Forest Renewal

Forest Renewal is the art and science of cultivating a forest. This includes such activities as tree planting and thinning.

Forest Renewal is a key component of our forest management process.

  • Research
  • Pre-Commercial Thinning
  • Tree Planting
  • Site Preparation
  • Mechanical Site Preparation
  • Prescribed Burning
  • Vegetation Management
  • Tree Improvement

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture provides tree seedlings to individuals, youth groups, community and service organizations throughout the province to support tree planting projects upon request.  All seedlings are of high quality and produced at the Provincial Tree Nursery located at the Center of Agriculture and Forestry Development in Wooddale.  Those interested in obtaining tree seedlings for their own tree planting events should complete the tree seedling request form.