Ecological Forest Management in a Changing Climate: A Workshop Series for Forest Stewards
The recent impacts of Hurricane Fiona, fires, flooding and forest pests on the forests of Nova Scotia present many challenges for woodland stewards. As our climate continues to change, these and other future impacts will play a significant role in the future of our forests and need to be incorporated into our management planning accordingly.
Diversity and resiliency are foundational concepts in ecological forest management, as we face the likelihood of increased wind events, insect outbreaks (such as Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Emerald Ash Borer), and changes in the ranges of many plant and animal species.
NSWOOA's 2023-2024 workshop series will focus on promoting climate resiliency, carbon storage, soil health, and biodiversity in the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest by providing resources and opportunities for hands-on learning and networking with like-minded forest stewards like yourself.
We will be hosting a series of introductory workshops across the province this fall and winter. More information about each event and registration links will be posted below as details are confirmed. Check back often!
Financial support for this workshops series is provided by the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.
Pre-registration is required for all events.
If you have any questions about the events, please email Christie at christie.nswooa@gmail.com.
Diversity and resiliency are foundational concepts in ecological forest management, as we face the likelihood of increased wind events, insect outbreaks (such as Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Emerald Ash Borer), and changes in the ranges of many plant and animal species.
NSWOOA's 2023-2024 workshop series will focus on promoting climate resiliency, carbon storage, soil health, and biodiversity in the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest by providing resources and opportunities for hands-on learning and networking with like-minded forest stewards like yourself.
We will be hosting a series of introductory workshops across the province this fall and winter. More information about each event and registration links will be posted below as details are confirmed. Check back often!
Financial support for this workshops series is provided by the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.
Pre-registration is required for all events.
If you have any questions about the events, please email Christie at christie.nswooa@gmail.com.
2023/2024 Workshop Schedule
Session 1: Intro to Planting, Pruning & Thinning
Saturday, Sept. 23rd
near Glencoe Mills, Inverness Co.
Registration closed
Session 2: Hurricane Restoration, Forest Resilience & Fire Risk (Central)
Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2023
Southampton, Cumberland Co.
Registration closed
Session 3: Ecological Forestry & Climate Adaptation
NEW DATE! Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2023
near Oxford, Cumberland Co.
Click here to register
Session 4: Hurricane Restoration, Forest Resilience & Fire Risk (Eastern)
Postponed to rain date: Friday, Nov. 17th, 2023
Trenton, Pictou Co.
Click here to register
Session 5: Planning a Harvest with Climate Resilience in Mind
Sunday, Nov. 5th, 2023
near Bridgetown, Annapolis Co.
This session is now full! Click here to be added to the waitlist.
Session 6: Using Avenza Maps
Winter, date TBD
Webinar
Session 7: Woodland Taxation & Legacy Planning
Winter, date TBD
Webinar
Saturday, Sept. 23rd
near Glencoe Mills, Inverness Co.
Registration closed
Session 2: Hurricane Restoration, Forest Resilience & Fire Risk (Central)
Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2023
Southampton, Cumberland Co.
Registration closed
Session 3: Ecological Forestry & Climate Adaptation
NEW DATE! Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2023
near Oxford, Cumberland Co.
Click here to register
Session 4: Hurricane Restoration, Forest Resilience & Fire Risk (Eastern)
Postponed to rain date: Friday, Nov. 17th, 2023
Trenton, Pictou Co.
Click here to register
Session 5: Planning a Harvest with Climate Resilience in Mind
Sunday, Nov. 5th, 2023
near Bridgetown, Annapolis Co.
This session is now full! Click here to be added to the waitlist.
Session 6: Using Avenza Maps
Winter, date TBD
Webinar
Session 7: Woodland Taxation & Legacy Planning
Winter, date TBD
Webinar
Past Webinars
Webinar Session 1: Hurricane Restoration in the Wabanaki Forest
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 @7pm
Presenter: Ryan Dickie, Forest Extension Professional with the Family Forest Network
Format: Zoom Webinar
Click here to watch the recording
Webinar Session 2: Working with Forest Professionals
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 @7pm
Presenters: Ryan Dickie and Daniel Hart, Forest Extension Professionals with the Family Forest Network
Format: Zoom Webinar
Click here to watch the recording
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 @7pm
Presenter: Ryan Dickie, Forest Extension Professional with the Family Forest Network
Format: Zoom Webinar
Click here to watch the recording
Webinar Session 2: Working with Forest Professionals
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 @7pm
Presenters: Ryan Dickie and Daniel Hart, Forest Extension Professionals with the Family Forest Network
Format: Zoom Webinar
Click here to watch the recording