Acadian Forest and General Woodlot Management
Picea Forestry Consultants and Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Management of Natural Acadian Forest: A Guide to Resources.” This guide highlights and organizes resources that are available to help Nova Scotia woodlot owners and other forest stakeholders manage for natural forest and for multiple forest benefits and uses.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Woodlot Management Home Study Program.” Have you ever wondered how to grow more wood, improve wildlife habitat on your woodlot, or maintain and safely operate your chainsaw? Find out here. Choose between studying online, downloading from the site, or mailing in.
Association for Sustainable Forestry, “Leaving a Legacy.” ASF, which administers a program that funds silviculture on private land (see below under Silviculture Assistance), has also produced an excellent, three-part video series on management techniques that may be of interest to the owners of small forested parcels. Matt Miller, a director of NSWOOA, is featured.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "A Woodland Owner’s Guide to Forest Ecosystem Classification in Nova Scotia." In ecosystem-based management, a woodlot owner uses information about the vegetation and soil types present in a forested parcel to understand the natural processes that are -– or should be -– occurring there, and what species are best suited to the site. Additional information can be found at novascotia.ca/natr/woodlot/fec-guides.asp.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Quick Guides to ….” This brochure series covers topics of interest to woodland owners, along with suggested sources of more detailed information.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Woodland Owner of the Year Program."
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association, "Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest."
Canadian Model Forest Network, "Private Woodland Owners- Meeting the Stewardship Challenge."
Jamie Simpson, "Restoring the Acadian Forest: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes." $25.
Nova Forest Alliance, "BMP Manual."
Woodlot Info Shop, "Woodlot Management."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Interactive Guide to Common Native Trees of Nova Scotia."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "A Field Guide to Forest Biodiversity Stewardship."
PEI Department of Agriculture and Forestry, "Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Manual," Summary and Complete Manual.
MacPhail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, "Areas to Be Planted and Appropriate Species" and "Land Management."
Ontario Woodlot Association, "Forest Management (Reference Material)" and "Forestry Extension Notes."
Eastern Ontario Model Forest, "A True Picture - Taking Inventory of Your Woodlot" and "Choosing the Right Tree."
Government of Ontario, "Do You Have a Healthy Woodlot?" and "Management Options for Abandoned Farm Fields."
Canadian Model Forest Network, "Developing Sustainable Forests and Communities" and "Promoting Mixed Forest Silviculture (managing hardwoods)."
Association for Sustainable Forestry, "Silviculture Criteria and Procedures Manuals," "Useful Forestry Links," and "Growing High Value Trees."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Home Study Module 17: Beneath Your Feet- A Woodland Owner's Guide to Mineral and Geological Resources."
Ontario Woodlot Association, "A Landowner’s Guide to Careful Logging" and "Careful Logging Practices: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3."
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, "Ontario Tree Marking Guide" and "Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas."
Nature in Deed, "A Landowner’s Guide to Forest Management Basics."
Mitch Lansky, "Low-Impact Forestry: Forestry as if the Future Mattered."
L. Anders Sandberg and Peter Clancy, “Against the Grain: Foresters and Politics in Nova Scotia,” Preview.
Maine Forest Service, "Some Things to Consider When Buying Forestland," "Avoiding Timber Trespass & Timber Theft" and "Be Woods Wise."
Maine Forest Service, "Woods in Your Backyard" and "It’s Your Woodland."
Forest Works, "What Kind of Woodland Owner Am I?"
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Know thy Woods: On the Value of Monitoring," "Four Keys to Successful Seed Collection" and "Video: Solar-Powered Forestry."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "How Woodland Trees Grow" and "How Forests Grow."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Five Things Every Woodland Owner Needs to Know," "Perspective: Missed Opportunities" and "Small Ownerships: Family Projects."
Penn State: Cooperative Extension (College of Agricultural Sciences), "Forestry with Confidence- A Guide for Woodland Owners" and "Forest Stewardship (series of publications)." Note: Scroll down on page to view second resource if using Firefox.
US National Woodland Owners Association, "Managing Your Woodlot Series (video series)." Note: Scroll down on page to find video series.
NC State University: Cooperative Extension, "A Family Forest: A Planning Guide to Protect, Enhance and Manage Private Forestland" and "Management by Objectives: Successful Forest Planning."
NC State University: Cooperative Extension, "Understanding Forestry Terms" and "Maintaining Forest Property Boundaries."
Maine Forest Service, "What is Silviculture? An Introduction for Woodland Owners" www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=392592&an=1 and "Boundary Line Information." www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=392587&an=1.
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Supercharge Your Woods: How to do 'Partial Timber Harvests' Right" and "Two Videos: Natural Disturbance-based Silviculture and Restoring Late-Successional Structure."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Thinnings and Woodland Stand Improvement" and "Harvesting Timber: The Future of Your Woodland."
Silva Forest Foundation, “Ecosystem-Based Conservation Planning.”
University of Minnesota and University of Massachusetts Extension, “A Forest Manager’s Guide to Restoring Late Successional Forest Structure.”
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association, "Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest: Boundary Line Maintenance Guidebook," Guidebook.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, "Owning a Piece of the Forest: A Primer for Current and Prospective New Hampshire Landowners."
Smallidge, Peter J. (Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University), "What You Need to Know as a Beginning Forestland Owner."
Gould, Ernest, "Managing a Small Woodlot."
Penn State Cooperative Extension, "Managing Small Woodlots."
Small Woodlands Program of BC and the Canadian Forest Service, "Managing Your Woodland: A Non-forester’s Guide To Small-scale Forestry in British Columbia."
