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Welcome to the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners
The Federation of NS Woodland Owners is comprised completely of small-private woodland owners. There are no environmental, governmental or industry representatives. Our purpose is to help better the position of Nova Scotia small-private woodland owners. We achieve this by answering woodland management questions, providing updates on issues that may affect woodland owners and through lobby work.
We have nine board members (three in each region) and approximately 1200 members. To become a voting member of our organization, you must own at least 15 acres, and no more than 5000 acres of woodland. Membership dues are a one-time fee of $20.00. To join, send a cheque or money order, along with your contact information to:
Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners
285 George Street, PO Box 208
Stewiacke, Nova Scotia B0N 2J0
Member or not, if you have any questions about any aspect of forest management (silviculture funding, finding a forestry contractor, GPS, best management practices, regulations) in Nova Scotia, please feel free to contact us.
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Nova Scotia's New Natural Resources Strategy
The Government of Nova Scotia recently released a report entitled "Phase 2 Report - A Natural Balance: Working Toward Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Strategy". The report contains a number of recommendations intended to aid in the development of the new "Natural Resources Strategy". Since that time, there has been a great deal of confusion over what the report means and how it will be used. Many of the recommendations are being misinterpreted as policy statements, new regulations and/or new legislation.
If you go the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources website (http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/strategy2010/phase2report.asp) you will find the Phase 2 Report. On the Natural Resources Strategy 2010 page, there is a tab for frequently asked questions (FAQ). This should help you understand the process. For more information, please contact us or your local Department of Natural Resources.