Association for Sustainable Forestry

Silviculture

Following is the latest information on the silviculture treatments that are being funded through the Association for Sustainable Forestry (ASF).
Limited funding is available for:

1(b)   Fill Planting
2        Full Planting
3        Manual Weeding of Plantations and Natural Stands
4        Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) of Plantations
5        Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) of Natural Stands
6        Commercial Thinning
7(a)   Crop Tree Release
7(b)   Crop Tree Pruning
7(c)   Selection Management of Uneven-Aged Stands
8       Mechanical Site Preparation

The Silviculture Criteria explain the pre- and post-treatment conditions that a stand must meet in order to be eligible for funding through this program.

Note that Commercial Thinning and Selection Management must have a Pre-Treatment Assessment (PTA) completed by an FEC Certified individual if treated area is > 5ha.

ASF PTA Criteria (PDF)
WAP Template Shapefile (Zip File)
ASF Planting Standards
ASF Silviculture Shapefile Standards

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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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9 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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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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