Logging

Logging is one of Nova Scotia's big industries.

Types of Trees logged in Nova Scotia

1. Black Ash
2. Black Cherry
3. Beech
4. Balsam Poplar
5. Basswood
6. English Oak
7. Ironwood
8. Large Tooth Aspen
9. Red Maple
10. Red Oak
11. Sugar Maple
12. Trembling Aspen
13. White Ash
14. White Birch
15. American Elm
16. Yellow Birch


Black Ash Tree      
Red Maple Tree
   Trembling Aspen Tree


The trees must be alive to be harvested and a certain size.   This includes height and width.  The tree must also be growing quite straight and not leaning over.

References
http://www.inspire.net/trees/name/commonname.html
http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/FORESTRY/inventory/reports/sawlogguide.pdf
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