ABOUT US
WE ARE ESFWA.
Our Mission:
The Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association was founded in 1998 by a group of concerned citizens who support a vision of sustainable forest practices. Members of ESFWA understand that humans are but one of hundreds of species in any region, each of which is important in its own right as an integral part of the ecological web.
Members include established Eastern Shore families and new residents, woodlot owners, foresters, business owners and professionals, all deeply concerned about the health and future of our forests and wild lands.
Simply stated, we address local environmental issues as they emerge, with reasoned argument and passion for the Earth.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1998
ESFWA is Founded
The Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association was founded in 1998 by a group of concerned citizens who support a vision of sustainable forest practices.
2008-2009
Projects
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Designation of Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area in 2009 - championed for over a decade by ESFWA
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Honour in the Woods - an ESFWA-produced film on local, low-impact alternatives to industrial forestry
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Development of the Forestry Directory: Resources for Woodland Owners - 2008
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Public education surrounding environmental impacts of mining
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Ecology Action Centre's Sunshine Award (2009) given to a group who has made a particularly effective effort on an environmental issue in Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Environmental Network's Langille Honour in the Woods Award (2009) given to a group who has worked hard to preserve and protect Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity
1998-2010
Projects
Collaboration with other groups and private citizens to achieve protection of the many islands off Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.
2010
Projects
Creation of Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest - beginning 2010