Membership Information
Forest Products Association of Nova Scotia (FPANS) is the largest organization of forest interests in the province. Since 1934, the association has served as "the voice" of the forest industry in Nova Scotia.
To join, fill out the application located at the left of this page and return it to FPANS. Also sign and return a copy of the letter of commitment to the FPANS Stewardship Principles.
By joining FPANS, members can take part in and/or are represented in our various programs and initiatives:
Access Road Program.
Atlantic Teachers' Tour.
Envirothon Nova Scotia.
A code of practice manual, promoting safe and efficient work practices: "The Forest Professional Guidelines for the Stewards of Tomorrow's Forests". The manual can be downloaded by clicking here
or contact the FPANS office.
Code of practice manual for the sawmill industry "Loss Control Manual for the Wood Products Manufacturing and Handling Industry". The manual can be downloaded by clicking hereor contact the FPANS office.
FPANS Forest stewardship program complete with audits and certificate program.
Enhancement of training standards and educational programs designed to develop skilled forest industry workforce.
Government and public affairs programs on behalf of membership.
Communication with membership through a regular newsletter, updates and the association website.
National Forest Week activities.
Educational programs for school children.
Annual Meeting of FPANS membership.
Annual Kevin Corkum Memorial Award presented to an individual, group, or organization utilizing and promoting the safest work habits in the forest industry.
Annual Don Eldridge Memorial Award promoting sustainable forest stewardship practices.
Best Management Practices Manual (BMP) for Contractors and Operators. In January 2002, FPANS officially adopted the Nova Forest Alliance (NFA) Best Management Practices Manual for operators and contractors. The manual features a contractor’s code of practice. The BMP Manual was developed by forest contractors and operators to address the NFA's goal to improve forest practices within the NFA boundary area. The code does not describe how to carry out work on any given site, but it clearly sets standards that if followed by all contractors will ensure that work is properly planned, executed and communicated to those involved. Copies of this manual are available at a cost of $10.00 from the Nova Forest Alliance or by contacting the FPANS office.
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