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Forestry Uncut

Forest Nova Scotia

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Forestry Uncut gives voice to the people, issues, and aspirations shaping forestry today, offering the public a clearer view of the industry while providing space for forestry professionals to share their stories in their own words. A podcast dedicated to uncovering the raw truths and realities of the forestry sector, it releases weekly and is hosted by Forest Nova Scotia's Executive Director Todd Burgess.
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We talk about sustainable forestry, how important managed forests are to Louisiana and its economy and how forests benefit everyone. Managed forests offer more for water and wildlife. That's why the Louisiana Forestry Association advocates to keep forests as forests! We also talk about the issues important to the forest products industry.
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Earthly

Clemson University

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Earthly explains emerging issues in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, wildlife, science, and design through experts in those fields. It is produced by Clemson University, and is part of the University's land-grant mission to impart unbiased research-based information beyond the boundaries of the academy. Earthly adjective Definition of earthly 1 a: characteristic of or belonging to this earth b: relating to the human race's actual life on this earth
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The Clear Cut

Wildlands League

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A deep dive into Canada’s approach to forest management. How does it work? What are the issues? What needs to change in order to meet our climate and biodiversity commitments? Hear from the experts in the line of fire, working to protect one of the country’s most valuable ecosystems. Show your support with a monthly subscription: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249817/support Stand taller with a monthly donation or a generous one-time gift and receive a receipt for your taxes: https://donorbox.o ...
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The way forests around the world are managed is undergoing radical change. In the UK, local communities are buying forested land, to preserve forests for the greater benefit of society. In the developing world, forestry commissions are actively empowering villagers to engage in forest management and conservation. The video tracks on this album use case studies in the UK and in India to illustrate ways in which forest management is changing, and how such changes can be implemented. To complet ...
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Shared Ground

