Forest Management

We develop plans that ensure healthy, sustainable forests while addressing economic goals

Our Sustainable Forest Management Services

  • We use modern forestry operation systems and provide a full range of management services. We operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

  • Silviculture is the practice of managing and cultivating healthy forests, which includes the selection of tree species, planting, thinning, pruning and protecting trees from pests, disease and forest fires.

  • We understand the importance and value of forests to their owners and communities. We work with landowners to manage these forests to meet their economic, environmental and recreational objectives.

  • Our forestry management processes can help promote healthy wildlife habitat and forest ecosystems. We adhere to provincial best practices and species management guidelines to support wildlife conservation and protect threatened species.

We Fund the Following Forest Management Activities

  • We assess the trees growing on your land and develop a forest management plan to satisfy landowner objectives and increase yield while improving the quality and resilience of the forest.

  • We plant seedlings on forested land to improve forest health and promote sustainable tree growth. Planting trees maintains ecosystems, enhances biodiversity, and sequesters carbon while also supporting long-term forest productivity and resilience.

  • We focus on selecting trees to enhance the growth, diversity, and quality of the forest. Pre-commercial thinning reduces competition among young trees, facilitating their growth. This process improves the overall health of the forest and prepares it for future commercial value.

  • We harvest merchantable trees, which generates profit for the landowner. Commercial thinning boosts the growth and quality of the forest.

  • We selectively harvest trees to create uneven aged forests with multiple tree species.

Tree in woods - Forest Management - Freeman Lumber NS

Forest Management.

Active forest management promotes forest growth, diversity, and quality. Our program helps landowners boost the value of their forests, promoting the growth of healthy, sustainable forests with improved wildlife habitats and forest ecosystems.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Silviculture is the practice of managing and cultivating healthy forests, which includes the selection of tree species, planting, thinning, pruning and protecting trees from pests, disease and forest fires.

  • Thinning is the removal of selected trees to improve the quality of the forest. Your forest is like a garden and needs to be tended. When poor-quality trees are removed, the remaining trees get more space, nutrients, sunlight and water.

  • Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing forests to meet current needs for resources and economic benefits while maintaining the forest's health, biodiversity, and productivity for future generations. Forest management planning is crucial in supporting sustainable forestry practices.