Nova Scotia's
Code of Forest Practice

As part of an ongoing process for implementing a comprehensive forest strategy for Nova Scotia, the Department of Natural Resources has completed the first component of a Code of Forest Practice entitled: “A Framework for the Implementation of Sustainable Forest Management”.

It describes the general principles that will form the basis of forest practices described in future guidebooks and technical references.

 

This document is now available in final draft form. ( Download 567 KB pdf )

If you would like to receive a printed copy of the document through the mail, you can contact the Forestry Division at:

Background

The Code of Forest Practice is intended to provide direction to forest land owners and operators on forest management practices which lead to sustainable forests and forest use.

It will establish key principles, describe how the principles can be implemented in practice and provide technical references to assist in making operational forest management decisions.

The Code of Forest Practice will consist of three elements;

1. Framework Document,
2. Guidebooks, and
3. Technical Manuals.

The Code will become part of planning and operational requirements for Nova Scotia Crown lands. Its use will be encouraged on all private forestlands through information and education.

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