Amanda Bostlund

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Meet knowledge holders, foresters, naturalists, activists, scientists, visionaries, and outdoorsy people of all stripes to share delight in the wonders of forest ecosystems. We talk about issues of forestry, conservation and interconnected topics, and discover sustainable, ecological, respectful ways of relating to the forest. Maintaining and regenerating forest ecosystems is one of the most important necessities of our time, and contributes to everything from carbon sequestration to healthy ...
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This week on Forestry Weekly News: -Government of Nova Scotia cabinet shuffle and new minister. - Shannon Park as a part of 13 Billion Build Canada Homes project. - Forest Project Association of Canada national policy convention in Ottawa. - Our trees campaign HRM tree planting. - Industry Workforce Training Needs study by the Forestry Sector Counc…
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In this episode, we’re joined by George Ernst, CFO and controller at Freeman Lumber, one of Nova Scotia’s oldest and most respected lumber producers. George, a fourth-generation forester, shares both professional expertise and personal stories from his family’s longstanding involvement in the industry. Together, we dive into the dramatic impact of …
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This week on Forestry Weekly News: - Forest sector faces 45% tariffs, urgent action required by government and the forest sector. - The wood ban restriction lifted in Annapolis valley as of October 15th. - US Tariffs' impact on the Christmas tree industry. - Wrapping up our trees, Come see us at the Wolfville Farmer's Market. -The Forest Products A…
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Send us a text Paul Stone is a conservation and senior forester for Crosby Resource Management based in DeRidder, Louisiana. He also is the chairman of the Endangered Species Committee for the Louisiana Forestry Association. Paul gives us an update on what is happening in that area. The red cockaded woodpecker has been down listed to threatened, fo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Sean Meister, President and CEO of Global Bluenosers, to explore his remarkable journey from growing up in a multi-generational forestry family in rural Nova Scotia to building a global network of Nova Scotians passionate about giving back to their home province. Sean shares insights on the values and lessons learn…
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This week on Forestry In Focus Weekly News: - Forest Nova Scotia was a sponsor and attended the Nova Scotia Forestry Festival at Lake Charlotte last weekend - Forest Nova Scotia also sponsored the Nova Scotia Lumberjack Championships last weekend - Many forestry professionals attended the Canadian Woodlands Fall Conference in Truro on October 8-9th…
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Protecting Democracy Guest: Lech Walesa By Stuart McNish On December 13th, 1981, the government of Poland declared martial law. It outlawed the Solidarity Federation of Unions and threw its leader Lech Walesa in jail. He was detained for a year before being released. Once out, he continued the fight against the oppressive rule of the Polish governm…
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Ep 576 - How to be a Dude in the 21st Century Guest: Alex Cordero By Stuart McNish “Massive changes are underway in society that are improving the lives of most people. Those same changes are having a growing impact on young men who are wrestling with what masculinity means,” says Alex Cordero, the author of “How to be a Dude in the 21st Century.” …
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This week on Forestry In Focus Weekly News: - New Tariffs announced by the White House that impact CUSMA compliant trade, which includes softwood lumber from Nova Scotia - Late breaking wildfire near Lake George started on Monday. Upwards of 275 civic addresses are under an evacuation order - The situation on Hunter’s Mountain has triggered a bigge…
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Doing Business in British Columbia? Yes, but… Guest: Brad Liski By Stuart McNish British Columbia is a wonderful jurisdiction to start a business. “Small businesses benefit from a number of programs that get the wheels turning,” says Brad Liski of Tru Earth. The company is addressing the environmental impact of 30 billion loads of laundry annually …
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France and Canada Lean In on Trade Guest: Nicolas Baudouin By Stuart McNish The US tariffs are officially in place and Canada was hit hard. The rhetoric leading up to the imposition of the tariffs focused on a need to develop new trading relationships and expand existing ones. Canada and France have a trading history that goes back hundreds of year…
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The 3% GDP Challenge Guest: Bridgitte Anderson By Stuart McNish “Whether it’s the rising cost of housing, unaffordable grocery bills, or an increasingly heavy tax burden, too many British Columbians feel the economy is not working for them,” says Bridgette Anderson, the CEO and President of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Earlier this year as…
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British Columbia Forestry on its Knees Guest: Kim Haakstad By Stuart McNish Independent of Trump’s tariffs, the US Department of Commerce increased its duty on Canadian softwood lumber from 14 to 35 percent. Kim Haakstad, the President of the BC Council of Forest Industries, says, “It’s a blow to an industry in trouble.” The war in the woods in the…
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The Sensible Environmentalist Guest: Mark Jaccard By Stuart McNish “We are all capable of believing things we know to be untrue…the only check on it is that sooner or later, a false belief bumps up against solid reality, usually on a battlefield,” wrote George Orwell. It’s a quote that opens Mark Jaccard’s book, “The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Succ…
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Skills and Trades in an A.I. World Guest: Ajay Patel, President of Vancouver Community College By Stuart McNish As the world learns to adjust to and adapt to artificial intelligence, one of the key questions parents and those entering the workforce are asking themselves is, “What professions will survive? In other words, what should I study to ensu…
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Fentanyl: No One is Immune Guest: Kevin deBruyckere, former head of federal policing in British Columbia By Stuart McNish “In 2013, in my role as Head of Federal Policing in British Columbia, I started to see an increase in drug-related deaths attributed to a powder form of fentanyl being delivered by mail,” says Kevin deBruyckere. “On May 23rd 201…
