Category Archives: Conservation

Seeing is believing! 8Nov2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by admin

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

Posted on November 2, 2022 by admin

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

Posted on October 27, 2022 by admin

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!

Posted on October 18, 2022 by admin

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

Posted on October 8, 2022 by admin
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NS Landscape Map Viewer provides info. on forests & wetlands in the Backlands and a lot more 23Sep2022

Posted on September 23, 2022 by admin

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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Please share your thoughts about what’s special, what you value about the Backlands (by Sep 30, 2022)

Posted on August 11, 2022 by admin

The Backlands Coalition advocated for the protection of the area now named Shaw Wilderness Park and that advocacy was just the beginning. There is much more to protect in the Backlands, including wetlands, lakes and streams, a river, wilderness habitat … Continue reading →

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Recent fire and fire management in the New Jersey Pine Barrens: a model for the Backlands? 12Jul2022

Posted on July 12, 2022 by admin

“Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 15 years swept through Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens two weeks ago, burning more than 13,500 acres.” So begins an article titled Pine Barrens natural landscape … Continue reading →

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Lover’s Lane to Turtle Bay: A path to Williams Lake 19May2022

Posted on May 19, 2022 by admin

From Kathleen Hall, Martha Leary and Murray Coolican: “We are writing about lands along the shore of Williams Lake known bureaucratically as PID 41342080. “We are stewards of the lake and it’s watershed and do our work through Williams Lake … Continue reading →

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Petition: Save Purcells Cove Urban Reserve from Development 12May2022

Posted on May 12, 2022 by admin

86 hectares of land in Purcells Cove is proposed for rezoning and development Rezoning Map. While some may think this is a good opportunity for development, please take a moment to reconsider… and if you agree, sign Our Petition The … Continue reading →

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