Category Archives: conservation

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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MEETING CANCELLED: March 7 – Ingram River Wilderness Area Public Consultation

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Bob Kennedy

Meeting was cancelled yesterday by the Dept of Lands and Forestry

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NSWFS Letter on Owl’s Head

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Bob Kennedy

­ The following letter was emailed by the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society to the people listed below on January 30, 2020 Attn: Premier Stephen McNeil; Honourable Iain Rankin, Minister of Lands and Forestry; Honourable Gordon Wilson, Minister of the … Continue reading →

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CPAWS asks for support to Save Owls Head Provincial Park Reserve

Posted on January 23, 2020 by admin

UPDATE: NSWFS writes letter “to express our concern with the de-listing of Owls Head Provincial Park Reserve and proposed golf course development on these public lands” View Owls Head NSWFS letter Jan 30, 2020 ————- From action.cpaws.org: “The Nova Scotia … Continue reading →

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Eagle Hill Field Seminars 2020 announced – On the eastern Maine coast

Posted on January 20, 2020 by admin

Several of our NS Wild Flora Society members have attended these classes at Eagle Hill, and rave about them. Click on image for details Below Posted Feb. 7 Announcing Eagle Hill Institute’s seminars on vascular plants Eagle Hill is right … Continue reading →

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Sand Barrens Bioblitz on Sat June 8, NSNT evening Tues June 18, 2019

Posted on June 4, 2019 by admin

A couple of upcoming events that will be of interest to NSWFS folks: Sand Barrens Bioblitz From Ian Manning: Just a note to let you know that next Saturday, June 8th, Blomidon Naturalists Society is hosting a mini-bio-blitz in Meadowvale, … Continue reading →

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Nature Trust’s Historic Land Campaign include two new properties, donations now matched 4:1 until April 5, 2019

Posted on March 30, 2019 by admin

From Nova Scotia Nature Trust: “Our Lasting Landscapes campaign was already on track for historic land conservation achievements. Now, an unexpected $400,000 top-up in matching funds means even greater biodiversity wins can be leveraged for Nova Scotia. We just added … Continue reading →

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“Open” letter to Iain Rankin, Minister of Lands and Forestry

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Bob Kennedy

The Halifax Field Naturalist’s Conservation Committee wishes to bring an “open” letter to your attention. It is addressed to Iain Rankin, Minister of Lands and Forestry, from the Community Forests Shelburne County: Citizens Action for Ecological Forestry. By copying and pasting this … Continue reading →

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