Nova Scotia's forests are a mainstay of life. While the requirement to provide wood fibre to support our forest economy is still a primary concern, there is a need to sustain the quality and character of our forest resource and maintain a varied forest ecosystem.

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News and Current Information

Natural Resources Strategy - Future of Nova Scotia's Forestry

A Policy Framework for the Future of Nova Scotia's Forestry

Modelled Potential Species Distribution for Current and Projected Future Climates for the Acadian Forest Region of Nova Scotia
(January 2010)

In 2007 research was undertaken into potential impacts of climate change on forest site conditions that influence tree species distributions in Nova Scotia. The Research was lead by University of New Brunswick professor, Dr. Charles Bourque. Using growing degree days and soil water content in combination with a 'middle-of-the-road' climate change scenario (ISA92a), twelve native species were assessed for changes to their potential distribution, projected in 30-year time slices to the year 2100. Click to View

 

State of the Forest Report (April 2008)

A comprehensive look at Nova Scotia's forests in the first ever report of this type. Click to View

 

Code of Forest Practice

The second component of the Code of Forest Practice entitled "Interim Guidelines for Crown Land" is now available as a working paper intended for use by the department to implement forest management practices through the IRM planning process. It describes the general guidelines for ecosystem management, forest products, wildlife habitat and integrated forest use. Click to View