Bombadil Tree Farms, "Logging with a Farm Tractor in the Boreal Forest of Northeastern U.S.A." Video Series:
Picea Forestry Consultants and Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Management of Natural Acadian Forest: A Guide to Resources.” This guide highlights and organizes resources that are available to help Nova Scotia woodlot owners and other forest stakeholders manage for natural forest and for multiple forest benefits and uses.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Woodlot Management Home Study Program.” Have you ever wondered how to grow more wood, improve wildlife habitat on your woodlot, or maintain and safely operate your chainsaw? Find out here. Choose between studying online, downloading from the site, or mailing in.
Association for Sustainable Forestry, “Leaving a Legacy.” ASF, which administers a program that funds silviculture on private land (see below under Silviculture Assistance), has also produced an excellent, three-part video series on management techniques that may be of interest to the owners of small forested parcels. Matt Miller, a director of NSWOOA, is featured.
- Part 1: Selection Management
- Part 2: Crop Tree Pruning
- Part 3: Crop Tree Release
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "A Woodland Owner’s Guide to Forest Ecosystem Classification in Nova Scotia." In ecosystem-based management, a woodlot owner uses information about the vegetation and soil types present in a forested parcel to understand the natural processes that are -– or should be -– occurring there, and what species are best suited to the site. Additional information can be found at novascotia.ca/natr/woodlot/fec-guides.asp.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, “Quick Guides to ….” This brochure series covers topics of interest to woodland owners, along with suggested sources of more detailed information.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Woodland Owner of the Year Program."
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association, "Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest."
Canadian Model Forest Network, "Private Woodland Owners- Meeting the Stewardship Challenge."
Jamie Simpson, "Restoring the Acadian Forest: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes." $25.
Nova Forest Alliance, "BMP Manual."
Woodlot Info Shop, "Woodlot Management."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Interactive Guide to Common Native Trees of Nova Scotia."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "A Field Guide to Forest Biodiversity Stewardship."
PEI Department of Agriculture and Forestry, "Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Manual," Summary and Complete Manual.
MacPhail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, "Areas to Be Planted and Appropriate Species" and "Land Management."
Ontario Woodlot Association, "Forest Management (Reference Material)" and "Forestry Extension Notes."
Eastern Ontario Model Forest, "A True Picture - Taking Inventory of Your Woodlot" and "Choosing the Right Tree."
Government of Ontario, "Do You Have a Healthy Woodlot?" and "Management Options for Abandoned Farm Fields."
Canadian Model Forest Network, "Developing Sustainable Forests and Communities" and "Promoting Mixed Forest Silviculture (managing hardwoods)."
Association for Sustainable Forestry, "Silviculture Criteria and Procedures Manuals," "Useful Forestry Links," and "Growing High Value Trees."
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, "Home Study Module 17: Beneath Your Feet- A Woodland Owner's Guide to Mineral and Geological Resources."
Ontario Woodlot Association, "A Landowner’s Guide to Careful Logging" and "Careful Logging Practices: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3."
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, "Ontario Tree Marking Guide" and "Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas."
Nature in Deed, "A Landowner’s Guide to Forest Management Basics."
Mitch Lansky, "Low-Impact Forestry: Forestry as if the Future Mattered."
L. Anders Sandberg and Peter Clancy, “Against the Grain: Foresters and Politics in Nova Scotia,” Preview.
Maine Forest Service, "Some Things to Consider When Buying Forestland," "Avoiding Timber Trespass & Timber Theft" and "Be Woods Wise."
Maine Forest Service, "Woods in Your Backyard" and "It’s Your Woodland."
Forest Works, "What Kind of Woodland Owner Am I?"
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Know thy Woods: On the Value of Monitoring," "Four Keys to Successful Seed Collection" and "Video: Solar-Powered Forestry."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "How Woodland Trees Grow" and "How Forests Grow."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Five Things Every Woodland Owner Needs to Know," "Perspective: Missed Opportunities" and "Small Ownerships: Family Projects."
Penn State: Cooperative Extension (College of Agricultural Sciences), "Forestry with Confidence- A Guide for Woodland Owners" and "Forest Stewardship (series of publications)." Note: Scroll down on page to view second resource if using Firefox.
US National Woodland Owners Association, "Managing Your Woodlot Series (video series)." Note: Scroll down on page to find video series.
NC State University: Cooperative Extension, "A Family Forest: A Planning Guide to Protect, Enhance and Manage Private Forestland" and "Management by Objectives: Successful Forest Planning."
NC State University: Cooperative Extension, "Understanding Forestry Terms" and "Maintaining Forest Property Boundaries."
Maine Forest Service, "What is Silviculture? An Introduction for Woodland Owners" www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=392592&an=1 and "Boundary Line Information." www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=392587&an=1.
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Supercharge Your Woods: How to do 'Partial Timber Harvests' Right" and "Two Videos: Natural Disturbance-based Silviculture and Restoring Late-Successional Structure."
My Minnesota Woods (University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension), "Thinnings and Woodland Stand Improvement" and "Harvesting Timber: The Future of Your Woodland."
Silva Forest Foundation, “Ecosystem-Based Conservation Planning.”
University of Minnesota and University of Massachusetts Extension, “A Forest Manager’s Guide to Restoring Late Successional Forest Structure.”
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association, "Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest: Boundary Line Maintenance Guidebook," Guidebook.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, "Owning a Piece of the Forest: A Primer for Current and Prospective New Hampshire Landowners."
Smallidge, Peter J. (Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University), "What You Need to Know as a Beginning Forestland Owner."
Gould, Ernest, "Managing a Small Woodlot."
Penn State Cooperative Extension, "Managing Small Woodlots."
Small Woodlands Program of BC and the Canadian Forest Service, "Managing Your Woodland: A Non-forester’s Guide To Small-scale Forestry in British Columbia."
Bombadil Tree Farms, "Logging with a Farm Tractor in the Boreal Forest of Northeastern U.S.A." Video Series: