Factsheet: NS Forests Act

The intent and purpose of this Act is among others: • developing a healthier, more productive forest capable of yielding increased volumes of high quality products; • encouraging the development and management of private forest land as the primary source of forest products for industry in the Province; • supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land; • providing effective management of all Crown lands; • enhancing the viability of forest-based manufacturing and processing industries; • doubling of forest production by the year 2025. This regulation concerns among others: forest management planning process and management techniques - Industrial forest operator information - selective forest research - training of silvicultural workers - development of forest products sector - buyer of forest products - sustainable Forestry Fund - Timber Loan Board