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
- 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