Province halts majority of planned cut in Annapolis Valley due to rare lichen
The discovery of at-risk species of lichen in an Annapolis Valley forest means a planned 24-hectare partial cut of the area won't go ahead.
Source: cbc.ca
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Citizen scientists comb Annapolis Valley woods for rare lichens
Environmentalists say they're motivated to search for rare lichens in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley because they see it as a way to provide added protection for parts of the woods they believe need a break from logging or should not be subject to cutting in the first place.
Source: cbc.ca
Rare lichens to be protected, but planned cut on Crown land to proceed
The Natural Resources Department confirmed the presence of three rare species of lichens and will place 100-metre buffers around them at the site in question.
Source: cbc.ca
Nova Scotians camp out to save small but mighty patch of forest
The 80-year-old parcel is relatively small — 60 acres or about 45 football fields. However, it’s some of the last standing forest in the area, which has seen ample clear-cuts. The trees are important habitat for species in the area, such as the wood turtle and the pine marten.
Source: nationalobserver.com