Ecology Action Centre's Forestry Program

Welcome to the EAC's Forestry Program. We campaign for ecologically sound and socially beneficial forestry. We envision a restored Acadian Forest, wherein mature forest dominates the landscape, providing clear water, abundant wildlife habitat, skilled employment opportunity, high-value timber and increased carbon storage. You can reach us at 902 429 1335, or by email at forests@ecologyaction.ca.

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The Ecology Action Centre has acted as a voice for Nova Scotia's environment for over 37 years. Since 1971, the EAC has been working to build a healthier, more sustainable Nova Scotia.

The Acadian ForestOur Forestry Program staff work to bring about a gradual, feasible shift in how we manage our forests. We want the industry to move from clearcutting and intensive forest management to ecologically responsible forestry practices. There’s no magic required; there are proven ways to maintain and restore forests with a mix of species and ages.

Our objective is to see our natural Acadian Forest restored and maintained, and, with it, higher value jobs for rural Nova Scotians. We don’t want to shut our forest industry down. But we do want it to use our forests in a way that benefits everyone, and creates a healthy environment.

Read our latest report:

A silvicultural and economic comparison of clearcutting and partial cutting studies in northeastern North America (2010)
by Caitlyn Chappell and Jamie Simpson

 

Photo Galleries:

Whole-tree clearcut harvesting in Nova Scota

 

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News & Updates

December 20, 2011

EAC calls for new Crown land license agreement for Port Hawkesbury mill

EAC calls for new Crown land license agreement for Port Hawkesbury mill

December 2011


Matt Miller and Raymond Plourde

Now that the Bowater ransom has been paid to save half the jobs at the mill in Liverpool, all eyes turn towards the bankrupt Stora/NewPage mill in P

December 31, 1969

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December 01, 2010

At Last: Positive Steps Forward for Nova Scotia’s Forests

After much anticipation, Minister of Natural Resources John MacDonell released positive news today on his Department’s new forestry strategy.

“We’re very pleased to see the Minister’s and his Department’s commitment to substantially reduce clearcutting.  A 50% reduction within fiv

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