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* even if most of the trees have been cut, the forest floor flora can
likely be preserved if the stumps are allowed to sprout, and
shade-tolerant seedlings can grow rapidly. The site described at
http://karstaddailypaintings.blogspot.ca/2013/11/hawkridge-chipmunk-6oil-on-canvs-6-x-8.html
seems to have been clearcut in the mid 20th Century, but without grazing
or other disturbance, retained at least a lot of the forest floor diversity.
fred.
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On 5/8/2016 10:47 AM, Donna Crossland wrote:
> I also couldn’t fully understand the details, so was waiting for others
> with more information. Photos would help, too. Where exactly?
> Coordinates? Some may want to visit the site. It sounded absolutely
> tragic, and there are many other tragic stories of deforestation in NS
> right now, some that the Healthy Forests Coalition is dealing with,
> other stories left untold. We need photos of before/after pics, birds
> without homes, plants struggling in their newly exposed surroundings.
> It’s best to increase awareness of the far-reaching ecological
> losses. Nick’s knowledge would greatly assist. Have the stream buffers
> been cut? It would be interesting to flag some of the rare flora
> locations and follow their responses throughout the next couple of
> years...(?)
>
> Donna
>
> *From:*naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] *On Behalf Of *n1gtuq15@aliant
> *Sent:* May-08-16 10:16 AM
> *To:* naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
> *Subject:* Re: [NatureNS] Kemptown intervale
>
> Im confused. Did they already cut along the river which they are not
> supposed to in the first place? If so then most of those plants will
> not survive the naked sunlight. Nick there are only a few of us on
> NatureNS that know and have visited this area so that is probably
> why you have gotten no response. Heather
>
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