The government has officially halted the scheduled spraying of glyphosate across our province. This outcome belongs to the thousands of people who refused to accept the risk to our forests and water. We have secured this victory but we will remain vigilant to ensure our woodlands stay protected.
September 17, 2016
Final supporters
Northern Pulp ( Abercrombie ) along with Century Forestry Consultants, J.D. Irving Ltd., Wagner Forest Management, Precision Vegetation Management and Compass Forestry Ltd have been given the go ahead to spray more than 1,300 hectares of woodland in Colchester and Halifax counties. The areas include: Tatamagouche, Brookfield area, Truro, Hopewell, Bass River, Debert and Burnside in Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia has one of the highest Cancer rates per capita in Canada, why would we allow Northern Pulp and others to spray glyphosate? VisionMax at that, which has other ingredients more dangerous than glyphosate. The World Health Organization’s cancer agency released a report in March 2015 that declared glyphosate a 'probable human carcinogen'. While others suggest it's 'unlikely' to cause cancer? Unlikely.... that makes me feel better ~ NOT!
Acute symptoms of glyphosate exposure include, distruction of red blood cells, lung dysfunction, low blood pressure, kidney damage, erosion of gastrointestinal tract, dizziness, fever and nausea.
It’s going to affect animals, bees and pollinators. As glyphosate is applied to our forests, it will get into the soil. How can it not enter our water supply and in turn, we as humans will drink it? Or ingest after eating berries, contaminated fish or hunting other animasl that have been in contact with glyphosate?
Not to mention the Spruce Bud Worm infestation currently going on in Northern New Brunswick. The amount of so huge when migrated they were picked via weather radar. Spruce Bud Worm look for softwood. If that's all that's left in our forests, we can expect a visit; I'm sure! We need to get back to Acadian Forests; sustainable forestry. Spraying chokes out diversity and ruins habitat. Just look at the deer population for one example!
I am hoping if enough signatures are received. We may be able to stop them, if not now then in the future.
Please sign this petition and share!!! Spraying was approved August 31, 2016 by our Minister of Environment Margaret Miller and her team. Northern Pulp along with the other companies have until October 10 to finish the spray. If we cannot reverse the decision maybe we can stop future spraying!!
Do you live next to an area that will be sprayed with Glyphosate? It seems that there is some small print in the approval form given to Northern Pulp and others that are spraying Colchester and Halifax County with Glyphosate that states ~ they must give notification in writing to anyone living within 500 meters of a spray site. It also says you can request advance notification (No.19) if you live in the vicinity. Worth a try for all interested parties, contact your local Department of Environment.
There is also a Facebook group created for anyone interested or with helpful information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573174982889457/
Updates
September 3, 2016
The petition has now reached 2,500 signatures. This level of participation sends a clear message regarding our concerns for the forests of Nova Scotia.
Reached 2,500 supporters
September 2, 2016
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 14, 2016
August 13, 2016
The petition has now surpassed one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that residents across the province are deeply concerned about the implications of these spraying practices.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2016
1,526 Comments
I have family living in the Pictou area , and let me tell you , the air is so bad and it smell ,travels a long ways . Alot of people in that area have or had breast cancer . I often wondered about the pulp and paper mill . Surely it can,t be healthy.
After many years of dealing with illness and being diagnosed with MCS (multiple Chemical sensitivity) I am extremely concerned about the spraying of a chemical that is a known carcinogen. The damage done to nature and all living beings would be unthinkable.
the use of herbicides in forestry is another demonstration that the industry refuses to work with nature , and has the arrogance to think that they can outperforms the production of a fully functioning ecosystem with environmentally destructive plantations
Stop the use of Glyphosate in NS. Also please stop the NS nature conservatory advocating the use of this toxin to try to eradicate buckthorn. It is being used in our province by groups trying to elminate buckthorn. Such as at the Pugwash Estuary last fall.
Being a cancer survivor I am appauled to know they are going to spray this poison again. Brookfield has a big cancer rate. I do not want my children or grand children worrying about if they may get cancer. STOP this spraying. It is not safe
Don't let this happen
Eight out of ten provinces have banned glyphosate, WTF why are you still using it?
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The government has officially halted the scheduled spraying of glyphosate across our province. This outcome belongs to the thousands of people who refused to accept the risk to our forests and water. We have secured this victory but we will remain vigilant to ensure our woodlands stay protected.
