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Welcome to the Association for Sustainable Forestry!

UPDATES / CHANGES TO SILVICULTURE TREATMENT CRITERIA, NEW SHAPEFILE STANDARD, AND NEW PLANTING STANDARDSClick Here

CHANGES TO PCT NATURAL AND PCT PLANTATION RATES – Click Here

MECHANICAL SITE PREPARATION PILOT PROGRAM – Click Here
Limited funding available, request must be approved prior to a claim being paid.

CHANGES TO EARLY COMPETITION CONTROL/MANUAL WEEDING FUNDING
Due to current funding limitations and the focus on full planting as part of the Fiona Recovery process, we will be temporarily limiting ECC/Manual Weeding funding to recently planted areas. Any manual weeding for natural stands MUST be pre-approved by ASF staff.

LOW-GRADE FOREST PRODUCT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Click Here

The Association for Sustainable Forestry is a progressive organization which provides small private woodland owners with the financial means to implement forest improvement work on their properties.

By taking a leading role in the principles and practices of Forest Stewardship, the Association works with silviculture contractors, woodland owner groups, and individuals to allocate and monitor the silviculture funds available through the provisions of the Nova Scotia Forests Act. Serving as a conduit between woodland owners and the forest industry, the Association is dedicated to ensuring the future health and enhancement of forests on privately owned woodlands.

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Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from all of us at the ASF! 🌲🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Big congratulations to Tom & Angela Reid! 🌲David & Julia McMillan surprised them with a brand-new woodlot sign — and it looks amazing! Even more incredible, the Reid family woodlot was established back in 1760! Huge shoutout to everyone who helped make it happen — Chris MacIntyre, David Sutherland, Paul Gilbert and Forest Nova Scotia's Todd Burgess. ... See MoreSee Less
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Registration is NOW OPEN!Register now and view full event details:fallmeeting.cwfcof.orgJoin us October 8-9, 2025 in Truro, Nova Scotia for the Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meeting – Seedling to Success: Sustaining Timber Production in the HPF Management Zone.This two-day event will explore the High Production Forestry (HPF) zone of Nova Scotia’s Triad model through expert presentations, field demonstrations, and practical discussions focused on sustainable, high-yield timber production.Where: Inn on Prince, Truro, NSWhen: October 8-9, 2025✅ Learn from forestry professionals✅ See HPF in action through field demos✅ Network with industry leaders and peersInterested in exhibiting? Booth includes 1 complimentary registration!Let’s grow the future of forestry—together.Les inscriptions sont MAINTENANT OUVERTES!Joignez-vous à nous les 8 et 9 octobre 2025 à Truro, Nouvelle-Écosse, pour la Réunion d’automne du Forum canadien des opérations forestières – De la plantule au succès : assurer la production de bois dans la zone de gestion FHP.Cet événement de deux jours portera sur la zone de foresterie à haut rendement (FHP) du modèle de Triade de la Nouvelle-Écosse, à travers des présentations d’experts, des démonstrations sur le terrain et des discussions pratiques axées sur une production durable et intensive de bois.Lieu : Inn on Prince, Truro (N.-É.)Dates : 8 et 9 octobre 2025✅ Apprenez auprès de professionnels du secteur forestier✅ Voyez la FHP en action lors des démonstrations sur le terrain✅ Élargissez votre réseau avec des leaders de l’industrie et vos pairsInscrivez-vous dès maintenant et consultez tous les détails de l’événement :fallmeeting.cwfcof.orgIntéressé à exposer? Chaque kiosque comprend une inscription gratuite!Faisons croître l’avenir de la foresterie – ensemble.#SeedlingToSuccess #SustainableForestry #FallMeeting2025 #Silviculture #ForestOperations ... See MoreSee Less
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🌲Wildfire Update for the Forest SectorDue to the elevated wildfire risk in Nova Scotia, the province has announced new restrictions for activities in the woods.We understand the original announcement may not have been entirely clear for those in the forestry industry, so we reached out to DNR to get the details clarified for our members. We just put out a newsletter to our members that you can read here: bit.ly/46EbGByIt breaks down what’s permitted on both private and Crown land.Also, don’t forget to hit “Subscribe” in the top left corner to stay up to date on future updates, relevant topics, events, and more. ... See MoreSee Less
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Location

Physical Address:

1 – 62 Parkway Dr,
Truro Heights, Nova Scotia
B6L 1N8

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1833
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5Z5

Contact Us

Phone:

David Sutherland – 902-890-3061
Ed Maclean – 902-890-1939
Ben Hennigar – 902-324-0811
Scott Maston – 902-301-5305
Paul Gilbert – 902-899-5066

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