On October 8 & 9, 2025, the Canadian Woodlands Forum hosted the 2025 Fall Meeting – “Seedling to Success: Sustaining Timber Production in the HPF Management Zone of the Triad Model” in Truro, Nova Scotia.
In collaboration with our valued partners — Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, BioApplied Innovation Pathways, Forest Nova Scotia, The Association for Sustainable Forestry, and with special thanks to Domtar for the field tour contributions — the event brought together over 135 forestry professionals from across the region for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
Day One – In the Conference Room
Participants enjoyed a full lineup of engaging sessions that explored the entire pathway from reforestation to a thriving forest sector:
Ecological Forestry and Importance of Managed Forests
Exploring how managed forests are key to implementing ecological forestry in Nova Scotia.
Effective Silviculture Planning
Building on the principles of intensive forest management, with insights on site selection, treatments, and timing.
Best Tree–Best Place: Establishing Successful Plantations
A panel of experts discussed leading operational practices, from nursery optimization to site preparation and planting logistics — all focused on putting the right tree in the right place.
Speaker Details HERE
Day two took attendees to Debert for a hands-on Field Tour exploring High Production Forestry (HPF) in action. Participants visited four diverse sites — from a 44-year-old Norway Spruce plantation showcasing growth potential and management outcomes, to a 21-year-old Red Spruce stand that focussed on current stocking and stand conditions.
Participants also explored an 8-year-old White Spruce progeny test, discussing silviculture and site preparation lessons, and concluded with a look at a recently harvested site being prepared for a new Red Spruce plantation, complete with an equipment demonstration.
The tour provided valuable information and discussion into how planning, genetics, and silviculture practices come together to achieve sustainable, high-yield forestry in Nova Scotia.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our partners, speakers, field tour hosts, and exhibitors for making this event a success.
Special thanks to:
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources | BioApplied Innovation Pathways | Forest Nova Scotia | The Association for Sustainable Forestry | Domtar
And to our exhibitors, whose contributions helped showcase the latest innovations and services in the forestry sector:
On behalf of the planning committee — Becky Geneau, Peter Robichaud, Rod Badcock, Trinda Webster, Carol Roy,
and our partners: NS Department of Natural Resources, BioApplied Innovation Pathways, Forest Nova Scotia and
Association for Sustainable Forestry — thank you for helping make the 2025 Fall Meeting such a success!
View the Photo Gallery HERE
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Attendees can request speaker presentations by contacting
Trinda Webster at admin@cwfcof.org or call 902 897-6961 with your request.