Biodiversity Conservation and Forestry Technical Report Series
The Biodiversity Conservation and Forestry Technical Report Series (TRS) is the Department of Natural Resources primary means to document and distribute peer-reviewed scientific and technical research findings, along with associated conclusions and recommendations relating to biodiversity conservation and forestry in the province.
The TRS accommodates five types of reports:
- research reports
- technical notes
- information bulletins
- reports of activities
- reference guides
Reports published by the TRS have been approved by the TRS Coordinating Committee, and all documents submitted for consideration as a research report, technical note or reference guide have undergone peer review.
Learn more: TRS Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)
Prospective authors should consult the Instructions for Authors (PDF) before submission.
Questions about the TRS and submissions should be sent to biodiversitytechreports@novascotia.ca or forestrytechreports@novascotia.ca.
Biodiversity conservation publications
- Forest Ecosystem Classification for Nova Scotia (2022): Technical Guide (Biodiversity Tech Report 2023-003) (PDF) – Author: Kevin Keys, Peter Neily, Scott Maston, Eugene Quigley, Sean Basquill, Bruce Stewart
- Forest Ecosystem Classification for Nova Scotia (2022): Field Guide (Biodiversity Tech Report 2023-002) (PDF) – Author: Peter Neily, Sean Basquill, Eugene Quigley, Kevin Keys, Scott Maston, Bruce Stewart
- Comparing Moose aerial survey methods in Nova Scotia: distance sampling, density surface models, and stratified random blocks (Biodiversity Tech Report 2023-001) – Author: Jason Airst, Jared Tomie
- Barrens ecosystems in Nova Scotia: Classification of heathlands and related plant communities (Biodiversity Reference Guide 2020-001) (PDF) – Author: Caitlin Porter, Sean Basquill, Jeremy Lundholm
Forestry publications
- Nova Scotia Silvicultural Guide for the Ecological Matrix: Second Edition (PDF) - Authors: Timothy McGrath, Mark Pulsifer, Robert Seymour, Lisa Doucette, Graham Forbes, Ryan McIntyre, Randy Milton, Lizz Cogan, Matthew Retallack, Tara Crewe, Scott Maston, Jamie Ring, Jason Chard, Meagan Mahoney, and James Steenberg
- The Ecology of White Spruce (Picea Glauca (Moench) Voss) in the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest in Nova Scotia. (PDF) - Author: Peter D. Neily, Timothy P. McGrath, Bruce Stewart, James W. N. Steenberg, Lucian Mustain, Alexander Manley, and Michael Brown
- Live Retention Levels in Highland Fir Forests Following a Spruce Budworm Outbreak (PDF) - Author: James W. N. Steenberg, Jamie Ring, and Peter D. Neily
- Comparison of Site Index and Land Capability for Different Softwood Species in Species Stock-Type Trials (Forestry Tech Report 2026-002) (PDF) - Author: James Steenberg, Timothy McGrath, Peter Neily, Eugene Quigly, Troy Rushton, Carolyn Benvie
- Evaluation of Area-Based Retention Using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems on Selected Harvest Sites in Nova Scotia (Forestry Tech Report 2026-001) (PDF) – Author: Jamie Ring
- Succession of Intolerant Hardwoods after Partial Harvesting: 37 Year Results (Forestry Tech Report 2025-001) (PDF) – Author: Jane Kent, Timothy McGrath, Troy Rushton, Bob Murray
- Nova Scotia Forest Carbon Calculator (NSFCC): Overview, Methodology, and Application (Forestry Tech Report 2024-001) (PDF) – Author: James Steenberg, Rob O'Keefe
- A Nutrient-Sustainable Harvest Assessment Tool for Nova Scotia Acadian Forest s (Forestry Tech Report 2023-04) (PDF) – Author: Kevin Keys, Jana Bockstette
- Updated Functions for the Nova Scotia Growth and Yield Model for Softwood Plantations (Forestry Tech Report 2023-003) (PDF) – Author: James Steenberg, Robert O'Keefe, Jamie Ring, Troy Rushton, Timothy McGrath
- Restoring Late Successional Species Through the Release of Future Seed Trees (Forestry Tech Report 2023-002 ) (PDF) – Author: Jane Kent, Timothy McGrath, Bob Murray, Troy Rushton, James Steenberg
- The Oldest Trees in the Maritimes - A Stand Analysis Forestry (Tech Report 2023-001) (PDF) – Author: Emily Woudstra, Brad Butt, Peter Bush
- Natural succession of Nova Scotia's northern red oak (Quercus rubra) forest communities (Forestry Tech Report 2022-001) (PDF) – Author: Brad Butt, Emily Woudstra, Peter Bush