Forest Nova Scotia
430 Marney Rd B2N 5E5 Hilden, NS

Today is the last day to get your food or cash donations in to us for our food drive as delivery happens tomorrow morning to the food bank! Drop off at our office or scalehouse! THANK YOU!

Love this photo from Freeman Lumber with their donation bin! Are you looking to make a donation? Forestry Feeds Nova Scotia locations are: Scotsburn Lumber Ltd. - Scotsburn, NS Forest Nova Scotia - Hilden, NS... Taylor Lumber Co. - Middle Musquodoboit, NS Taylor TimberMart - Musquodoboit Harbour, NS Elmsdale Lumber Company (ELCO) - Elmsdale, NS Ledwidge Lumber Co. Ltd. - Enfield, NS J.A. Turner & Sons - West Northfield, NS WestFor Management Inc. - Bridgewater, NS Harry Freeman & Son Ltd. - Greenfield, NS See more

All this week and next, we will be highlighting hosts for Forestry Feeds Nova Scotia! Check out Ledwidge Lumber's great poster. Are you going to be in the Elmsdale area? Please think about taking along a food donation!

You may have recently seen a lawn sign or a bumper sticker with the message Nova Scotia Needs Forestry on it, and wondered What does that mean? Weve been talking with our members and others involved in forestry, and got the feeling it was time to show a little pride in our sector together. Theres many reasons why people take pride in their connection to forestry: they may be small woodlot owners, may work for a mill, harvest maple syrup or Christmas trees, be involved... in silviculture, or own a business that works with a forestry businessthe list is endless. They wanted a way to show that pride. And so a simple phrase turned into a sign, a bumper sticker, a pin, and a t-shirtand now more and more people are asking how they can be a part, and show their pride and support for the sector. We hope youll join us in showing your pride and support for forestry call or email us today to find out how you can get your own sign, and join thousands of Nova Scotians who are saying Nova Scotia Needs Forestry. `

Forest fires are serous any time of the year, do you know anything about the fires this weekend in Lunenburg County? Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lunenburg District RCMP

This fall let’s show how Forestry Feeds Nova Scotia In recognition of National Forest Week and this year's tagline - Healthy Forests, Healthy Future - we're helping to gather food donations for Nova Scotian Food Banks, and we need your help! From September 28 - October 9 drop off a food donation to one of the following forest organizations to have an impact in your local community!... Participating locations include: Scotsburn Lumber Ltd. - Scotsburn, NS Forest Nova Scotia - Hilden, NS Taylor Lumber Co. - Middle Musquodoboit, NS Taylor TimberMart - Musquodoboit Harbour, NS Elmsdale Lumber Company (ELCO) - Elmsdale, NS Ledwidge Lumber Co. Ltd. - Enfield, NS J.A. Turner & Sons - West Northfield, NS WestFor Management Inc. - Bridgewater, NS Harry Freeman & Son Ltd. - Greenfield, NS

Folks, there's some very dry conditions out there! The whole province is under a fire ban, be sure to always check before you burn

Folks, theres some very dry conditions out there! The whole province is under a fire ban, be sure to always check before you burn

We know that outdoor classrooms are a great way to socially distance and learn about forest education! We love this outdoor classroom built by one of our members! Have a look at what WestFor Management Inc built out in New Germany! Share if you think your local school should have one too!

We have compiled all the services available for those who have been affected by the Northern Pulp Closure. Click the link below for more information https://forestns.ca///Forestry-Sector-Supports-LAE2020.pdf

Did you catch the opinion piece yesterday in The Chronicle Herald written by Robin Wilber? Check it out here!

Yesterday, an update was released on the work of the Forestry Transition Team. You can have a read through it here:

While we are concerned that the EA process has been paused, we hope the further engagement will help all of Pictou County and Nova Scotia move forward together.

We are blown away, sending a big thank you your way! When we started this fundraiser a few weeks ago we never could have imagined raising over $36,000 to support Lisa McCullys children. Whether you donated or shared the campaign, we want to thank you!... In the midst of all the tragedy happening in Nova Scotia, the forest families of this province have pulled together and made a huge impact! On behalf of the family, and all of us at Forest Nova Scotia - Thank you!

Wow - we have been absolutely blown away at the support this fundraiser has received over the past week! So far over $35,000 has been raised for Lisas children. This is the last week to contribute. If you wish to donate please click the donate button below. The fundraiser will close on May 8.

