Forest Products to be Added to The Nova Scotia Loyal Program.

February 5, 2025 nnpress

Nova Scotia forest products will soon be marketed through Nova Scotia Loyal. Producers can enrol in the program, and they will be approved automatically.

“We want to make buying local easy and clear when it comes to our forest products,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources. “That’s why we’re adding Nova Scotia Loyal branding, so consumers can choose local lumber and other forest products.”

Forest products that are grown, harvested, crafted or manufactured in Nova Scotia and sold to consumers are eligible. They will be labelled with Nova Scotia Loyal stickers or tags in retail stores to help consumers identify and choose them.

Minister Rushton made the announcement at the Forest Nova Scotia annual general meeting on Monday, February 3.

Nova Scotia Loyal staff attended the two-day meeting to enrol producers in the program; producers can also enrol online. Nova Scotia Loyal staff will work with enrolled producers to determine how to best identify, label and market their forest products.

Quotes:

“Nova Scotia’s forestry sector produces high-quality products that people use every day. Nova Scotia Loyal is a great opportunity to showcase these wonderful products and help people support our businesses across the province.”
— Todd Burgess, Executive Director, Forest Nova Scotia

Quick Facts:

lumber, wooden mouldings and wood pellets are examples of Nova Scotia forest products that are sold in retail stores and could be included in the program
Nova Scotia’s forestry sector generates about $1.8 billion per year in economic activity and supports about 6,400 jobs in the province