Friends of a New Mill

Four facts the Halifax Examiner and its urban viewpoint may want to consider; #nspoli

#DYK Over half a tree’s weight is made up of captured carbon? By thinking bigger & building taller with wood, we can create the carbon storage we need in the communities where we live.

By converting wood chips, sawdust, and bark — materials that might otherwise be considered waste — into bioenergy, we can help reduce our country’s reliance on fossil fuels

It’s National Forest Week in Canada! Let’s celebrate the dedicated folks in Nova Scotia’s forestry sector who plant over 12 million trees yearly. They are committed to responsible management, sustainable harvesting, and creating products that benefit us all. #NationalForestWeek

Happy National Forest Week! This years National Forest Week theme is Canada’s Forests; Supporting Biological Diversity. Stay tuned with your favorite forestry social media pages for more information as the week progresses. Join the conversation using #nationalforestweek

The @ns_environment department recently added red tape to the forest sector. These changes: 🌲 Harm landowner rights 🚫 Make it easier for people to trespass on private property 🛑 Make it easier to disrupt businesses /1

"We're pleased to report that the Court has approved our CCAA stay extension until the end of November 2023. We are hopeful that the next few weeks will clarify whether a mediated settlement is possible with the Province, which will inform our ongoing environmental assessment. Please look at the post below for more information on what we requested for this stay period." facebook.com/NorthernPulpNo… #nspoli

Passionate in growing a career in sustainable forestry? Get a glimpse with Virginia deCarle – forest technician, tree marker, outdoor educator, @Forests_Ontario Extension Forestry Coordinator & all-around forestry champ. Watch the full video at youtu.be/0PCT10V0gJI?si…

#DYK the forest sector is a key provider of jobs and income in ~300 Canadian communities? There are so many different opportunities and ways to get involved in forestry in your community. The Canadian forest sector has opportunities for anyone and everyone! 🌳🌲 #ForestryForward

Pick up your free seedling from the @_ForestNS booth at the Chester Farmers Market between 9am and 12:30pm! 🌲🌲🌲 Visit ourtrees.ca for more information. #ourtrees

You are most welcome!

Paper Excellence Canada has made a $25,000 contribution towards the Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal. With matched contributions from the Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia Government, a total of $75,000 has been contributed.

We new markets for low grade wood. Without a mill or biomass facilities (or both) there is no place for low grade wood to go. This is forest fire fuel. Without a market, it will sit on the ground and dry out. This increases the risk of wildfires. cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Don’t forget to pick up your seedlings. Today, we are at the 🌲 Brewery Market in Halifax 🌲 Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market in Dartmouth 🌲 Bridgewater Farmer’s Market Tomorrow: 🌲 Seaport Farmers’ Market 🌲 Musquodoboit Farmers’ Market

Pick up your free seedling from a @_ForestNS booth at three markets today between 8:30-1pm! 🌲Halifax Brewery Market 🌲Alderney Landing Market 🌲Bridgewater Farmers Market Visit ourtrees.ca for more information. #ourtrees

Well-managed forests reduce the risk of wildfires, but forestry cannot manage these as well as we should. In Nova Scotia, there are a few reasons why. atlantic.ctvnews.ca/in-photos-dama… #NovaScotia /1

Today’s disappointing release from the Nova Scotia Liberal Party casts doubt on our sector’s environmental and safety record. twitter.com/zachchurchill/… @_ForestNS /1

Nova Scotia is facing more wildfire threats. Hurricane Fiona knocked down millions of trees. In an average year, Nova Scotia would have 154 wildfires. There have been 151 already this year and the fire season has barely begun. The risk grows everyday the Fiona forest damage is ignored.   Let’s clean up the Fiona mess by creating renewable electricity with the boiler energy project in Pictou.   #nspoli cbc.ca/player/play/22…

Happy Biodiversity Day! Our approach for ecological forestry divides crown land into 3 zones that work together to balance biodiversity and other goals. Learn more about ecological forestry: novascotia.ca/ecological-for…

Everyone uses pulp products. Replacing plastic with pulp products is better for the environment. Nova Scotia needs a pulp mill. Become a friend at: friendsofanewmill.ca #NSPoli #SupportNovaScotiaForestry #HealthyForestsNeedAMill