Wilderness Links
Related Organizations
Association for Sustainable Forestry
The ASF administers funding for silviculture treatments on woodlots in Nova Scotia.
Annapolis Fly Fishing Association
Conservation Council of New Brunswick
The Conservation Council of NB website provides information about the Acadian Forest, Low Impact Forestry and old growth forests in New Brunswick.
Federation of Nova Scotia Naturalists
Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project
This organization's website is one of the most comprehensive sources of practical information on woodlot management. It includes information on growing trees and shrubs, enhancing wildlife habitat, and implementing low-impact harvesting.
New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners
The Federation offers information that is useful throughout the Maritimes, and acts as a directory of New Brunswick's woodlot marketing boards.
Nova Forest Alliance
Another of Canada's model forests, the NFA is located in Nova Scotia and its website contains much useful information. Of particular note is the searchable database of information on the Acadian Forest.
Nova Scotia Salmon Association
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Assocation
Nova Scotia's oldest independent woodlot owner organization.
Second Lake Regional Park Association
Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia
Tusket River Environmental Protection Association
Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization
Government Resources
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Informational Resources
INFOR
A New Brunswick-based clearing house of information on woodlot management, including maple syrup and Christmas tree production. INFOR has a number of low-priced publications available for sale, including Pruning to Enhance Tree and Stand Value and Stand Volume and Growth: Getting the Numbers.
Information regarding old forests in eastern North America
Low Impact Forestry (Conservation Council of New Brunswick)
Low Impact Forestry (Maine Environmental Policy Institute)
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
This site contains a wealth of practical information for woodlot owners. Click on the Natural Resources link, and then choose a topic of interest.
Wilderness Issues Committee
Phone:
Public Lands: (902) 442-5008
Forestry Program: (902) 429-1335
Fax: (902) 405-3716
The Wilderness Committee meets on the third Thursday of every month at 6PM. All are welcome to join us!
