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December 2021

NatureNS VP Donna Crossland’s Comments on the draft Old Growth Forest Policy

“When Nova Scotians are asked what they envision by the term “old growth”, most describe large, old trees. Some mention the unique, open understory, deep shade, or a moss-covered forest floor. They may speak of trees of enormous heights, wildlife habitat, spiritual oases, and inherent beauty. But forests of this nature in the Old Growth […]

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Nova Scotian naturalists respond to the draft Old Growth Forest Policy

The Nova Scotia government released the draft “Old-Growth Forest Policy for Nova Scotia” last month, asking Nova Scotians to give their feedback on proposed updates. This would update the Old Forest Policy of 2012. The document is long and technical, so we have provided a selection of responses from expert scientists, naturalists, and others involved in forestry,

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