Forestry

Requests for Proposals [Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry]

Publisher: 
Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry

A list of requests for proposals by the provincial forest program.

Provincial Forest Tenders [Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry]

Publisher: 
Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry

The Provincial Forest program Tenders site offers information on public tenders related to forest management and harvest activities on public lands managed under this program. Some of these tenders pertain to the harvest of timber and non-timber forest products, while others relate to the delivery of specific silvicultural and infrastructure work on Provincial Forest and other public properties.

Valuing Ecological Goods and Services from the Forest: Overview and Results of Five Regional Workshops [Canadian Model Forest Network, CMFN]

Publisher: 
Canadian Model Forest Network
Year of publication: 
2008

Includes a summary of workshop discussions related to payment methods and valuation and financing of ecological goods and services.

From East to West: Key Lessons for Non-Timber Forest Product Development in Canada's Model Forests [Canadian Model Forest Network, CMFN]

Publisher: 
Canadian Model Forest Network
Year of publication: 
2011

In the fall of 2009 and the winter of 2010, two workshops responding to the growing interest in non- timber forest resources were held in Nanaimo, British Columbia (November 6, 2009) and Truro, Nova Scotia (February 18-19, 2010). This report summarizes the main outcomes, lessons learned and key messages of those workshops and provides some suggestions for strategies that the Canadian Model Forest Network and its members could follow to support future development in the non-timber forest products sector.

A Quick Guide to Woodlot Harvesting [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

This brochure provides tips regarding how to harvest woodlots.

Events for Woodlot Owners [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

A list of events for woodlot owners, including information about the forest ecosystem classification trainers' certification course, management techniques, chainsaw use and safety training, and sustainable woodlot management workshop.

Basic Forest Fire Suppression Course [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

Developed to provide basic fire suppression training that would enable first responders to safely and effectively manage forest fires. It is intended for members of fire departments, industry, community college students, and those interested in wildland fire fighting.

Burning Permits: Industrial/Domestic [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

Information about how woodlot managers can obtain a burning permit, costs, etc.

Selling Standing Timber? Here are Some Tips [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

There are many things to consider before harvesting wood from your land. The value of the timber is only one consideration. Things such as water quality, wildlife habitat, environmental protection, future timber and woodlot values, and recreation are also important features. These can be maintained or improved if harvesting is done properly. All it takes is knowledge, careful planning and follow through. This brochure lists the steps to follow to make sure the harvest turns out the way you want it to, even if you don’t do it yourself.

Scaling School - Application [Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, NSDNR]

Publisher: 
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

Application to enroll in scaling school.

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