Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners

09/10/2026

This great program is back again. Save the date!

Our annual tree giveaway is coming up on Oct. 10th!

09/09/2026

Announcing the Official Opening of the North Nova Restoration Greenhouse! The week of Sept 21st - 25th. See poster below for details including prize draws and BBQ date! Reach out to us at North Nova with any questions. No RSVP required.
We hope to see you there!
11986 Hwy 4 Wentworth, NS

09/08/2026

Nova Scotia has over 30,000 private land owners that cover almost 70% of the province. With so much land in private hands, the role of individual landowners in protecting our natural areas is extremely important. And this is true across the country. Canada's private forests cover roughly 23 million hectares which support rural economies, store carbon, offer ecosystem services and biodiversity for wildlife and so much more.

To maintain a current understanding of the goals and perspectives of the people who own and steward these private forests, researchers at McGill University, in partnership with Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) and with support from MITACS Canada, have launched the first national survey of private forest owners in more than 20 years.

The survey aims to build a stronger evidence base to help governments better understand the role private forests play in Canada’s economy, environment, and communities.

The survey can be found through the QR code below or here: www.forestowners.ca/about/survey/
The survey only takes 15 minutes and can be completed on a phone or tablet, but a computer is recommended. The survey closes on September 15th.

08/25/2026

We are hosting a Pre-Commercial Thinning workshop on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 - 14:00 in partnership with D. Bedford Forestry Services Inc. See information below and register using this link: https://forms.gle/9foEUeVDJoNyBxZP6

Please share widely, as we encourage folks outside of our organization to attend too!

07/22/2026

Always on the lookout for cool big trees? You could win a prize! Check out this contest, and let us know if you have one in mind but need assistance in gathering the details needed for submission 🌳🌲

2026 Big Tree Contest is now open for submissions! Please share and help us spread the word! Thank- You to this year's contest sponsors! North Nova Forest Owners Co-op Ltd. M-C Power Equipment Ltd. and new this year Tree Works Ltd.

06/25/2026

Happening this weekend!

A reminder that we are co-hosting a Bird Workshop with North Nova that will be led by Cindy Staicer in the Wentworth Valley next weekend. Come join us to learn more about the birds in your woodlands. Please sign up through this link: https://forms.office.com/r/dRq9Bi6tB0

06/09/2026

Such a great day learning with HRM’s Urban Forestry team. We discussed bank naturalization, tree care and tree climbing, and visited a recent installation of a food forest within view of the MacDonald Bridge! HRM’s Urban Forest takes a lot of care and planning from some amazingly dedicated people facing problems that traditional forestry does not. Thank you for a wonderful event!

05/26/2026

MTRI and North Nova are hosting a Bird Workshop with Cindy Staicer. Come join us to learn about the birds in the forests you visit. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/dRq9Bi6tB0

05/15/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It could only take one bite to contract Lyme, and prevention is the best protection. Check yourself for ticks regularly!

04/21/2026

🐎 Horse Logging Demonstration for Nova Scotia Forest Professionals

Curious about how traditional practices can support modern forest management? Join Nova Scotia Federation of Woodland Owners for a hands-on horse logging demonstration this May!

📅 Dates: May 6 & 7 (two identical sessions)
📍 Location: Near Truro (transport provided from NSCC Truro Campus)
⏳ Time: 9:30 a.m. – ~4:00 p.m.

🚍 Important: Participants will travel by bus from NSCC Truro Campus due to active equipment and site safety requirements.

🌲 What to expect:
Site orientation & safety briefing
Up-close access to active horse logging operations
Small-group rotations between multiple logging teams
Live demonstrations of harvesting treatments & extraction methods
Discussions with practitioners on the benefits and limitations of horse logging

🥪 Lunch is included!

📚 Professional Development

Members of Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia can claim 14.25 Category 1 CFE credits.

⚠️ Space is limited – advance registration required!
👉 Register here: NSFP Horse Logging Workshop Registration – Fill out form

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]