Forest Nova Scotia

08/31/2026

This survey only takes 15 minutes and can help update the portrait of Canada’s private forest owners.🍁

Canada’s private forests cover roughly 23 million hectares, yet the last national study of the people who own and steward them was published more than 20 years ago. A lot has changed. 🌲

Complete the survey at www.forestowners.ca/about/survey

Help us update the portrait of Canada’s private forest owners.🍁

Canada’s private forests cover roughly 23 million hectares, yet the last national study of the people who own and steward them was published more than 20 years ago. A lot has changed.

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 only takes 15 minutes and can be completed on a phone or tablet, but a computer is recommended. The survey will close in September.

Complete the survey at www.forestowners.ca/about/survey/

08/31/2026

Keep your kiddo active and engaged outside this fall in our Fall Forest School Program. We only offer ONE fall program per year, so don't miss your chance to discover, connect, and grow in Victoria Park!

Sprouts, ages 3-5: Fridays, 9:00 – 12:00, 11 September – 9 October ($175.00)
Seedlings, ages 5-7: Wednesdays, 9:00 - 4:00, 8 September – 6 October ($275.00)
Saplings, ages 6-9: Wednesdays, 9:00 - 4:00, 9 September – 7 October ($275.00)
Heartwoods, ages 8-12: Thursdays, 9:00 - 4:00, 10 September – 8 October ($275.00)

In our fall programs, kids attend once a week for 5 weeks during school hours. For more info, contact Natalie at [email protected]

Register online here: www.truroforestschool.ca

08/22/2026

This is deeply concerning news for Nova Scotia’s forest sector and for the communities, workers, contractors, woodlot owners and businesses that depend on it.

Forest Nova Scotia remains committed to working closely with the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada and our forestry community as we navigate these uncertain times.

08/18/2026

The Canadian pine industry is facing another significant challenge with the incoming U.S. tariff on value-added pine products.

This is an important issue for our forest sector, and one we’ll be watching closely.

We’re sharing WestFor’s statement below for more on what this could mean for pine producers and the broader industry.

08/17/2026

07/28/2026

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07/27/2026

Wildfire Update below.

UPDATE (10:30 a.m.) The Mooseland Road wildfire is still being held and remains at an estimated 1,447 hectares.

Crews continue to patrol and put out hot spots within the fire area.

For the latest information, visit: https://emergencyinfo.novascotia.ca/mooseland-road-wildfire .

Unless there is a significant change, this will be the only update today.

07/27/2026

🌲 We are hiring: Ecological Forestry Coordinator 🌲

The Medway Community Forest Co-operative is looking for a full-time Ecological Forestry Coordinator. This is a dynamic role with diverse responsibilities. The role ranges from supporting community engagement, to developing new opportunities for ecotourism and recreation, to supporting forestry operations planning and coordinating research on our Crown land license area. The position is best suited to an individual whose interests lie in the intersection between forestry and traditional conservation approaches.

The coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Operations Manager to support stewardship initiatives within the license area. The role involves collaborating with partner organizations in the conservation and forestry sectors on relevant projects within the local community and beyond.

📍 Location: Caledonia, NS
📅 Term: August 31, 2026 - December 17, 2027 with a possibility of extension

We’re looking for someone organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing field work, research, and building relationships with our partners and community through public engagement.

MCFC is Eastern Canada’s first community forest and manages 15,000 hectares of Crown land using ecological and community-based forestry practices.

To apply or learn more, please visit http://www.medwaycommunityforest.com/jobs or head over to the link in our bio.