Monthly Archives: November 2023

Would “thinning areas where harvesting isn’t allowed” as advocated by Forest Nova Scotia reduce wildfire risk? 23Nov2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 by David Patriquin

Forest Nova Scotia, “the largest organization of forest interests in the province of Nova Scotia, on the East coast of Canada” says it would. In recent blog posts, the organization also maintains that we are “worsening climate change and increasing … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia NRR seeking Program Admin Officer 4 (Resource Forester) 17Nov2023.

Posted on November 17, 2023 by David Patriquin

It’s difficult for the public to find much out about ” who does what at NRR”  – the positions that exist at NRR,  the overall hierarchy, and what individuals/the department accomplish and plan in a particular year. There are no … Continue reading →

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Halifax Councillor requests staff report on plan to address Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threat to Eastern Hemlock in HRM 13Nov2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by David Patriquin

——- UPDATE Nov 16, 2023: Councillor Morse was asked to include Sandy Lake and Sackville Lake Parks in the mention of Hemlock in HRM; she agreed, the motion passed unanimously. ——- Presence of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, aka the “Hemlock Vampires” … Continue reading →

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