1. Softwood Tree Identification and Silvics

2. To practice silviculture in Nova Scotia it is essential to recognize common trees.
Once a tree is identified you can understand its rooting habit, windfirmness, associated species, favored growing sites and shade tolerance.
With this information you can make an informed decision about the trees on your woodlot.

3. Silvics and Field Identification Characteristics of Softwood Trees in Nova Scotia
The section includes a rough guide to help with identification. An average tree does not exist.
Trees we will be looking at or for are:
Silvics of Balsam Fir
Silvics of Black Spruce
Silvics of Eastern Hemlock
Silvics of Jack Pine
Silvics of Red Pine
Silvics of Red Spruce
Silvics of Tamarack
Silvics of White Pine
Silvics of White Spruce

4. Balsam Fir

5. Black Spruce

6. Eastern Hemlock

7. Jack Pine

8. Red Pine

9. Tamarack

10. Red Spruce

11. White Pine

12. White Spruce