Forestry Extension and Education Programs
Education assistance in Woodlot Management, Woodlot Owner of the Year, youth programs, Christmas tree information, hunter education, outdoor recreation and an extensive library under the Publications link. | Forestry Field Handbook
The Department of Natural Resources handbook includes softwood and hardwood silviculture keys together with graphs and tables. The entire text is presented here and is also available for download as a zip file. | Forestry in Nova Scotia
Discusses forest management, ecosystems, old growth forests, timber management, inventory and forest protection. Provides many forestry publications in Adobe Acrobat format. | John Wood's Blueberry Page
Recounts personal experiences and the history of wild blueberries, explains soil preparation, planting, burning, mowing, pollination and harvesting. Gives links to other blueberry sources. | Natural Resources - Forestry Division
Information about provincial forest resources. Offers inventory reports, management planning, provincial forest strategy, silviculture and private management, publications, a registry of buyers and links to other sites. | Nova Forest Alliance
The alliance is a group of partners working for sustainable forest management in the Acadian ecosystems. Offers alliance definition, goals, maps, committees, reports and a link to Fundy Model Forest. | Nova Scotia 4-H
Describes 4H aims, activities, history and resources offered to participants. | Nova Scotia Forestry Association
A non-profit conservation organization, it educates through school and public awareness programs. Offers Woodsy Owl, envirothons, newsletter, Children's Forest, membership, resources, wetlands management and contact information. | NSOGA - Organic Growers Association
A grassroots group who promote wholesome food and sustainable communities. Site discusses education, cover crop research, organic standards, certification, and publications. | Organic Food Certification Body
The OCIA certify local growers to meet international organic standards. They list the directors, certification committee, organic standards and local certified growers as well as link to the Canadian organic message board. | Wild Blueberry Network Information Centre
The centre provides scientific information about wild blueberry production and marketing for producers, agricultural representatives and researchers. Also furnishes facts, links, news, pests, organizations and recipes. | Wild Blueberry Research Centre
Provides assistance in research and education. Links to NS Wild Blueberry Network, bibliography, chat page, education, advice, history, newsletters, pest information, organizations, recipes and related sites. | Woodlot Management Home Study Program
A free, self-paced course in woodlot management provided by Natural Resources department of the provincial government. May be completed by mail or on line. |
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