Urgent Action - 5 Days to Save A Forest - Nova Scotia

Take Action To Save Migratory Birds In Nova Scotia

On September 30th, the license to harvest forests at the Walls Brook site in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia will expire.

Last July we, along with experienced bird watchers, Ecology Action Centre and the People for Ecological Forestry in Southwest Nova Scotia alerted the Nova Scotia Minister of Lands and Forestry, the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Canadian Wildlife Service that we had seen breeding migratory birds on the site.

If the forest had been cut with those birds, nests and fledglings present, it would be a clear violation of the Migratory Birds Convention Act. As we wrote in our letter and report, "We have strong reason to believe that the imminent clearcut planned for the Walls Brook site will result in violations of section 6 of the Migratory Birds Regulations, made under the MBCA." 

Fortunately, the forest has not been harvested - yet.

But we also have not received a clear response to our letter from the federal and provincial governments. We do not know how they intend to observe the Migratory Birds Convention Act, and whether the forests will be protected over the long-term.

Please send your letter now to ensure this forest and the wildlife who live there are protected. 

Thank you for taking action and and thank you for sending your letter below!

Gretchen Ftizgerald - National Programs Director

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