This report contains a map with estimates of the biomass of living, merchantable sized trees in Nova Scotia by ecoregion. Prospective biomass harvesters for energy purposes may find these estimates useful in planning.
Nova Scotia's solar maps illustrate the solar insolation intensity across the province during different periods of the year. These maps provide an initial indication as to the viability of solar energy projects in your area.
The Nova Scotia wind atlas provides wind resource mapping at 80, 50 and 30m above ground level onshore and offshore. This instrument allows interested wind project developers to identify opportunities in their communities for different sized turbines.
A review of national wood supply versus that which has been harvested since 1990 and an assessment of what is deemed sustainable timber harvest, providing insight on the health of the timber industry.
The purpose of the Energy Fact Book is to provide key information on energy markets in Canada in a format that is
easy to consult. The abbreviations used throughout this publication are listed in Annex 2.
This is an interim update prepared for the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference and is based on data and
information available as of July 2019. A final version will be published in September 2019 with remaining updates.
All data is subject to revisions by statistical sources. In some instances, more than one source may be available
About 70% of Indigenous communities are situated in or near forested areas. The forest products industry is one of the largest employers of Indigenous people in Canada. The sector also works with more than 1,400 Indigenous firms. Working closely with Indigenous communities will help to ensure that those communities, our industry and the Canadian economy thrive. Through existing and expanding relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities, the industry aims to attract more Indigenous workers, contractors and suppliers to the sector.
Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Year of publication:
2006
"From the detailed information provided by fishers during the preparation of this report it is clear that those fishers who provided the data requested face considerable financial challenges."
In the past two years, APEC has produced reports on the economic impact of the forest industries in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Firms in this industry, one of the most significant in the region, face an increasingly complex environment. This article highlights key findings of the two reports, with data updated to the most recent year and coverage extended, where possible, to the four Atlantic provinces. The value of forest-related activity in the Atlantic provinces in 1998 was over $1.3 billion.
The forest industry is a key component of New Brunswick’s economic base but its contribution is a risk due to limited fibre supply. This report provides a detailed assessment of the industry’s current economic impact and estimates the potential economic impact of proposals to increase the wood supply from Crown land.
Atlantic Canada’s forest industry is contracting as a result of intense global market pressures. Between 2004 and 2006 the number of firms in Atlantic Canada’s forest industry dropped by 11% while the industry shed more than 8,000 jobs. This 24% decline in employment is more than double the 11% drop nationally. Despite these losses, the forest industry remains a crucial part of Atlantic Canada’s economy, currently accounting for about 15% of international merchandise exports and contributing 4.5% of total GDP in 2005.
