You won’t be able to go birdwatching anymore… At least, that was one of the spurious claims that the Concerned Private Landowners Coalition publicized last month. The “coalition” (a smokescreen started by Forests Nova Scotia) stoked fears that the Biodiversity Act would prevent recreational pursuits, including snowshoeing, hiking, and birdwatching. Birdwatching? Yes, you read that right.
Well, bird-lovers should be concerned, but not for the reasons that Forests Nova Scotia has suggested. It’s biodiversity loss that’s the real threat – to both birds and those that love them.
There are 2.5 billion fewer migratory birds in North America today than there were in 1970. Even once-common species, like the evening grosbeak, are declining at unprecedented rates.
Letter: Walking on eggshells – Migratory birds and the forestry industry - Nova Scotia Advocate
Well, bird-lovers should be concerned, but not for the reasons that Forests Nova Scotia has suggested. It’s biodiversity loss that’s the real threat – to both birds and those that love them.
There are 2.5 billion fewer migratory birds in North America today than there were in 1970. Even once-common species, like the evening grosbeak, are declining at unprecedented rates.
Letter: Walking on eggshells – Migratory birds and the forestry industry - Nova Scotia Advocate