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An Update on the Wood Turtle: Progress for Species At Risk in NS

In February, the province released the 6 years-overdue Recovery Plan for the Wood Turtle in Nova Scotia. Here’s an overview of that plan and some information you can use to help Wood Turtles today. by NatureNS Executive Director, Becky Parker Wood turtle distribution (COSEWIC, 2016) The wood turtle (mikijkj, tortue des bois, Glyptemys insculpta) is a medium-sized […]

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Nova Scotia Once Again Close to Enacting Biodiversity Legislation. Don’t Let it Slip through the Cracks!

“This act will improve protection of our forests, lakes, animals, plants and citizens,” said the provincial Liberal party’s 2017 platform… The Biodiversity Act for Nova Scotia was re-introduced at the provincial legislature last week, after a 2-year-long delay stemming from concerns that not enough public consultation had taken place during the first introduction in 2019.

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