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New forestry commission to help set a course for the future of PEI’s forests
Jan 31, 2023 A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation. “As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to increase the resiliency of our forests. Healthy […]
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High Production Forest Zone in Place
January 17, 2023 The Province has dedicated a high production forest zone, completing its triad model of ecological forestry. This will support the economy while ensuring that 90 per cent of Crown land is managed with biodiversity as the top priority. “We now have all three parts of the triad model of ecological forestry in […]
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Government of Canada Extends Funding for Spruce Budworm Research to Protect Forests in Atlantic Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada December 16, 2022 Communities across Canada depend on healthy forests for their ecosystems and economies. Protecting the health of our forests from invasive species is a priority for our government. The spruce budworm is the most destructive pest for spruce–fir forests in Canada, and outbreaks can result in significant losses of […]
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GNB: Province achieves goal of protecting 10 per cent of land and freshwater
13 December 2022 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that it is protecting an additional 277,900 hectares of Crown land to reach its goal of protecting 10 per cent of the province’s land and freshwater. This is the largest ever single expansion of protected areas in the province. “In 2020, we committed to […]
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Videoconference of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM)
Videoconference, October 20, 2022 – Today, federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers1 met virtually for the mid-year meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), chaired by the Honourable Mike Holland, New Brunswick Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development. Ministers acknowledged the devastating impacts of wildfires on families, homes, communities, culturally significant areas, […]
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MP Fisher Announces $3.7 Million for Clean Energy and Equity Network in Nova Scotia
From: Natural Resources Canad October 13, 2022 Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous communities, provinces, municipalities, industry and others to implement climate solutions. By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development while lowering GHG emissions, we can […]
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Province Sets Offshore Wind Target
September 20, 2022 The Province has set a target to offer leases for five gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 to support its budding green hydrogen industry. “Setting this target sends a clear signal to the world that Nova Scotia is open for business and becoming an international leader in offshore wind and green […]
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NS Government: All Old-Growth Forest Protected
August 18, 2022 All old-growth forest on Crown land is now protected as part of the Province’s new approach to ecological forestry. Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, announced an updated old-growth forest policy is effective today, August 18. “Protecting our old-growth forests is part of our ongoing work to implement ecological forestry […]
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Public Advisory: Request for Proposals Now Open for Labrador Timber Development
July 12, 2022 The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to pursue commercial timber development opportunities in Forest Management District 19A in Labrador. This RFP is open to any person, firm, joint venture, partnership, or other legal entity, including Indigenous governments, with an interest in the commercial development […]
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Minister Wilkinson Outlines Process to Create Sustainable Jobs in Atlantic Canada Ahead of Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
From: Natural Resources Canada News release Left to right: Norm Dimmell (Chair, St. John’s Board of Trade); The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Jr. (Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl); Joanne Thompson (Member of Parliament for St. John’s East); AnnMarie Boudreau (CEO, St. John’s Board of Trade); The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson […]
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