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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.
Forest Safety Society - The society works to reduce forestry-related accidents and the associated costs to workers and employers. Presents goals, objectives, program schedule, contact information and an e-mail request for information form.
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.
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.
Forestry and Silviculture - Discusses forest management, ecosystems, old growth forests, timber management, inventory and forest protection. Provides many forestry publications in Adobe Acrobat format.
Integrated Pest Management - Integrated Pest Management identifies, monitors and assesses forest insect populations and forest disease conditions. Pdf-format circulars available on Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle, Balsam Fir Sawfly, Spruce Beetle, Whitemarked Tussock Moth and the Hemlock Looper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nova Scotia 4-H - Describes 4H aims, activities, history and resources offered to participants.
Nova Scotia Forestry Association - 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.
Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists - The institute monitors professionals working in the province's agri-food industry. Defines agrology and lists coming events, the council, membership and newsletters.
Nova Scotia Soils Institute - Lists the objectives, terms of reference, annual reports, research, education projects, and tours. Reports of workshops are large, but abstracted with clickable links.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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