Join us for the story of a canoe “marathon”, completed in less than a day, in which four Nova Scotians traveled from one side of the province to the other, and why they did it. During this episode, consider the many reasons why folks including Mike Lancaster are dedicated to an Ingram River Wilderness Area, and how wilderness areas support a wide range of recreational uses.Hear why land-level planning is crucial to protecting areas of such fragility and importance, about the many opportunities for various economic activities that are aligned with ecological values, some cool facts about the size and age of some trees in this region, and some surprising history of the forestry industry’s reaction to the pulpwood industry in Nova Scotia in the ‘60s. We gain a greater awareness of what our Wabanaki-Acadian forests are capable of and what that can mean for our communities. It is inspiring to consider the diversity of what is possible when we manage our human actions for values that include ecological and community health.Mike Lancaster's work crosses multiple disciplines with a focus on forestry, conservation, and community development. Some of the many roles that Mike fills include being the Executive Director of the St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Association, the Stewardship Coordinator for the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization, and the Coordinator of the Healthy Forest Coalition. Mike also owns his own forest and trail management and consulting company where he works with clients to implement management strategies to achieve their goals while ensuring that ecological values take the forefront of decision making. Mike also sits on the board of the Medway Community Forest coopMike clearly explains the three important elements- of how, where and when- of good forestry and gives clarity to some of the issues surrounding various aspects of forestry, as well as some of the terms which have come to replace the wording of “clear cutting”, and  about some of the competing interests between various governmental departments. Hear about the watershed-based approach of the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association, and take heart in knowing there is a need for more foresters who are able and willing to do work for woodlot owners who prioritize ecological values over an extractive model and that this is an opportunity for emerging foresters.Join us for this informative hour!EPISODE RESOURCES:   Protect the Ingram River Wilderness Area  website St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise CentreSt. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship AssociationWoodens River Watershed Environmental Organization The Healthy Forests CoalitionLarchwood (in Cape Breton)   Our Parks and Protected Areas PlanAnnual Progress Reporting for the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction ActThe...

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