Seedling to Success
Sustaining Timber Production in the HPF Management Zone
of the Triad Model
October 8 & 9, 2025
BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW!
Inn on Prince Hotel and Convention Centre
Truro, Nova Scotia
Call: 902-895-1651 or
1-888-895-1651
(be sure to reference the Canadian Woodlands Forum block for the discounted rate.)
Room Rate, Oct 7-8: Standard Single/Double Occupancy $159 plus applicable taxes.
Join us for two days of networking, High Production Forestry presentations and Field Tours as we explore the path from reforestation to a thriving forest sector. This year’s theme, “Seedling to Success,” highlights innovations, challenges, and opportunities across the full value chain.
We look forward to seeing you this Fall in Truro!
Over the course of this two-day conference, our focus will be on building meaningful connections and sharing practical knowledge to enhance our collective understanding of key operational aspects of High Production Forestry (HPF). Through a mix of formal presentations and in-field demonstrations, we’ll examine leading-edge practices that drive successful HPF implementation. Topics will range from site selection and intensive silviculture planning to the importance of treatment timing, operational specifications for successful plantation establishment, and effective stand tending—all critical elements for delivering sustainable, high-yield forestry.
The High Production Forestry (HPF) management zone is one of three distinct management zones within the Triad model of ecological forestry adopted in Nova Scotia. It is designed to support the long-term, sustainable production of timber forest products. This is achieved by implementing intensive, state-of-the-art silvicultural practices aimed at maximizing timber yields while maintaining ecological integrity. By concentrating timber production in designated areas, the HPF zone helps balance economic, ecological, and conservation objectives across the broader forested landscape.
Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre 437 Prince St., Truro, NS B2N 1E6
October 8 - 9, 2025
Explore the next level of HPF practices—learn how Nova Scotia is applying intensive, science-based silviculture to sustainably boost timber yields while maintaining ecological balance.
Join a dynamic gathering of industry leaders, contractors, landowners, researchers, and policymakers to exchange insights, experiences, and innovations in timber production.
Take part in hands-on, in-field demonstrations that showcase real-world HPF applications—from plantation establishment to effective stand tending—bringing theory into practice.
Discover critical factors for success including strategic site selection, silviculture planning, and timing of treatments—all key to maximizing productivity in the HPF zone.
See how concentrating timber production in designated zones contributes to broader landscape-level sustainability, balancing economic goals with conservation and ecological integrity.
Held as part of the Canadian Woodlands Forum’s Fall Meeting, this is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of forestry innovation while networking at one of the industry’s must-attend events.
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Welcoming Remarks
PLENARY SESSION 1
Managed forests are key to the implementation of Ecological Forestry in Nova Scotia. This session will explore the relationship between Ecological Forestry and intensively managed forests.
PLENARY SESSION 2
An overview of tactical planning considerations in managed forests, building on the principles of intensive forest management from initial site selection to treatment approaches and timing.
PLENARY SESSION 3
This session brings together a panel of experts to explore leading operational practices essential to establishing high-performing forest plantations. From tree improvement and nursery optimization to site preparation and planting logistics, each presentation will provide practical insights into how to match the right tree to the right site—a foundational principle of High Production Forestry (HPF).
Plenary Session 3 will continue Thursday morning.
PLENARY SESSION 3
Continued
Depart for Field Trip
FIELD TRIP
Field Tour: On-the-Ground Insights into HPF Implementation
Join us for a guided field tour showcasing real-world applications of High Production Forestry (HPF) principles in action. Participants will visit a selection of recently harvested and regenerated sites to discuss the different stages in the HPF cycle, highlighting the operational planning, equipment, and silvicultural techniques tailored to Nova Scotia’s high production zone. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the technical and logistical considerations behind sustainable, high-yield forest regeneration.
Fee includes space and 1 complimentary registration.
Additional exhibit booth attendees are required to register for the conference.
Fee includes space and 1 complimentary registration.
Additional exhibit booth attendees are required to register for the conference.
Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre
437 Prince St., Truro, NS B2N 1E6
Call: 902-895-1651 or 1-888-895-1651
(be sure to reference the Canadian Woodlands Forum block for the discounted rate.)
Room Rate, Oct 7-8: Standard Single/Double Occupancy $159 plus applicable taxes
