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, hosted by Forest Nova Scotia's Executive Director Todd Burgess.
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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, hosted by Forest Nova Scotia's Executive Director Todd Burgess.
In this episode, we look at the harrowing experience of the Nova Scotia wildfires of 2023 with forester Matt Willett. Matt shares his firsthand account of the fires that devastated the region, reflecting on the emotional and physical impact of the event. Joined by former Forest Nova Scotia Executive Director Stephen Moore*, the discussion covers the chaos, the miraculous avoidance of fatalities, and the broader implications for forestry and community planning.*Note to listener: Since the recording of this episode Stephen Moore is no longer the Executive Director of Forest Nova Scotia. Key Takeaways:Personal Accounts: Matt recounts his experiences fighting the fire and the surreal escape stories, emphasizing the sheer luck involved in avoiding human casualties.Emotional Impact: The fires highlighted the intense fear and emotional turmoil faced by those in the line of fire.Forestry and Policy: The conversation explores the environmental and policy failures that exacerbated the disaster, calling for better forest management and community planning.Future Preparedness: The importance of learning from this event to improve communication, infrastructure, and policies to handle future wildfires.Guest: Matt Willet: Director of Operations and Business Development for Wagner Forest Nova Scotia. https://www.wagnerforest.com/-------------------------Forest Nova Scotia is the largest forestry organization in the province. Members include woodlot owners, sawmills, contractors and pulp and paper companies. Find out more about us and what we do at www.forestns.ca. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forestnovascotia/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forest-nova-scotia/?originalSubdomain=caForestry Uncut is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/
Forestry Uncut
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, hosted by Forest Nova Scotia's Executive Director Todd Burgess.
