Nova Scotian Journalist Joan Baxter Named Member of International Consortium
Joan Baxter, an award-winning journalist and author from Nova Scotia, was named a member of the International Consortium in October 2024. Her work emphasizes forest restoration through diverse local species to reduce flood and wildfire risks.
Joan Baxter, an award-winning Nova Scotian journalist and author, has been named a member of the International Consortium. The appointment took place in October 2024.
Baxter is known for her extensive writing on environmental and social issues, having authored seven books. Among her notable works is "The Mill: Fifty Years of Pulp and Protest," which explores the history of industrial forestry and community resistance in Nova Scotia.
Her recent focus highlights the importance of working with forests by growing diverse local hardwood tree and shrub species. According to her reporting, this approach helps make woodlots healthier and contributes to reducing flood and wildfire risks.