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What the Lake Paul community can teach us about the value of public forests
What the Lake Paul community can teach us about the value of public forests
September 21st, 2026: As summer comes to an end, access to nature in the winter is daunting. For the Lake Paul community, this means it's time to gear up and get together to keep the Chain Lakes Wilderness Area experience as cozy and comfortable as possible.
September 17th, 2026: So Where Did The Money Go?
the house is sitting. now what?
the house is sitting. now what?
September 8th, 2026: Nova Scotia MLAs are back in Province House, which means bills are moving, questions are being asked, and decisions are being made. The Legislature can feel like a sealed world of procedures and mysteriously numbered documents, but most of it’s all public, and considerably easier to follow once you know where to look.
July 28th, 2026: Wil Brunner, owner of Soft Pine Wellness in the Annapolis Valley, has built a business around helping people reconnect with nature through guided forest therapy, education, and wellness experiences.
July 13th, 2026: Wood sculptor Adam McNamara transforms discarded wood into intricate works of art, challenging the idea that forests are valuable only for the volume they produce and revealing the cultural, ecological, and economic potential hidden in every tree.
The Hidden forest Economy: Hiking and access to nature
The Hidden forest Economy: Hiking and access to nature
July 8th, 2026: Janet Barlow from Hike Nova Scotia explains why Nova Scotia’s standing forests may be one of our most overlooked economic assets.
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Chain Lakes Hike
Chain Lakes Hike
July 5, 2026: Thank you for coming to our first Chain Lakes Wilderness Area Hike and for supporting Hutchinson Acres!
The Chain Lakes and Hutchinson Acres are top examples of how local businesses and standing forests work together to build a sustainable economy. Nature recreation is not just access to our forests, it’s access to rural communities, businesses, and supporting rural livelihoods. It’s an exchange that brings new connections, adventures, and love for our forests– things that hold infinite value.
Thank you to Ashlea Viola from Save Our Old Forests and John Brazner for showing us some amazing plant species!
Past Event
Medway Spring Forest Market
Medway Spring Forest Market
June 27, 2026: Thank you to the Medway Community Forest Cooperative for inviting NS Forests Forever to take part in this year's Forest Market! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with community members, hand out free stickers, and spark conversations about the economic case for standing forests and why Nova Scotia's public lands should be managed for the public good.
We're grateful to everyone who stopped by our table to share their thoughts and ask questions, and a special thank you to our volunteer Rowan for helping make the day such a success!
June 24, 2026: The Hutchinson Acres story is about more than maple syrup. It is about what happens when government policy leaves a homegrown industry behind.
June 24, 2026: Nova Scotia’s forests belong to everyone. But Joan Baxter says the decisions shaping them have long been influenced by a small group of powerful forestry interests.
June 18, 2026: This mythbusting article presents a deep dive into job numbers for the forestry industry, questioning policies and plans and ultimately asking - do they stand the test, or is it time to demand a better plan?
June 17, 2026: Interactive tool highlights forests, watersheds, wildlife habitat and wilderness areas proposed for protection by communities across the province.
June 15, 2026: Learn more about what Bill 198 is and how it affects our forests.
June 15, 2026: New interactive map highlights more than 30 community-proposed protected areas as organizations warn the province is falling behind on its commitment to conserve 20 per cent of land and water by 2030.
How to write to your mla
How to write to your mla
Nova Scotians who care about sustainable forestry, rural livelihoods, local food production, and small business can help make a difference. We’ve put together a simple guide for contacting your MLA, including key talking points, sample messaging, and other government officials to contact.
Campaign Announcement
Campaign Announcement
Over the next week, we’ll be sharing the full story behind the Hutchinson Acres situation and what it could mean for small businesses, rural communities, and the future of forest use in Nova Scotia.
Thanks to Nature Nova Scotia and the Blomidon Naturalists Society for sponsoring this event!
Past Event
Sugar Bush Tour
Sugar Bush Tour
April 25, 2026: With a wonderful turnout at the East Dalhousie Community Centre, our Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Walk brought the community together to celebrate local maple traditions and sustainable forestry.
The event offered guests a chance to learn firsthand from Anna and Chris Hutchinson how maple syrup is produced sustainably in healthy forests. Afterward, guests got to enjoy delicious pancakes and Hutchinson maple syrup served by the East Dalhousie Community Centre, and our amazing volunteers!
Main Stage Panel Discussion HQ.mp4With over 100 attendees, we hosted this panel to engage in the important conversation on how the Chain Lakes Wilderness Area. Thank you to our lovely panelists: Chris Hutchinson, Chris O'Neil, Glen Ross and our last minute addition, Robert Brighton for showing us how sustainable industries are the way forward. Thank you to our facilitator Nina Newington for guiding the conversation and to our volunteers for the delicious pancakes! Let's continue to uplift the sectors that matter for generations to come!
Past Event
Pancake panel
Pancake panel
November 27, 2025: Watch the video on our Pancake Panel below to learn about how Kings County can support economic interests beyond extractive industries.
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