Clear Cutting

• More than 100 people blockade B.C. legislature in ‘sit-in’ against old-growth logging

  More than 100 people have blocked access to the B.C. legislature in an effort to stop old-growth logging throughout the province.

  Environment

  Oct 4
• Nova Scotia lands and forestry minister ducks meeting with hunger striker

  Hunger Striker calls the Department of Lands and Forestry a bunch of liars after meeting with minister falls apart.

  Environment

  Mar 24
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• Nova Scotia to lower clear-cutting on Crown lands, minister says

  In the report, University of King's College president Bill Lahey said forest practices should be guided by a new paradigm called "ecological forestry" which treats forests "first and foremost" as ecosystems.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2018
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• Still no response on recommendations three months after N.S. forestry review released

  According to federal figures, about 90 per cent of wood harvested in Nova Scotia is clear-cut.

  Environment

  Nov 29, 2018
• Nova Scotia review recommends ‘fundamental’ changes to forestry industry

  The review was first promised prior to the 2017 provincial election and became a key part of the Liberals' environmental platform.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2018
• Forestry industry defends clear cutting in Nova Scotia

  Jeff Bishop, the executive director of Forest Nova Scotia, told the legislature's resources committee today that forestry is more complex than simple discussions about whether clear cutting is good or bad.

  Environment

  May 24, 2018
• Hundreds participate in Forest Funeral protest in Halifax

  The protest was meant to draw attention to clear-cutting

  Environment

  Oct 19, 2017
• Nova Scotia set to announce review of forestry practices

  The review was first announced in the lead-up to last spring's provincial election and became a key part of the party's environmental platform.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2017
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• Clear cutting to coal: Nova Scotia environmental debate covers diverse range of topics

  Environmental concerns were front and centre during an election debate in Halifax.

  Environment

  May 16, 2017
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• Expert panel member critical of Nova Scotia’s clear cutting policy

  Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines says much has changed in the five years since the panel's report was released, including new scientific approaches to managing the forests.

  Environment

  Aug 25, 2016