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A non-profit conservation organization, it educates through school and public awareness programs.
Offers Woodsy Owl, envirothons, newsletter, Children's Forest, membership, resources, wetlands
management and contact information.
http://www.nsfa.ca/
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Organic Food Certification Body
The OCIA certify local growers to meet international organic standards. They list the directors,
certification committee, organic standards and local certified growers as well as link to the
Canadian organic message board.
http://www.gks.com/
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Maple Creek Organic Farm & Ecoforestry
A description of the farm, which produces organic fruits, vegetables and honey. It offers nature
walks and workshops on connecting with nature, animals and wildlife.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ron.loucks
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Forestry Extension and Education Programs
Education assistance in Woodlot Management, Woodlot Owner of the Year, youth programs, Christmas
tree information, hunter education, outdoor recreation and an extensive library under the
Publications link.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/extension/
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Forestry and Silviculture
Discusses forest management, ecosystems, old growth forests, timber management, inventory and
forest protection. Provides many forestry publications in Adobe Acrobat format.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/FORESTRY/FORESTRY.HTM
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Nova Forest Alliance
The alliance is a group of partners working for sustainable forest management in the Acadian
ecosystems. Offers alliance definition, goals, maps, committees, reports and a link to Fundy Model
Forest.
http://www.novaforestalliance.com/
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Natural Resources - Forestry Division
Information about provincial forest resources. Offers inventory reports, management planning,
provincial forest strategy, silviculture and private management, publications, a registry of buyers
and links to other sites.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/forestry/
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Forestry Field Handbook
The Department of Natural Resources handbook includes softwood and hardwood silviculture keys
together with graphs and tables. The entire text is presented here and is also available for
download as a zip file.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/forestry/handbook/cover.htm
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Woodlot Management Home Study Program
A free, self-paced course in woodlot management provided by Natural Resources department of the
provincial government. May be completed by mail or on line.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/extension/woodlot/
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John Wood's Blueberry Page
Recounts personal experiences and the history of wild blueberries, explains soil preparation,
planting, burning, mowing, pollination and harvesting. Gives links to other blueberry sources.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/1045/berries.html
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NSOGA - Organic Growers Association
A grassroots group who promote wholesome food and sustainable communities. Site discusses
education, cover crop research, organic standards, certification, and publications. There are two
dozen good organic links to follow.
http://www.gks.com/NSOGA/
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Nova Scotia 4-H
Describes 4H aims, activities, history and resources offered to participants.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/4h/
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Wild Blueberry Network Information Centre
The centre provides scientific information about wild blueberry production and marketing for
producers, agricultural representatives and researchers. Also furnishes facts, links, news, pests,
organizations and recipes.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/elibrary/archive/hort/wildblue/index.htm
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Wild Blueberry Institute
Provides assistance in research and education. Links to NS Wild Blueberry Network, bibliography,
chat page, education, advice, history, newsletters, pest information, organizations, recipes and
related sites.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/nswbi/
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AgriWeb Canada : Nova Scotia
An all-encompassing page of links to farming and farm research sites in the province. Bilingual
site.
http://www.agr.ca/agriweb/ns.htm
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