Association for Sustainable Forestry

Links

Useful Forestry Links
(Select links below to find useful information)

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
http://novascotia.ca/natr

Pre-Treatment Assessments (PTA)
http://www.novascotia.ca/natr/forestry/programs/timberman/pta.asp

Home Study Program for Woodlot Owners
http://woodlot.novascotia.ca/

NS Forest Sustainability Regulations
http://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/fosust.htm

NS Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations
http://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/fowhwp.htm

The Forest Professional
https://www.novascotia.ca/lae/healthandsafety/docs/forestprofessional.pdf

Tree Silvics
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/table_of_contents.htm

Forestry Field Handbook
http://novascotia.ca/natr/forestry/handbook/

Nova Scotia Primary Forest Products Marketing Board
http://www.gov.ns.ca/pfpmb/

Forestry Images
http://www.forestryimages.org/

Organizations

Canadian Institute of Forestry
http://www.cif-ifc.org/

Canadian Woodlands Forum
http://cwfcof.org/

Cape Breton Privateland Partnership
http://www.cbwoodlots.org/

Federation of Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners
http://nswoodlots.com/

Forest Nova Scotia
http://www.forestns.ca/

Forestry Safety Society of Nova Scotia
http://www.fss.ns.ca

Medway Community Forest
http://www.medwaycommunityforest.com/

Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
http://www.merseytobeatic.ca/

Nova Scotia Forest Technicians Association
http://www.nsfta.ca/

Nova Scotia Forestry Association
http://www.nsfa.ca/

Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association
http://www.nswooa.ca

Nova Scotia Landowners and Forest Fibre Producers Association
http://www.nslffpa.org

Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia
http://www.rpfans.ca/

Services

GeoNova
http://geonova.novascotia.ca/

DNR Garmin
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html

BAP Equipment
http://bapequipment.com/

Cansel
http://www.cansel.ca/

GPS City Canada
http://www.gpscity.com/canada

GPS Central
http://www.gpscentral.ca/

The Forest Shop
http://www.forestshop.com/

Avenza Maps
https://store.avenza.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooRFRRzPaNE-TgHQ4CpoQh8HJ4gFMAWvvKKxuNhK1GifxgLl_h6

Nova Scotia Provincial Landscape Viewer
https://novascotia.ca/natr/landscape

Sentinel Hub
https://www.sentinel-hub.com/explore/eobrowser

Nova Scotia Provincial LiDar Data
https://geonova.novascotia.ca/news-blog/new-provincial-lidar-available

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3 months ago

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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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5 months ago

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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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8 months ago

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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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8 months ago

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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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