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C-5: Build, Baby, Build! Guest: Radha Curpen, McMillan LLP By Stuart McNish In an odd way, it’s as though Prime Minister Mark Carney has borrowed a card from President Donald Trump when he pushed through Bill C-5. The Prime Minister announced the concept of the bill on June 6 and twenty days later, it passed in the House and Senate. That’s lightyea…
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Repurposing the Site C Work Camp Guest: Mukhtar Latif, CEO of Pomegranate Housing Consultancy By Stuart McNish “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create Canada’s premier centre for excellence in mental health and addictions in [British Columbia]’s northeast,” says Mukhtar Latif of Pomegranate Housing Consultancy. The North Wind Wellness C…
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Tech Entrepreneurship in British Columbia Guest: Shawn Johnston By Stuart McNish In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the journey of building a tech company from scratch in British Columbia can be both exhilarating and daunting. Shawn Johnston, a serial tech company founder, knows the ups and downs better than anyone. “I’ve had my face pre…
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The Odds of You Being You Guest: Ali Binazir By Stuart McNish About four and a half billion years ago, Earth’s Hadean eon was undergoing significant geological and chemical changes. Evidence suggests that the Earth’s first crust was forming and the beginnings of life were lining up. Fast-forward 3.8 billion years and biological life started to emer…
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Mark Carney so far Guest: Don Stickney By Stuart McNish On April 28, 2025, Mark Carney won enough seats to claim victory and form government. He’s three seats short of a majority government in a parliament that won’t defeat him. There is no coalition that will rise up and pass a motion of non-confidence. He immediately went to work as a Prime Minis…
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Ep 563 - Why Happiness Matters Guest: John Helliwell By Stuart McNish “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin hit the charts in 1988 and it soared to number one on the Billboard charts. It was the first a-cappella song to hit number one. Why? “Because it struck a chord with people; it lifted their spirits and got them bopping along,” says John F.…
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Indigenous Tourism’s Many Benefits Guest: Chyanne Trenholm, Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours By Stuart McNish “It is challenging to know how the tourism industry in British Columbia is going to be affected by ‘elbows up’ nationalism,” says Chyanne Trenholm of Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours, a First Nations tourism operator. “I can tell you …
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Ep 561 - Indigenous Rights in One Minute Guest: Bruce McIvor By Stuart McNish “Over the 27 years since the Delgamuukw decision, the relationship between First Nations and the Government of Canada has changed – in some ways significantly. In others, not so much,” says Bruce McIvor, the author of "Indigenous Rights in One Minute.” The legal relations…
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Ep 560 - Brian’s Fight for Canadian Healthcare Guest: Dr Brian Day By Stuart McNish “Outdated policy decisions, made more than a third of a century ago, helped create our expensive, ineffective and inequitable Medicare scheme,” says Dr. Brian Day. For thirty years, Dr. Day has been challenging Canada’s healthcare system, prodding it to be better an…
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Myths and realities in forestry management. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of forestry management in Nova Scotia, focusing on the use of herbicides as a tool for sustainable growth. Hear from silviculture contractor Alex Feix and woodlands manager Rick Archibald as they share personal stories, discuss regulatory challenges, and address …
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This week on Forestry Weekly News: -Forestry’s third annual Our Trees Campaign has been active this month, starting at the Bridgewater Farmer’s Market and continuing in Clayton Park, Truro Stampede, Truro Farm Market, and Antigonish. -Acadian Timber announces $2.5 million to the UNB Faculty of Forestry for digital transformation. -Deep insights int…
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Ep 559 - Food Insecurity in Canada Guest: Sylvain Charlebois By Stuart McNish “Canadians are spending less on food today than they did last year,” says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, one of the authors of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index. “Close to 50% of respondents to our survey report they are paying significantly more for food, leading to widespread …
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Ep 558 - Canada’s Real Estate Crisis Continues Guest: Michael Geller By Stuart McNish “The real estate crisis continues,” says Michael Geller. “The prime minister has made it one of his key priorities; he’s said he wants to double annual housing production by getting into the business of building.” One of his first moves was to appoint former Vanco…
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Ep 557 - State of Downtown Vancouver Guest: Jane Talbot, CEO of Downtown Van By Stuart McNish “Downtown Vancouver is a unique place!” says Jane Talbot, CEO of Downtown Van. “It’s literally surrounded by water, home to just over 140,000 people, 8,000 businesses and 1,000 storefront businesses, 130,000 people working, the centre of tourist activity, …
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Ep 555 - Decluttering Regulations in Canada Guest: Krystal Wittevrongel By Stuart McNish Vowing to get Canada moving again is one of prime minister Mark Carney’s promises – a promise he reiterated while introducing his new cabinet. As the economy has taken a jolt from the shifting relationship with the United States, politicians across the country …
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Ep 554 - Real Estate Reality Guest: Ryan Berlin, rennie & associates By Stuart McNish Metro Vancouver’s housing market is dramatically different that it was 12 months ago, when the provincial government stepped in to ensure affordable and ample housing. In a “Conversations Live” panel in March of 2025, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley indicated that it di…
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Ep 553 - Canada’s Anti-Success Mindset Guest: Diraj Goel By Stuart McNish “Trump’s economic warfare is hopefully bringing to light how woefully unprepared Canada is as a nation to build wealth independence,” says Diraj Goel, the founder and managing partner of GetFresh Ventures. That may be the silver lining in the unpredictable hostility the Presi…
