News & Success Stories
Get the latest updates on our land conservation efforts, upcoming events, and partnerships with land stewards across Nova Scotia. From landmark easements and new programs to sustainable forestry initiatives, blog posts, and media coverage, explore how land stewards, communities, and NSWWT are working together to protect and preserve healthy, productive woodlands for generations to come.
NSWWT on CBC’s Land and Sea
In the Maritimes, most forested land is privately owned, often as small woodlots passed down through generations. These forests have supported families and communities for centuries, but many aging woodlot owners now face uncertainty about what will happen to their land. Recently, NSWWT and several of our land stewards were featured on CBC’s Land and Sea, sharing how we’re working together to offer a new path forward.
NSWWT's Mary Jane Rodger on Maritime Noon
This month, our Executive Director, Mary Jane Rodger, had the opportunity to sit down with Bob Murphy from CBC’s Maritime Noon to discuss our Hemlock program and working forest easements.
Eligible Body Status Granted!
We are very happy to share that as of Nov. 28, 2023, the Nova Scotia Working Woodlands Trust is now designated to hold easements under the Community Easements Act! This has been a long road for us, over 2.5 years - but finally our persistent efforts have paid off! This is a significant step in bringing our vision of long-term stewardship and conservation of working woodlands in Nova Scotia to life.
November 2023: Staffing changes, Eligible Body status update, and how you can help
Executive Director, Mary Jane Rodger, has returned to NSWWT, and we hired a new Land Trust Manager, Mhari Lamarque. We are continuing our efforts to reach Eligible Body Status and need your help by writing your MLA!
Carbon and Easements: an Update on the Development of NSWWT
What have we been up to over the past 3 years? We’re back and ready to start taking your calls.