Publication List

O’Brien, M. 2015. McKinnon’s Point Nature Reserve Forest and Wildlife Restoration Plan. Prepared for the Bras d’Or Preservation Nature Trust.

O’Brien, M. 2015. Ripley and Buchanan Forest and Wildlife Restoration Plan.

O’Brien, M. 2015. Nova Scotia squanders its forest resource.  Op-ed in The Chronicle Herald, February 27, 2015.

O’Brien, M. 2015. Are we getting value for our forest products?  In the Victoria Standard. February 2-15, 2015.

O’Brien, M. 2015.  Advancing woody biomass options in Nova Scotia – reporting on a workshop at Cape Breton University.  In the Blue Heron. Vol.19, No.1.  Bras d’Or Stewardship Society, Baddeck, Nova Scotia.

O’Brien, M. 2014.  Field Studies of Eastern Shore Islands and a Coastal Headland: Mushaboom Harbour to Smith Cove. Nova Scotia Nature Trust. 127 pp.

O’Brien, M. 2012. Regulations and Policies Pertaining to Private Woodlot Management. Prepared for the Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association. 23 pp.

Numerous Forest Restoration Plans for woodlot owners in Nova Scotia (2010-2015).

O’Brien, M. 2010. Permanent Sample Plot Report 2010.  Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve. Haliburton, Ontario. 144 pp.

O’Brien, M. 2007. Review of Stora Enso Port Hawkesbury’s Forest Management Practices in the Context of Forest Stewardship Council Certification. Ecology Action Centre. Halifax, NS. 39 pp.

deGooyer, K. and O’Brien, M. 2005. Nova Scotia’s Forest Sustainability Regulations and Uneven-aged Management: Conflicts and Opportunities. Ecology Action Centre and Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association. Halifax, NS.

O’Brien, M. 2004. Atlas of Nova Scotia’s Nature Reserves and Sites of Ecological Significance. Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour: Protected Areas Branch. Halifax, NS. 183 pp.

O’Brien, M. 2003. Nature Reserves of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour: Protected Areas Branch. Halifax, NS.

O’Brien, M. 2003. Protecting Private Land. Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour: Protected Areas Branch. Halifax, NS.

Pannozzo, L. and O’Brien, M. 2001. The Nova Scotia Genuine Progress Index Forest Accounts, Volume 2, A Way Forward: Case Studies in Sustainable Forestry. GPI Atlantic. Halifax, NS. 255 pp.

Wilson, S.; Colman, R.; O’Brien, M.; and Pannozzo. L. 2001. The Nova Scotia Genuine Progress Index Forest Accounts, Volume 1, Indicators of Ecological, Economic, and Social Values of Forests in Nova Scotia. GPI Atlantic. Halifax, NS. 212 pp.

O’Brien, M. 2000. Old Growth Forests of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Halifax, NS.

O’Brien, M. 2000. Working Forest Conservation Easements. Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Halifax, NS. 24 pp.

O’Brien, M. 2000. Nova Scotia Power’s Outstanding Natural Areas: A Land Conservation Proposal. Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Halifax, NS. 56 pp.

O’Brien, M., Bancroft, B., and Wright, King. 1999. SmartWood Certification Assessment Report of Pictou Landing First Nation. SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance. Richmond, Vermont.

Jickling J., Clark T., Keen R., and O’Brien, M. 1998. SmartWood Certification Assessment Report of  Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd.  SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance. Richmond, Vermont.

O’Brien, M. 1997.  What happened to our protected areas?  Between the Issues, Vol. 15(2).

Pett, R.J. and O’Brien, M. 1997.  Review of the corridor selection process for the Maritimes & Northeast gas pipeline and the Mobil/Shell natural gas liquids pipeline and recommendations for alternate routes that minimize environmental damage.  Report submitted to the Sable Offshore Energy Project Steering Committee. 73 pp.

O’Brien, M. 1995. Various effects of forest harvesting and management on stream ecosystems in the vicinity of Fundy National Park, New Brunswick.  MSc. thesis, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada. 201 pp.

O’Brien, M. and Fleming, T.  1994.  Clearing the forest for the trees. The Coast, Vol. 2(1).

Thomas, B, S. Golden and M O’Brien. (en rédaction). Une revue partielle des connaissances sur la pectiniculture.    MAPAQ-Pêcheries, DIT. Doc. trav.