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Ep 552 - Conserve 30 percent of BC by 2030 Guest: Andy Day By Stuart McNish On April 22nd of 1970, Earth Day kicked off what would become an international movement to protect the environment. 55 years later, the winds of change are blowing in the opposite direction. In Canada, political leaders have stepped back from the environment in an effort to…
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Ep 552 - Untapping Canada’s Potential Guest: David Williams By Stuart McNish The untapped potential of Canada’s natural resource sector is staggering, says David Williams. Williams is the Chief Economist of the Business Council of British Columbia, who has worked in conjunction with business councils in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Collecti…
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Ep 551 - Tilting at Windmills Guest: Dan Woynillowicz By Stuart McNish “Tilting at windmills” is an idiom which means “attacking imaginary enemies.” Windmills are, however, real and they have real detractors and attackers – detractors who portray wind turbines as being an environmental blight that produces little power. There was a modicum of truth…
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Ep 550 - “We’re all F**ked” Guest: Pamela McDonald By Stuart McNish “British Columbians and Canadians are losing billions to online investment fraud,” says Pamela McDonald of the British Columbia Securities Commission. The perpetrator of the fraud is artificial intelligence and it’s happening online. McDonald says, “These fraudsters hide behind lay…
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Ep 549 - Elections Matter Guest: Kareem Allam By Stuart McNish “Pierre Poilievre won 2024,” says Stewart Prest, a political lecturer at UBC’s Political Science Department, “but there wasn’t an election in 2024.” What seemed like a certainty in early December now appears to be a scramble to hold onto a fighting chance. Political strategist Kareem Al…
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Ep 548 - The Minerals We Need: They’re Critical Guest: By Stuart McNish “We’re sitting on a gold mine, in reality and figuratively,” says Michael Goehring of the Mining Association of British Columbia. “We’re sitting on it at the most critical time in our relationship with the United States… We’re not mining critical minerals because the permitting…
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Ep 546 - Demolition Crisis Guest: Glyn Lewis By Stuart McNish With the British Columbia provincial government’s mandate to increase density by allowing the building of fourplexes on single family lots, we’re going to experience a demolition crisis, says Glyn Lewis of Renewal Development. “From an environmental and economic perspective, demolition i…
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Ep 545 - Targeting Colorectal Cancer Guest: Thomas O’Shaughnessy By Stuart McNish Colorectal cancer – it’s difficult to treat, it can and often spreads, it kills more than 5,000 Canadians a year (most of them men), and the incidence of it is increasing. The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing in younger men and “this used to be considered …
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Ep 542 - Can British Columbia be an agricultural superpower? Guest: Lenore Newman By Stuart McNish According to the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, “It is estimated that B.C. farmers produce 40% of all foods consumed in the province.” It’s a frightening statistic – one that demonstrates how much food is imported into the provinc…
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Ep 541 - Indo-Pacific region: Our economic saviour? Guest: Vina Nadjibulla By Stuart McNish “In the face of threatened tariffs, shifting security dynamics, and changing domestic priorities, Canadian policymakers and businesses alike need to assess how best to safeguard their interests and manage relations with key Indo-Pacific economies,” says Vina…
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Ep 540 - Rental Development: Risky Business Beau Jarvis & Kerri Jackson By Stuart McNish The rental vacancy rate in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley is tight – less than one per cent, year over year. “That, on its own, puts pressure on the market driving up rental rates,” says Kerri Jackson of Concert Properties. Building new supply is a lon…
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Ep 538 - Selling Vancouver Jacquie Griffiths By Stuart McNish “France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States have successful Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) agencies. Canada can learn from these nations,” states a 2016 Government of Canada report called “Bringing Foreign Investment to Canada.” The report points out Canada is …
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Ep 528 - Mindful Cancer Care Guest: Dr. Linda Carlson “Your thoughts and feelings could impact hormones and the immune and nervous systems” was Dr. Linda Carlson’s thesis. Her goal was to confirm that mindfulness could impact and improve cancer care. “Some doctors thought that was all hocus-pocus or new-agey,” says Carlson. A well respected and rig…
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Forestry Uncut gives voice to the people, issues, and aspirations shaping forestry today, offering the public a clearer view of the industry while providing space for forestry professionals to share their stories in their own words. A podcast dedicated to uncovering the raw truths and realities of the forestry sector, it releases weekly and is host…
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Send us a text Brooks Mendell, CEO of Forisk Consulting, was guest speaker at the 78th annual convention of the Louisiana Forestry Association and took time to talk about the state of the forestry industry in Louisiana and the South. His research and insight gives us a good snapshot of the forest products industry in 2025 and what we can hope for i…
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Send us a text Dave Cupp has been a forester in Louisiana for more than 40 years, 30 of which he's worked for Walsh Timber Co. He has always maintained good relationships with Loggers and of late has served as Vice President of the American Loggers Council (ALC). This year he is set to take the reins of the ALC as its president when the organizatio…
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Send us a text State Rep. Jack McFarland is a Master Logger from Winnfield, the only logger in the Louisiana Legislature, giving his colleagues a different perspective of the forest products industry. Jack gives us an update on what happened in the Legislature that affects loggers and the rest of the industry. Minding the Forest is a podcast of the…
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