest Sustainability Regulations
Private owners will have more choices in the way they manage their woodlots as a result of recent changes to regulations under the Forests Act.
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Natural Resources Strategy Development Begins
Public consultation will play a critical role in the three-year process being used to develop a new strategy governing Nova Scotia's natural resources, says David Morse, Minister of Natural Resources.
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Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle Plan A Collaborative Effort
Concerned Nova Scotians will continue to play an active role as federal authorities begin implementing new measures dealing with brown spruce longhorn beetles in Nova Scotia, Natural Resources Minister David Morse said today, April 25.
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Changes to Wildlife Act Regulations
Young Nova Scotians will have more opportunities to hunt for deer, as a result of recent changes to regulations under the Nova Scotia Wildlife Act.
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Contract clauses available for woodland owners as a result of Woodland Owner Conference
During the 2006 Woodland Owner Conference held in Springhill one of the common messages from the participating landowners was that they would like some assistance in creating contracts that they could use when entering harvesting agreements with logging and silviculture contractors.
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Burning Permits Required April 1 Across Mainland Nova Scotia
Anyone on mainland Nova Scotia who wants to burn brush within 305 metres (1,000 feet) of the woods will require a provincial burning permit beginning Sunday, April 1.
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Comments Invited on Forest Sustainability Regulations
Nova Scotians are invited to comment on proposed changes to forest sustainability regulations designed to increase the health of private wood lots and provide more silviculture treatment options and flexibility.
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Deer Examined for Ticks
Deer hunters in the Lunenburg County area are being asked to help track blacklegged ticks -- which can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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Woodlot Owner of the Year
Duncan and Laurie Johnson, of South Maitland, Hants Co., are the provincial woodlot owners of the year.
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Ticks Sought For Studies on Lyme Disease
Nova Scotians are encouraged to send in ticks found on themselves or their pets to be studied for bacterial infection Lyme disease.
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Nova Scotians Enjoy Sportfishing Weekend
Nova Scotians can head to the lakes and rivers to try sportfishing without a license during the annual sportfishing weekend being held on June 3-4.
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Free Guided Tours of Protected Areas
Hikers, walkers and paddlers in Nova Scotia have a chance to go on free guided tours of the province's protected areas.
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Fire Season Starts Early
Natural Resources Minister Brooke Taylor has signed an order declaring that forest fire season throughout Nova Scotia will officially start on Saturday, April 1.
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Nominations Sought for Woodlot Owner of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for another two weeks for Nova Scotia's 2006 Woodlot Owner of the Year Award.
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Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas begins Spring 2006
Twenty years ago, birdwatchers from throughout the Maritimes were gearing up for an important project - the first Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas.
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Robotic Bugs Invade Museum this March Break
This March break, March 11 to 19, young Nova Scotians will have an opportunity to see a display of live insects...
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Woodcutters Wait Out Stora Talks
The uncertainty at Stora Enso is taking its toll in woods across Cape Breton.
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Christmas Tree Ready for Boston
It's a 34-year-old tradition rooted in Nova Scotia's appreciation to its neighbours.
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Woodlot Owners of the Year
Tom and Lori Miller of Greenhill, Pictou Co., have been chosen as the 2005 Nova Scotia woodlot owners of the year.
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Wild Photos Win Awards
A computer consultant with hopes for a professional photography career is the overall winner of the first annual My Favourite Wilderness photo contest.
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Celebrate National Forest Week in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians of all ages can celebrate National Forest Week -- which begins Sunday, May 1 -- by taking in an educational play at a local school, playing tree trivia, or simply enjoying a walk in the woods.
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Special Wild Places Celebrated
As life becomes more complicated and demanding, Nova Scotians have more appreciation for those special places where they can enjoy life's simpler pleasures.
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Nova Scotian's to Photograph Wilderness Areas
Nova Scotians' favourite wilderness areas are the subject of a new photo contest.
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A Walk in the Woods
Weekly article by Don Cameron
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Nature Reserve Lands More Than Doubled
Nova Scotia has more than doubled its nature reserve lands with the designation of four new reserves and the expansion of another.
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Enhanced Wood Salvage Program Announced
The province announced an enhanced wood salvage program for landowners within the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle restricted zone during a meeting on Dec. 7 at the Lawrencetown Community Centre in Lawrencetown, Halifax Regional Municipality.
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2004 Woodlot Owner of the Year Winner ChosenA man from Yarmouth is the 2004 Nova Scotia Woodlot Owner of the Year Award winner, Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt announced today, July 9.
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Woodland Owner Conference Evaluation Results
Three regional woodland owner conferences were held in March & April 2004 and three Evaluation Reports are posted for your information.
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Celebrate National Forest Week in Nova ScotiaSunday, May 2 is the beginning of National Forest Week in Canada,Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt announced today,April 30. Nova Scotians can celebrate the week by taking part is various activities around the province.
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Nova Scotians Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Nova Scotians can celebrate National Wildlife Week, April 4-10, in their own backyard. The theme for 2004 is "give backyard birds something to sing about".
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The province of Nova Scotia is adding more than 40 thousand acres of woodlands to its Crown land portfolio.
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Nominations Sought For 2004 Woodlot Owner of the Year
Each year, the Department of Natural Resources recognizes private
woodlot owners for their outstanding stewardship and good woodlot
management.
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Juan wood worries (CBC news video)
Some woodlot owners in Nova Scotia have been hit by a double whammy, courtesy of mother nature. Hurricane Juan has knocked over many of their trees. And now, as Rob Gordon explains, they're having trouble harvesting those trees because of concerns about infestations of the longhorned beetle.
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Tembec to certify 32 million acres of Canadian forest by 2005
The Home Depot® & Teambec team up to offer environmentally friendly wood to consumers
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Nova Scotia sends giant Christmas tree gift to people of Boston
Watch video press release
Watch live web cast of 2003 NS Tree Lighting Ceremony on Boston Common, Dec 6
About the Boston Christmas Tree
2003 NS Tree Lighting Ceremony on Boston Common
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Hurricane disaster assistance program extended to December 5
Nova Scotia's Emergency Measures Organization provides two more weeks to apply for disaster financial assistance
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Maritime Premiers discuss softwood lumber export with US Commerce Secretary
Premiers raise issue of region's unique position in softwood lumber dispute
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NS adds four species to Endangered Species List
Four Nova Scotia species, two plants, a mammal, and a reptile now protected by the province's Endangered Species Act.
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Hurricane Juan
Woodland owners in the path of Hurricane Juan are discovering severe damage.
Thousands of trees destroyed (CBC news video)
Old growth forest casualities (CBC news video)
Disaster financial assistance program expanded for small commercial woodlot owners
Application forms available to apply for disaster financial assistance
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Nova Forest Alliance Special Bulletin
Hurricane Juan's damage - advice on safety and how to find a contractor
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Softwood lumber dispute - Atlantic lumber producers request quota exemption
Producers request exmption from Canadian proposal (article)
Softwood lumber dispute backgrounder
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