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Miss Members’ Slide Night? It’s posted on YouTube 27Jan2022

Posted on January 27, 2022 by admin
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Housing development proposed on forested slopes by Eisner’s Cove Wetland 10Jan2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by admin

Further Updates on this site/situation will be posted on Eisner’s Cove Wetland (new page on this website) UPDATE, 2:46 p.m. Jan 11, 2022. The Motion received unanimous approval: “1.Initiate a process to amend the Regional Centre Secondary Planning Strategy and Land … Continue reading →

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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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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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Published today: Barrens Ecosystems in Nova Scotia: Classification of Heathlands and Related Plant Communities

Posted on January 29, 2021 by admin

NSWFS member Caitlin Porter is lead author of this magnificent publication: Porter, C.J.M., Basquill, S.P. and Lundholm, J.T. 2020. Barrens Ecosystems in Nova Scotia: Classification of Heathlands and Related Plant Communities. Joint publication of Nova Scotia government and Saint Mary’s … 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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AGM by Zoom January 6, 2021

Posted on November 28, 2020 by admin

Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Annual General Meeting 2019/2020 Years (combined due to COVID 19) Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 7:30 pm Via Zoom due to COVID 19 RSVP by Dec. 30 to Anne Mills ocotillo8ATgmail.com If you can join … 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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