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Helping the Common Loon to stay common 17Nov2022

UPDATE: New Loon Documentary. View Loons, A Cry from the Mist. Thx to PH/KS. Some background on the video on Birds Canada ——– Backlanders Katie S and Martha L passed on this notice about a new documentary on the Common … Continue reading

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November flowering of Mountain Sandwort on our Jack Pine – Crowberry Barrens

The November flowering is pretty unusual. There is lots else that is special about this plant and its setting in the Backlands. Birdwatcher and Backlands enthusiast Joshua Barss Donham forwarded this pic to me a few days ago, commenting that … Continue reading

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Seeing is believing! 8Nov2022

You have to see the uniqueness of the Backlands to believe that such a rare and rugged place exists in HRM. This aerial video of the Backlands is worth a million superlatives. The Drone Team is led by Antonio with … Continue reading

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In the Chebucto News: Rugged. Rich. Rare. Protect Purcell’s Cove Backlands 2Nov2022

An article by Cathy Vaughn in the latest (November) issue of the Chebucto News makes the case for protection of the Backlands very succinctly.  It begins: Rugged granite barrens, rich ecosystems, and rare glacially sculpted landscapes are tucked among Spryfield’s … Continue reading

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It’s a a great time to view Jack Pine-Crowberry Barrens & Whalebacks on the Osprey Trail 27Oct2022

Mid fall, when the huckleberry leaves turn fire engine just before finally being shed, is a great time to visit our Jack Pine-Crowberry Barrens.  We are past the peak of it now, especially with recent heavy winds and rains, but … Continue reading

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Wed Oct 26: Supreme Court Case & Implications for Planning and Nature Conservation!

From Our HRM Alliance “Join our hybrid public talk on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM by one of Canada’s leading environmental lawyers, David Donnelly. Join us to learn about a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case … Continue reading

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Saturday Oct 15, 2022: Hike the Purcell’s Cove Backlands

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October 11, 2022: Public Hearing on Phase 3 of the Regional Plan Review

RESCHEDULING NOTICE: The Public Hearing for the Regional Plan Review, Phase 3 originally on the agenda for Tuesday, September 27th has been RESCHEDULED to October 11, 2022 at 6pm, in Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. … Continue reading

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Burkhard Plache June 21, 1965 – September 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Burkhard Plache. With his wife Ingrid, he was a constant visitor to the Backlands, and introduced many people to its natural wonders. Burkhard was a pillar of the … Continue reading

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NS Landscape Map Viewer provides info. on forests & wetlands in the Backlands and a lot more 23Sep2022

I have had a few questions recently about the types of forests in the Backlands which prompted me to make some screen captures from the forestry layers on the NS Landscape Map Viewer. Those maps and some additional maps showing … Continue reading

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