Monthly Archives: January 2017

In forestry, err on the side of sustainability

Forest management in Nova Scotia is controversial. Forest-based resources have been an important part of our economy ever since the first humans set foot in Nova Scotia. In more recent decades, our extensive forest cover has attracted larger industries; related … Continue reading

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Arthur Earle

TREPA has lost another highly respected sage. Arthur Earle left us peacefully early in the morning of January 17. Art was a consistent voice of patient, common-sensical wisdom, and was always ready to step in to help where he could, … Continue reading

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Renew Membership and Lobster Tickets

It is that time of year again. Time to renew your Membership and get your Lobater Draw tickets. On Membership please support one of Nova Scotia’s major environmental organizations that works in your environmental interests year long. If you receive … Continue reading

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Nature Conservancy Canada visits Yarmouth

TREPA (Tusket River Environmental Protection Association) will be hosting an information session on the work of the National Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Nova Scotia. Doug van Hemessen, the Stewardship Coordinator for the Nature Conservancy, is making the presentation. NCC … Continue reading

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Post of interest on our forests

This email is meant to serve as an ‘FYI’, for those concerned (and I am suggesting that everyone copied herein should be concerned).  The following is a link to a discussion, published today, on the Nova Scotia Forest Notes website: http://nsforestnotes.ca/2017/01/03/natural-resources-canada-ghg-calculator-confirms-nova-scotia-forest-bioenergy-schemes-are-worse-than-coal-2/ Unlike … Continue reading

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