Forest Nova Scotia was saddened to find out in the last day that our Forestry Family was affected even further in the horrific events of April 18th and 19th in Nova Scotia. Joey Webber of Wyses Corner worked in the sector throughout his life. A family friend of Webbers, Darren Bezanson, spoke of Webbers involvement in the sector in a recent CBC interview: "Like his dad before him, Bezanson said Webber was a woodsman. He grew up around horses, since Webbers father ran a fo...restry business using horses, and also machines, for logging in the woods around their community." Our thoughts go out to the Webber family - especially Joeys wife and 2 young daughters he leaves behind. You can find a fundraising campaign set up by a family friend for Joeys family here:

Lisa McCully was a victim of the horrific events that happened here in Nova Scotia April 18th/19th. She leaves behind a grieving family, friends, coworkers and community. Most importantly, two young children are left without their Mom. Some in our Forestry Family may know that Lisa is the sister of Jonathan Kierstead - a friend and colleague to MANY of us from his time with Bowater Mersey and the NS Dept of Lands & Forestry. Its been almost 3 years since we lost Jonathan - ...and our Forestry Family has kept their ties to the Kierstead family. In the past few days some have been checking in on them, dropping off groceries...just lending a hand - and thats where we come in. Our members wanted a way to lend a hand and show their support for a family we know would be there for us. Its not about a goal for raising money - so thats why its set at $1. Its about giving our Forestry Family a place to honour the memories of Lisa and Jonathan...and help look after the family left behind.

In light of the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on people, businesses and Canada Post - we are extending the deadline to April 24th for the application form and fee payment for the annual Gas Tax Access Road Program. If youre a member of ForestNS, you would have already received your application form in the mail with your annual membership renewal. The offices of ForestNS are closed due to the pandemic - so please direct all questions to this email address: [email protected] or see the contact page on our website - forestns.ca - for direct staff email contacts.

Fire Ban in Effect - A ban on open fires is in effect to protect Nova Scotias forests during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ban will be in place until May 15.

You may have heard of the Special Move Permits that are available for the Forestry Sector. You can apply for a special move permit for wood or forestry equipment while the road closures are in place. To learn more about the permitting process, please contact the Province at 1-844-969-7737 or check out the link below!

What are you up to this weekend? Join us at the Western Woodland Conference! We hope to see you there!

Have you taken the time to fill out an application for the 2020 Enhanced Road Program? The deadline is tomorrow at 5pm. Find out more here:

Have you signed up for our Annual General Meeting yet? Its coming up! February 11-12 in Halifax, we hope to see you there!

We are deeply disappointed in todays decision by Premier McNeil. From the 30,000+ private woodlot owners, to the thousands of sector employees and forest professionals, there are many Nova Scotians connected to the forestry sector - and many of them relied directly or indirectly on Northern Pulp for their employment and family income. Those people - our forestry family - are what were thinking of most today. As a result of the Premiers decision, Northern Pulp Nova Scotia h...as indicated their mill will close. Todays decision by the Premier is deeply regrettable and will have a long and lasting effect on forestry in our province. Forest Nova Scotia will continue to advocate for our sector and hold the Premier to his comments/commitments to assist those affected by his decision, and to work with the sector to find new markets for our products.

Great day today! Thank you everyone for your support! This is definitely worth a like and a share! Nova Scotia Needs Forestry!

Tomorrow (Dec 19th) we will be a part of a rally for the forest sector at the Nova Scotia Legislature in Halifax. Join us at 11am - 1726 Hollis St. in Halifax to show your support for forestry workers and forestry families across this province. If you cant attend (and if you can), or if forestry is a part of your life, your family, your community - like this post, share it with your family and friends, and leave a comment of support for the people of the forestry sector. #NovaScotiaNeedsForestry

Wow, what a day! Today, Forest Nova Scotia delivered a cheque to Feed Nova Scotia on behalf of the Forest Sector of Nova Scotia for $50,000!! We started bright and early at the Feed Nova Scotia day with the CBC to share some Christmas cheer. Thank you to all who made this possible, forestry really does feed Nova Scotia! Merry Christmas!

A very interesting article! Definitely worth a read (and a share too!)

I put up my tree yesterday! Theres nothing like a real (and local!) tree at Christmas time! #ItsChristmasKeepItReal

A great news story about one of our members!

Congratulations to Gary Perrin who won our Nova Scotia Needs Forestry contest! He called this photo Trick or Trees

The final submissions for Nova Scotia Needs Forestry! Thank you all for the submissions, we loved seeing all the photos come in! See our next post for the winner!

Today is your last day to enter our contest! Send your photo to [email protected] before midnight! Draw will be done on Monday!

This is your last week to enter our contest! Share your photo with us at [email protected] before midnight on November 1 for your chance to win a $50 Tims Card and Nova Scotia Needs Forestry swag for your family!

We have our first contest submissions! If you want to be entered to win some Nova Scotia Needs Forestry Swag and a $50 Tims Card email your photos to [email protected] Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far!