{"id":161,"date":"2010-10-22T09:10:47","date_gmt":"2010-10-22T12:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trepa.org\/?p=161"},"modified":"2010-10-22T09:15:37","modified_gmt":"2010-10-22T12:15:37","slug":"eac-call-for-show-of-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trepa.org\/?p=161","title":{"rendered":"EAC call for show of support"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re in the final stages of a three-year process to develop a new direction for our natural resources.\u00a0\u00a0The first step was public consultation, and Nova Scotians gave an over-whelming call for change.\u00a0\u00a0Then, a panel of expertise provided in-depth analysis and detailed\u00a0recommendations<\/a> for positive change.\u00a0\u00a0Now, government is deciding how to act on the public\u2019s concerns and the experts\u2019 report.\u00a0\u00a0As expected, some in the forestry industry launched a strong campaign against the recommended changes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We need to show the government that they have the support to stand up against those who wish to preserve the status quo.<\/p>\n

On Friday October 29th at 10:00<\/strong> at the Legislature building in Halifax<\/strong>, hundreds of Nova Scotians will join in a public show of support for the future of Nova Scotia’s forests and the communities that depend on them.<\/p>\n

We need you there with us: <\/strong>Province House: <\/strong>1726 Hollis Street, Halifax<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Together, we will send a clear and strong message of support for change: (1) dramatically reduce clearcutting through regulation, (2) support people who are practising responsible forestry, and (3) stop subsidizing those who clearcut our forests.<\/p>\n

We will show the NDP that they have Nova Scotians’ support to implement these changes.\u00a0 Now is the time to show support for our forests. This is the best chance for positive change we’ve ever had.\u00a0 Let’s not lose it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once a forest to marvel at, our forest is now classified as endangered by the World Wildlife Fund.\u00a0 We’ve seen a precipitous loss of old forest, wildlife habitat and valuable trees, while cutting has increased and forest employment has decreased.<\/p>\n

A bird’s eye view of Nova Scotia through “Google Earth” shows that it is riddled with clearcuts and logging roads.\u00a0 <\/em>It’s time to reverse these trends, to restore ecological and economic value to our forests.<\/p>\n

What we need you to do:<\/p>\n

(1) Let us know you’re going to come to the rally on Friday, October 29th<\/sup>, 10:00 (Legislature building \u2013 1726 Hollis St.).<\/p>\n

(2) Spread the word to all of your contacts (friends, family and community) and urge them to spread the word to their contacts.<\/p>\n

(3) Organize rides to get people into the city.<\/p>\n

(4) Send a strong message of support for positive change to Minister MacDonell and Premier Dexter.<\/p>\n

(5) For those on Facebook, join\u00a0Nova Scotians for Healthy Forests<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We need a huge turnout.\u00a0\u00a0This is our chance to be heard!\u00a0\u00a0And it\u2019s going to be fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call Jamie Simpson at 902 429 1335 or email at\u00a0eacforestry@gmail.com<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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