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Halifax wants public feedback on amendments to infill bylaw for Dartmouth Cove
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A Christmas tree made of buoys. Megan and her dog standing in front of the tree.
Happy holidays from me and my dog pal, Agent Cooper
We summarised some survey data on social acceptance of shellfish farming in Nova Scotia in The Conversation. We found a good level of acceptance in Pictou County, with some differences between neighbouring communities.
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Hiya! I'm an interdisciplinary scientist (postdoc), currently working on climate adaptation and resilience in marine aquaculture. I'm also interested in private governance and the flow of coastal ecosystem services in rural communities.
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Key attributes for knowledge brokering at the interface of environmental science & management
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Knowledge brokering needs..
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Gravel track leading into glen
Water falling through a glen, fall colours on trees
Bicycle on kickstand with old train bridge in background
Red leaves on the ground over a paved road
Fall colours in Scotland
Would love to do this again! One day 😥
People also want to see community participation in aquaculture management, local ownership, and shared benefits from farming.
Acceptability was lower (but still positive) in an area where people cared more about impacts on recreation and aesthetics. It was higher in an area where many people see friends, family, neighbours benefiting from farming.
We surveyed people living in neighbouring coastal areas within the county. Overall, 65% of participants had a positive impression of shellfish farming, and 50% agreed that there should be more shellfish farming on their coast (see paper for similar stats re: sea plants).
Our new article on social acceptability of low-trophic aquaculture looks at acceptability in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. NS has started using Aquaculture Development Areas to speed up licensing for new low-trophic farms. Will communities accept more farming? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...