About NSFF

Learn about the team behind Nova Scotia Forests Forever

Our Mission

Nova Scotia Forests Forever stands for policies that protect our forests from unsustainable exploitation and prevent activities that threaten ecosystem integrity. Through public education, advocacy and collaboration, we work to ensure that Nova Scotia’s forests remain healthy and resilient for generations to come. We share a deep commitment to safeguarding Nova Scotia’s forests, wetlands and wilderness areas. As an alliance, we welcome collaboration with other organizations who share our mission. This is a collaborative initiative led by Hutchinson Acres Maple Syrup Farm and the Blomidon Naturalist Society.

Our founders

Hutchinson Acres

Hutchinson Acres Maple Syrup Farm is a small, family-run operation located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s forested interior, Annapolis Valley. Owned and operated by Chris and Anna Hutchinson, the farm began in 2004 as a retirement project after years spent running a trucking business. It has since grown into Nova Scotia’s largest organic maple operation, producing more than 75,000 litres of syrup annually. Hutchinson Acres demonstrates how rural business, responsible land use, and sustainable forestry can coexist. Their deep connection to the land is at the heart of everything they do.

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Blomidon Naturalist Society

The Blomidon Naturalist Society is a long-standing hub for environmental conservation, outdoor education and climate action in the Annapolis Valley. Founded in 1974, the Blomidon Naturalist Society brings together a wide community of naturalists, scientists, educators and nature lovers to explore, understand and protect the natural world. With over 250 members and countless supporters, the Blomidon Naturalist Society runs monthly nature talks, field trips, youth programs and community projects. Their work reflects a belief in shared stewardship, knowledge exchange, and deep connection to place.

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Our shared purpose

Together, we are advancing the rapid implementation of the Nova Scotia government’s commitment to protect 15% of Nova Scotia by 2026 and 20% by 2030, including assessment and designation of protected area proposals currently being held by the Nova Scotia Department of the Environment, such as for the Chain Lakes Wilderness area. We call for a pause on all harvesting and roadbuilding in forests over 80 years of age on Crown Land in Nova Scotia until such time as the 20% target has been met. We support sustainable forestry operations.

We stand firmly against the reopening of uranium mining in Pictou County, Hants County and Annapolis Valley, recognizing the risk it poses to water quality, wildlife habitat and public health.

We recognize that Crown land, like the rest of Mi’kma’ki, is the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people, who have treaty rights to consultation and decision-making in matters of these lands.

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