Category Archives: conservation

Comments submitted Dec 8, 2021 to Old Growth Policy Consultation

Posted on December 9, 2021 by admin

Comments on the proposed Old Growth Forest Policy submitted on Dec 8, 2021 on behalf of the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society by David Patriquin, Prof of Biology, Dalhousie University (retired), Member of the Conservation … Continue reading →

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We lose a beloved naturalist, Bob McDonald (1944-2021)

Posted on November 22, 2021 by admin

It is with heavy hearts that we heard this past week of the passing of Bob McDonald. Bob and Wendy, his always present spouse, partner, campaigner, have contributed so much to the naturalist community, Halifax and the province over the … Continue reading →

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Comments submitted to PPA Consultation with a focus on the Ingram River Conservation Area 27 Sep 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by admin

Nova Scotia Parks and Protected Areas Summer 2021 Consultation Comments submitted on Sep 27, 2021 on behalf of the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society by David Patriquin (Member of the Conservation Committee of the Halifax … Continue reading →

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NSWFS Meeting Monday Sep 27 – The Philosophy behind the Provincial Parks System

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Bob Kennedy

The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society will be hosting a  Zoom Meeting and Presentation on September 27, 2021. Registered members will be receiving a link using the email address we have on file for them. Business will commence at 7 … Continue reading →

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HFN and NSWFS make a joint submission to the Regional Plan Review

Posted on July 15, 2021 by admin

Halifax Regional Plan Review 2021: Feedback from two naturalist societies – the Halifax Field Naturalists and the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Submitted to regionalplan@halifax.ca on July 15, 2021 WHO WE ARE The Halifax Field Naturalists (HFN), founded in 1975, … Continue reading →

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NSWFS Monthly ZOOM Meeting Mar 22 – Old Growth Identification and Protection on Crown Lands

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Bob Kennedy

  The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society is inviting you to our March 22nd, 2021 ZOOM Meeting. Regular business will start at 7:00 pm. Our presenters from Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry will be Peter Bush – Provincial Landscape … Continue reading →

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NSWFS appeals planned logging on Crown land in Cumberland Co. 15Dec2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by admin

Submitted to Forestry Maps via the HPMV (Harvest Plan Map Viewer, re: DNR ID CU060268, 9 ha Variable Retention 20%  We (NSWFS) have walked the extent of this proposed clearcut (20% retention) and have established that it is old growth climax … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Supreme Court rules in favour of Naturalists/East Coast Environmental Law versus NS Lands & Forestry

Posted on May 30, 2020 by admin

Today’s decision confirms that Nova Scotia’s ESA is the law, and not a set of vague or voluntary guidelines. The Minister is required to fulfill the law’s mandatory requirements to protect some of the province’s most vulnerable species. – Sarah … Continue reading →

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The oak woodland in south-end Halifax

Posted on May 7, 2020 by admin

“The Oaks” is the estate at the south end of Robie Street in Halifax. It  includes a historic house, lawns and gardens and the surrounding mostly red-oak woodland. It was occupied by Premier Robert Stanfield for a lengthy period; he … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting of Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Bob Kennedy

You are cordially invited to join the 19th Annual General Meeting assembly of members and volunteers/supporters of the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust.  Mark your calendar today for Sunday, March 22 from 2 – 4 pm at the Estabrooks Community Hall. Our guest speaker … Continue reading →

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