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Resources for Forest Owners

There are many incredible resources for forest owners that describe how to restore private forests to benefit wildlife, to adapt to climate change, and to harvest sustainably using low-impact methods.

How do I restore my forest to provide some of the benefits of mature forest?

  • New England–Acadian Forest Restoration: A Landowner’s Guide to Theory and Practice. Josh Noseworthy. 2018. Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • Restoring the Acadian Forest – A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes. Jamie Simpson. 2008. Res Telluris.
  • A Field Guide to Forest Biodiversity Stewardship. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.

How do I manage my forest to adapt to our changing climate?

  • NBFWO & CFI – Our Changing Forest Video Series
    • Part 1 – Understanding Change
    • Part 2 – Assessing Your Forest
    • Part 3 – Managing for the Future
      • Stand 1 – Balsam Fir-Dominated Stand
      • Stand 2 – Mature Mixedwood
      • Stand 3 – Young Mixedwood
  • Building Capacity of Woodlot Owners to Climate Change – Conference workshops
  • Climate Change Resilience in the Acadian Forest: A Review – Community Forests International
  • Climate Change Resilience and Carbon Storage: Silvicultural Prescriptions for the Acadian Forest Region
  • Projected Climate Conditions by EcoRegion

How can I harvest sustainably from my forest?

  • The Woodlot Management Handbook: Making the Most of Your Wooded Property for Conservation, Income or Both. 2009. Stewart Hilts and Peter Mitchell. Firefly Books. 314 pp.
  • Restoring the Acadian Forest – A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes. Jamie Simpson. 2008. Res Telluris. 154 pp.
  • Woodlot Management Home Study Guide – Government of Nova Scotia:
    • Shelterwood harvesting system
    • The selection system
    • Thinning for value
  • Association for Sustainable Forestry video series: “Leaving a Legacy”
    • Part 1: Selection Management
    • Part 2: Crop Tree Pruning
    • Part 3: Crop Tree Release
  • Tolerant Hardwood Management Guide – Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
  • Tolerant Softwood & Mixedwood Selection Management Guide – Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
  • Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry Brochures:
    • Crop Tree Pruning
    • Crop Tree Release
    • Selection Management
  • New Brunswick Private Woodlot Silviculture Manual – Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development
  • What Will My Woods Look Like? Before and After Timber Harvesting. Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

How can I ensure my forest is protected for the long term, even after I am no longer managing it?

  • Conservation Options for New Brunswick Landowners. Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
  • Conservation Easements: Questions and Answers for Landowners. Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
  • The Future of Your Forest: Selling or Donating Your Forest for Conservation. Community Forests International.

How do I manage pests or invasive species in my forest?

  • Field Guide to Pests of the Acadian Forest – Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
  • Hemlock Woolly Aldelgid – Natural Resources Canada
  • Spruce Budworm – Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
  • Emerald Ash Borer – New Brunswick Invasive Species Council
  • White Pine Weevil – Natural Resources Canada
  • New Brunswick Invasive Species Council


  • Nashwaak Forest Stewardship Project
  • What is the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest?
  • Our Impact on the Forest
  • Mature Forests are Valuable
  • Resources for Forest Owners
  • Managing Your Forest

NWAI on Twitter

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- 167 days ago

Mr. Woodcock's talented gr 12 FHS music class joined us at Marysville Flats this week! We talked climate change and floodplain restoration. We're excited to hear what they create from their Nashwaak River trip. Kudos to the NB Dept of Ed for supporting this awesome experience! https://t.co/6nGyCy7XBP

- 168 days ago

Thanks for supporting this outdoor learning opportunity. Come visit anytime. It was a pleasure to spend time talking about water, climate change and floodplain restoration. @ASD_West @ASDWLimelight @FHSkats @CityFredGov @CityFredRec #eaunbwater #mynashwaak https://t.co/ALhfzSS123

- 170 days ago

Thanks @mla_mike for leading crown land conservation! https://t.co/ObSdrLvBcq

- 172 days ago

@Andrew__Holland @mla_mike @Gov_NB @NCC_CNC Excellent work!

- 172 days ago

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#DYK Pollinator species such as bees 🐝, hummingbirds, and butterflies🦋help plants reproduce by spreading pollen? This is important because it supports the biodiversity of native plants as well as crops around the world.If you would like to help our pollinator friends, here are some tips for growing a pollinator garden:🌻Succession planting - plan to have a variety of plants that bloom from spring to fall.🌷Cultivate variety - different pollinators love different shapes and colours of blossoms. Ensure there is a variety for them to choose from.🪺 Add bird baths and bee houses - this will encourage pollinators to take up residence and come back year after year.See the link below to discover native plant species that will make pollinators sure to visit your garden! 👇davidsuzuki.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSF-NB-plant-list.pdf#ecofriendlyfriday #pollinator #MyNashwaak #nativeplantgarden ... See MoreSee Less

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Wondering what we’ve been up to lately? If you’re new here, you may not know that we plant lots of trees each year to help re-establish healthy floodplain forests along the Nashwaak River. These floodplain forests are composed of a mixture of silver maple, bur oak, red-tipped willow, red-osier dogwood, and many other species to ensure that there is lots of habitat for local biodiversity. 🌱Over the past two weeks, we’ve spent lots of time flagging! Each spring, we flag our recently planted trees so that we can conduct our seasonal maintenance. While these trees are superstars in terms of their ability to help stabilize riverbanks and provide habitat for local wildlife, they still need some help to ensure that they can survive. Mowing these areas helps to reduce competition from grass and ensure that they are receiving adequate sunlight. If you ever feel like lending a hand, please reach out to us via email at staff@nashwaakwatershed.ca! #MyNashwaak #riverbankrestoration #treeplanting #volunteer ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday was a beautiful day for birding and what a wonderful gang we had at @nashwaakmeadows . A big thank you to Dan Serpiello and @atlanticducks for making it such a fun morning! The highlight was definitely the American bitterns ❤️ #birdwatching #community #MyNashwaak ... See MoreSee Less

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

Office:
181 Westmorland Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 3L6
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Phone: 506 447-9699
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