NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation

🌲Advancing ecological forestry
🎓Training the next generation of forest professionals
🔬Forest research and innovation in Nova Scotia

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

The Nova Scotia Forestry Innovation Transition Trust is investing $9.85 million in a new program to support businesses facing increased costs from adopting more sustainable forestry practices https://t.co/ka5hLFgCTG

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

🌲Get the skills you need to plant trees in remote forest areas with our upcoming FREE microcredential in Tree Planting Best Practices. This is a 2-week certificate that begins on October 30 with in-person classes at our Truro Campus.

https://t.co/3TiEbDQ6dz

[AC Pembroke Campus @AlgonquinPEM]

We were pleased to welcome representatives of @nsccforests to our campus today to discuss our mutual interest in forestry education & training. @AlgonquinColleg

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Thank you to Una'maki Institute of Natural Resources for inviting us to Feast in the Highlands today! It was a great opportunity to learn from traditional knowledge holders and enjoy some amazing food!

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

We had a great time learning at the @ForumWoodlands Fall Meeting this week. Thanks for the fantastic sessions and field tour!

[Free to Grow in Forestry @FreeToGrow_]

Had a great time at #2023CIF last week! 🙌🌲

We enjoyed connecting with Conference delegates and hearing inspiring stories on how we can all continue to move #ForestryForward and make the forest sector a place for everyone.

#RootedInCIF @CIF_IFC

[Natural Resources @NRCan]

The newly launched #2BillionTrees Indigenous funding stream provides funding opportunities that recognize the diversity of Indigenous cultures and priorities.

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/szt1AO6ozx

[Atlantic Teachers Tour - Forests Worth Knowing @TourAtlantic]

🌲 Excited to welcome educators to the Forests Worth Knowing Atlantic Teachers’ Tour in Truro this week! 🍃 Connect with experts and dive into a unique learning experience. Thanks to our sponsors for making this possible! 🌳🎒 #ForestsWorthKnowing #AtlanticTeachersTour #Education

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Our Forest Innovation Voucher Program has approved a grant of $25,000 to @maskwiomin for scaling business operations through marketing, improved packaging and digitizing standard operating procedures with local, Nova Scotian partners. https://t.co/DHAv8ZiipU

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Thank you to the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq and Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources for the beautiful tour of the Pleasant Hill Forest in Port Hawkesbury this afternoon!

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Zachary Scantland-Griffiths, a recent NRET grad, working with sweetgrass under the guidance of Elder Tuma Young and UINR Earth Keepers in Unama'ki (Cape Breton) last week. Love seeing students wearing those Silver Rings proudly out in the field! @CIF_IFC

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Lewis Robertson, a recent NRET grad, completed his work term with Medway Community Forest Co-op on the Hemlock Heroes team.

Lewis is applying a treatment to an eastern hemlock to help stop the spread of hemlock woolly adelgid in Glen Allan Park in @TownBridgewater

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

The program has 3 pillars for funding:

1. Ecological forest management practices
2. Bioenergy and non-timber forest products
3. Entrepreneurship and business development in the forest sector

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

🌲💡 Have an idea for sustainable forestry? Our Forest Innovation Voucher Program provides grants of up to $50,000 to projects advancing innovative ecological forest activities in Nova Scotia.

Learn more: https://t.co/LmSyPEC707

[2027 North American Indigenous Games @NAIG2027]

Sport. Culture. Héritage.

Consultez l'intégralité des programmes sportifs et culturels à l'adresse :
https://t.co/tQRYoteGxq

Suivez l'action en direct grâce à la diffusion en continu des JAAN à l'adresse :
https://t.co/3MYHAMoy8o

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

We had a great time at the NS Lumberjacks Championship today in Hibernia, NS! 🍃 It was fantastic to meet so many people interested in the Natural Resources Environmental Technology diploma and our wildlife ID station.

[Natural Resources @NS_DNR]

This Saturday, July 15, between 1:00 pm and 4:00pm, join Medway Community Forest Cooperation at Wentzells Lake Provincial Park. There will be demonstrations on Hemlock conservation and treatment.

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Our new Forest Geomatics and Biometrics Technology graduate certificate is delivered at NSCC's COGS campus - Canada's largest geomatics-focused learning environment.

Learn more: https://t.co/WwyuRRN06l

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Our Natural Resources Environmental Technology program prepares students for their careers with a focus on environmental sustainability. This 2-year diploma is accredited by @ecocanada and recognized by @CIF_IFC.

🍃 Learn more: https://t.co/WwyuRRN06l

[NSCC Centre of Forest Innovation @nsccforests]

Our team took a summer field trip to Gittens Lodge today for a walk through the woods to plan for the upcoming year. 💚