About Forestry Sector Council
We’re building a skilled, sustainable forestry workforce in Nova Scotia.
Who We Are
Sustainable, diverse and growing
The Forestry Sector Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing a skilled and professional workforce for the forestry industry in Nova Scotia.
We collaborate with partners to identify and address labour challenges, advance human resources innovation, and build capacity in our sector across Nova Scotia.
We are one of 14 provincial sector councils and a member of the Association of Industry Sector Councils.
What We Do
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, & Accessibility (EDIRA)
The Forestry Sector Council is committed to building a forestry sector that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible for all.
Equity
Promoting fair access to opportunities across the sector.
Diversity
Supporting participation from underrepresented groups.
Inclusion
Creating environments where people feel valued and supported.
Reconciliation
Advancing meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Accessibility
Reducing barriers to entry, training, and employment.
VISION
Cultivating a workforce like our forests – sustainable, diverse and growing.
MISSION
Through attraction and retention, training, and building on human resource capacity, we will create the workforce of the future for Nova Scotia’s forestry sector.
VALUES
Collaboration
Sustainability
Diversity
Our Indigenous Roots
Land Acknowledgement
The Forestry Sector Council is headquartered in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
Treaties & Ongoing Relationships
This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed in 1726. These treaties did not involve the surrender of land, but established an ongoing relationship between nations.
Forests & Community Wellbeing
Forests play an essential role in the cultural and economic well-being of Indigenous communities. Sustainable forest management within traditional territories is critical to supporting that connection.
Our Commitment
We support increased Indigenous participation in the forestry sector and recognize the importance of collaboration in building a stronger, more sustainable industry.
Partners