September 17, 2016
Final supporters
Northern Pulp ( Abercrombie ) along with Century Forestry Consultants, J.D. Irving Ltd., Wagner Forest Management, Precision Vegetation Management and Compass Forestry Ltd have been given the go ahead to spray more than 1,300 hectares of woodland in Colchester and Halifax counties. The areas include: Tatamagouche, Brookfield area, Truro, Hopewell, Bass River, Debert and Burnside in Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia has one of the highest Cancer rates per capita in Canada, why would we allow Northern Pulp and others to spray glyphosate? VisionMax at that, which has other ingredients more dangerous than glyphosate. The World Health Organization’s cancer agency released a report in March 2015 that declared glyphosate a 'probable human carcinogen'. While others suggest it's 'unlikely' to cause cancer? Unlikely.... that makes me feel better ~ NOT!
Acute symptoms of glyphosate exposure include, distruction of red blood cells, lung dysfunction, low blood pressure, kidney damage, erosion of gastrointestinal tract, dizziness, fever and nausea.
It’s going to affect animals, bees and pollinators. As glyphosate is applied to our forests, it will get into the soil. How can it not enter our water supply and in turn, we as humans will drink it? Or ingest after eating berries, contaminated fish or hunting other animasl that have been in contact with glyphosate?
Not to mention the Spruce Bud Worm infestation currently going on in Northern New Brunswick. The amount of so huge when migrated they were picked via weather radar. Spruce Bud Worm look for softwood. If that's all that's left in our forests, we can expect a visit; I'm sure! We need to get back to Acadian Forests; sustainable forestry. Spraying chokes out diversity and ruins habitat. Just look at the deer population for one example!
I am hoping if enough signatures are received. We may be able to stop them, if not now then in the future.
Please sign this petition and share!!! Spraying was approved August 31, 2016 by our Minister of Environment Margaret Miller and her team. Northern Pulp along with the other companies have until October 10 to finish the spray. If we cannot reverse the decision maybe we can stop future spraying!!
Do you live next to an area that will be sprayed with Glyphosate? It seems that there is some small print in the approval form given to Northern Pulp and others that are spraying Colchester and Halifax County with Glyphosate that states ~ they must give notification in writing to anyone living within 500 meters of a spray site. It also says you can request advance notification (No.19) if you live in the vicinity. Worth a try for all interested parties, contact your local Department of Environment.
There is also a Facebook group created for anyone interested or with helpful information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573174982889457/
Updates
September 3, 2016
The petition has now reached 2,500 signatures. This level of participation sends a clear message regarding our concerns for the forests of Nova Scotia.
Reached 2,500 supporters
September 2, 2016
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 14, 2016
August 13, 2016
The petition has now surpassed one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that residents across the province are deeply concerned about the implications of these spraying practices.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2016
1,526 Comments
Glyphosphate spraying is a cost reducing practice and is not necessary for forest management. Risks to humans, animals etc is yet to be fully determined. Canada should folliw suit with other countries and ban its use until its safety can be assured.
I have family living in the Pictou area , and let me tell you , the air is so bad and it smell ,travels a long ways . Alot of people in that area have or had breast cancer . I often wondered about the pulp and paper mill . Surely it can,t be healthy.
After many years of dealing with illness and being diagnosed with MCS (multiple Chemical sensitivity) I am extremely concerned about the spraying of a chemical that is a known carcinogen. The damage done to nature and all living beings would be unthinkable.
the use of herbicides in forestry is another demonstration that the industry refuses to work with nature , and has the arrogance to think that they can outperforms the production of a fully functioning ecosystem with environmentally destructive plantations
Stop the use of Glyphosate in NS. Also please stop the NS nature conservatory advocating the use of this toxin to try to eradicate buckthorn. It is being used in our province by groups trying to elminate buckthorn. Such as at the Pugwash Estuary last fall.
Being a cancer survivor I am appauled to know they are going to spray this poison again. Brookfield has a big cancer rate. I do not want my children or grand children worrying about if they may get cancer. STOP this spraying. It is not safe
Don't let this happen
Eight out of ten provinces have banned glyphosate, WTF why are you still using it?
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Glyphosphate spraying is a cost reducing practice and is not necessary for forest management. Risks to humans, animals etc is yet to be fully determined. Canada should folliw suit with other countries and ban its use until its safety can be assured.