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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.
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GaiaOne Knowledge Systems Services Advertisement Contact Contact the Webkeeper at email: webkeeper@gks.com Latest changes: Sept. 25, 2005; 1st edition: March 31, 1996 Copyright, GaiaOne Knowledge Systems....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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Natural Resources Homestudy Modules Woodlot is now available in French Pour avoir un aperu des modules de la srie tudes domicile Partnerships Woodlot Management Home Study Program Have you ever wondered how to grow more wood, improve wildlife habitat on your woodlot or maintain...Describes 4H aims, activities, history and resources offered to participants.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/4h/
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
A grassroots group who promote wholesome food and sustainable communities. Site discusses education, cover crop research, organic standards, certification, and publications.
http://dir.gardenweb.com/directory/nsoga/
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/
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.nsac.ns.ca/wildblue/
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.nsac.ns.ca/envsci/research/blueberry/centre/