Atlantic Forestry Review

Forest accord Research project aims to connect and empower woodlot owners by Emily Leeson Dr. Tom Beckley, a professor in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), is the lead investigator for a new research project aimed at gaining a better understanding of woodlot owners’ goals and the resources available to them, in order to explore new approaches to private-land forest management in the Atlantic region. Read more... http://www.rurallife.ca/forest-accord

Sending some love to Boston Every year, Nova Scotia sends a Christmas tree to Boston to thank the city for providing aid after the Halifax Explosion in 1917. This year’s tree has been donated by Heather and Tony Sampson, of West Bay, Richmond Co., and it is dedicated to health-care workers to commemorate that historic relief effort, and also to honour those who are working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon, the 45-foot White spruce will be on its way fr...om Cape Breton to Boston Common, where it will be lit in December. This important tradition symbolizes gratitude, friendship, and remembrance, says Derek Mombourquette, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Lands and Forestry. For Tony Sampson, there’s also a personal connection. My stepfather’s mother was adopted from Boston when she was two, he says. The tree comes from our property, which was passed down through the family. We’ve watched it grow for many years. It has quite a bit of meaning to me and my family to send Nova Scotia’s gift to the people of Boston. Heathery Sampson also feels the magnitude of this gesture. I work in the nursing home in St. Peter’s. Everybody there has worked so hard this year, she says. We want everyone to enjoy the tree and have a nice Christmas. It’s been a tough year for everybody, and hopefully the tree will put some smiles on everyone’s faces. That’s what the Tree for Boston is about wishing everybody well and staying safe. We won’t be in Boston for the tree lighting, but we’ll be watching from home, like we do every year. See more

Check out the PDF below for details on how you can help support the auction with a donation or join in the fun on the Log a Load for Kids Facebook Group Event. https://www.facebook.com/events/363740837991942/ https://cwfcof.org//Documents/LALFK%20Auction%20Request%20

Win a New Husqvarna Battery-Powered Chainsaw! Husqvarna is hosting a live event and giveaway for new T540i XP and 540i XP professional battery chainsaws. The new saws, jointly designed by Husqvarna and professional arborists, set a new standard for power and performance.... Husqvarna, one of the world’s leading producers of forest, park and outdoor power equipment products, will host a Facebook Live Event introducing Husqvarna’s latest chainsaw innovations the all-new T540i XP top-handle and 540i XP rear-handled battery-powered chainsaws. Attendees will see and hear all about the distinguishing features that make up these legendary saws right from the experts themselves. The live event will be held Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Other features of the Live Event include: Live Q&A with Husqvarna Product Manager, Ben McDermott and Professional Arborist and H-Team ambassador, Krista Strating. T540i XP Prize Pack Giveaway after the Live Event. Fill out the form on the Husqvarna website to enter for your chance to win! at https://www.husqvarna.com/ca-en/540-chainsaw-live-qa/. Register for the event at https://www.husqvarna.com/ca-en/540-chainsaw-live-qa/ and tune into the Husqvarna Canada Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/HusqvarnaCA at 3:00 p.m. EST, on September 24, 2020.