The Nashwaak Watershed

Make a difference, get involved.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About the Nashwaak Watershed
    • Membership
    • Partners and Supporters
    • Staff and Board of Directors
      • Board Nominations
  • News
  • Projects
    • Aquatic Connectivity
    • Campbell Creek Restoration
    • Cyanobacteria
    • Nashwaak Forest Stewardship Project
    • iNaturalist
    • The Nashwaak Greenway
    • Riverbank Stabilization
    • Watershed Monitoring
    • Water Classification
    • Education
    • Salmon Protection and Monitoring
    • Economic and Resource Development
  • Resources
    • Flood Mitigation & Community Resilience
    • Reports and Management Plans
    • State of the Nashwaak Watershed Report
    • Newsletter
    • Explore the Nashwaak
    • Natural Yard Pledge & Wildlife-Friendly Gardening
      • Build Your Own Rain Garden
    • Infographics & Education Resources
  • Action Plan
  • Events
  • Contact
    • Monthly E-blast

Nashwaak Forest Stewardship Project

Nashwaak Forest Stewardship Project

Mature forest is becoming increasingly rare across the landscape. Less than 5% of pre-settlement forest remains in the Maritimes, and the World Wildlife Fund has designated the Wabanaki-Acadian forest as critically endangered. 

Mature and old growth forest offers many benefits (e.g., important wildlife habitat, significant carbon sequestration, flood mitigation, aquatic health), and the loss of older forests negatively impacts many aspects of our ecosystems. 

Almost half of the Wabanaki-Acadian forest is under the care of private landowners, many of whom value the services provided by the forest but face challenges when trying to align their forest management with these values.

NWAI would like to get to know the forest owners of the Nashwaak watershed and to learn about their values and forest management practices. We hope to connect forest owners with useful resources and tools that integrate considerations for ecological health and climate change adaptation into forest management.

In addition to sharing existing resources, we are offering free visits with a professional forester to explore site-specific recommendations for private forests.

Reach out to us at forest@nashwaakwatershed.ca for more information.


What is Wabanaki-Acadian
Forest?

The Nashwaak watershed is home to Wabanaki-Acadian forest, which contains a unique and diverse blend of northern hardwood and boreal forest species. 
Learn More

Our Impact on the Forest

Human activities have largely replaced any natural disturbances as the main influence on the forest, with dramatic effects on the landscape.

Learn More

Mature Forests are Valuable

Mature forests provide a wide range of environmental services that far exceeds the value of timber resources alone.

Learn More

Resources for Forest Owners

There are many useful resources to help forest owners sustainably manage and restore their forests to provide valuable ecological services. 

Learn More

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

NWAI on Twitter

We took part in a Wilderness First Aid Course this week. Blair Doyle ran us through realistic wilderness scenarios that taught us to keep a cool head and figure it out how to care for injured people in the great outdoors. Special thanks to @MCFTfredericton for hosting us! https://t.co/qUOHs7LYDO

- 3 days ago

World Migratory Bird Day was yesterday, 2022's theme is light pollution. Migratory birds travel throughout the day and night. Consider having your outdoor lighting on a timer and or motion sensor to reduce impact in the evening hours. #migratorybirdday2022 #lightpollution https://t.co/LVB2OR3q3o

- 4 days ago

Bio-diversify your yard like landscape photographer Jason Nugent of Devon, NB! Take the NWAI "Natural Yard Pledge" and commit to 3 of our 10 pledge actions to encourage native flora and fauna on your property and in your neighborhood. #MyNashwaak #NaturalYardPledge #nativespecies https://t.co/F7z5my7hnQ

- 11 days ago

Everyday is a great day for citizen science and yesterday was no exception when Bridgette L'Heureux her daughter partnered with NWAI to install @DucksUnlimited duck boxes on Marysville flats. https://t.co/tycwIAQijn #MyNashwaak #duckboxes #citizenscience #familyvolunteering https://t.co/xI14888UT3

- 12 days ago

Good Afternoon folks, unfortunately, we will be postponing the willow staking event scheduled for tomorrow, May 4th. We will let everyone know as soon as it has been rescheduled. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we hope to see you soon! https://t.co/4nB7pI6mE7

- 13 days ago

Follow @NashwaakWater

NWAI on Facebook

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.

3 days ago

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Ian, Mariah, Lauren and Marieka took part in a Wilderness First Aid Course in Fredericton this week. Blair Doyle ran us through realistic wilderness scenarios that taught us to keep a cool head and figure out how to care for injured people in the great outdoors. Special thanks to Maritime College of Forest Technology for hosting us! #wildernessfirstaid #eauNBwater ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.

4 days ago

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
We have been busy this week at the NWAI with training and field work and so we are a day late in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. All the same, the ways we can help with 2022's theme of light pollution are just as relevant today! Many migratory birds travel continuously throughout the day and night and the decisions we make about lighting our homes and properties matter. Consider having your outdoor lighting on a timer and or motion sensor to reduce the impact of unnatural light in the evening hours. These efforts are important as navigation by way of the stars is key to migrating birds. Tell your neighbors, share with friends, our community efforts have an impact. To learn more visit www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/#migratorybirdday2022 #lightpollution #migration ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.

1 week ago

Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Thanks so much to Community Forests International, UNB and YSC for sharing such great information with us about climate-focused forest management. What a wonderful day in the field! ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Contact Us

Mail:
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
P.O. Box 314, Station “A”
Fredericton, NB
E3B 4Y2

Office:
181 Westmorland Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 3L6
Google Map

Phone: 506 261-4664
Email

Copyright © 2022 · Nashwaak Watershed Association · Log in