West Dalhousie Forestry Crew
Professional Forestry Services in Nova Scotia
(902) 526-2988

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew is a dedicated silviculture service provider proudly serving communities across Nova Scotia. Founded by a father and son team with over 30 years of combined experience living and working in the province, we bring expert knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable forest management.

Our comprehensive services include tree planting, building lot clearing, boundary line maintenance, fire mitigation, tree removal, firewood processing, brush cutting, and forestry consultation. We focus on delivering professional, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions tailored to the unique needs of Nova Scotia’s forests and landowners. Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to ensuring quality and efficiency in every project.

Our Services

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The West Dalhousie Forestry Crew offers the following services:

Tree planting labour and training
Pre-commercial thinning (PCT)
Weeding and spacing saw contracting
Small-scale logging (selective cutting, tree removal)
Forest and land management consulting
Roadway, trail cutting, building lot clearing, and boundary line maintenance

Reach out to discuss your next project:

902 526 2988
westdalhousieforestrycrew@gmail.com

Bronson Joudrey - Forest Technician

Andrew Oliver, RPF - Staff Forester

Western Woodlot Services Cooperative Ltd.

"With over 25 years of experience in the forest industry Adam has learned the value of delivering quality work has always met or exceeded standards for silviculture, planting, and forestry labour tasks that he has conducted for WWS. Adam consistently demonstrates care and concern for the forest at large, which is reflected in the quality of his work."

Comparing Traditional vs. Mechanized Forest Thinning in Nova Scotia

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew was happy to take part in this study back in Spring of 2024. Here's the results:

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Coarse woody debris in Nova Scotia Forest

The Importance of a Diverse Skillset

28 years of working in the Nova Scotia forestry industry has taught me (Adam) that diversity is important not only for the forest but also for your body and career. The over-reliance on specialized work can lead to dead ends. Market and funding changes, weather conditions, and the fast pace of modern society demand a diverse set of skills in order to remain economically viable. The goal of the West Dalhousie Forestry Crew is to have a fully trained and certified crew that can

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew

The West Dalhousie Crew: The Future of Silviculture in Southwest NS

West Dalhousie Crew Cache, Noah, and Adam after planting over 7000 trees in the Sperry & Bell Woods/West Dublin. Credit: LaHave Coastal Plant At West Dalhousie Forestry Crew, we believe a career as a forestry labourer is worthwhile and rewarding, forestry workers, however, do not spring fully formed from the forest floor. Too many people say that today's youth don’t want to work and that there is not an abundance of silviculture work to be found. This is of course not true

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew Professional Forestry Services in Nova Scotia (902) 526-2988

Comparing Traditional vs. Mechanized Forest Thinning in Nova Scotia

The Importance of a Diverse Skillset

The West Dalhousie Crew: The Future of Silviculture in Southwest NS

West Dalhousie Forestry Crew
Professional Forestry Services in Nova Scotia
(902) 526-2988