Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Nova Scotia’s Christmas Tree and Greenery Industry
This Christmas Tree and Greenery strategy, developed by a team of stakeholders across the
industry, presents a set of agreed-upon outcomes designed to support an approach that takes
industry-wide coordinated collective action to increase preparedness for climate change.
Balsam Needle Rust Guide
Thank you to CTCNS’ Acting Christmas Tree Specialist, Lienna Hoeg, who has created a guide for Balsam Needle Rust. Balsam Fir Needle Rust Guide Shearing Damage
Balsam Twig Aphid Guide
Thank you to CTCNS’ Acting Christmas Tree Specialist, Lienna Hoeg, who has created a guide for Balsam Twig Aphid. Balsam Twig Aphid Factsheet
Christmas Tree Cost of Production Report, Calculator & Tutorial
CTCNS Staff & Board worked with Barrington Consulting Group to create and publish this Cost of Production Report. Cost of Production Report: https://media.ctcns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CTCNS-Cost-of-Production-Report-2022-Barrington-OPS-final.pdf Download the Profit Calculator for Christmas Tree Growers by clicking here: https://ctcns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Profit-Calculator-for-Christmas-Tree-Growers.xlsx Let the CTCNS Resource Assistant take you through the Christmas Tree Cost of Production/Profit Calculator Tutorial below! https://anchor.fm/christmastreecouncil/episodes/Christmas-Tree-Cost-of-ProductionProfit-Calculator-e1jirraAnchor – The […]
Soil & Foliar Nutrient Recommendations 2019-2021
Soil sampling on Nova Scotia Christmas tree lots is an efficient way to grow knowledge of efficient ways to use resources – including finances, be environmental responsible, avoid problems such as canker, record keeping, and closing to window on growing a tree faster. In a desirable Christmas tree lot, the ideal conditions are drainage, pH […]
Weed Survey in Christmas Tree Lots
The CTCNS Research Team is conducting weed surveys of Christmas tree lots across Nova Scotia. This survey will provide insight on weed dynamics throughout lots and will help focus management strategies specific to growers needs. Enhanced Profitability and Environmental Sustainability of the Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Industry Through Nutrient Management Planning and Comprehensive Soil Mapping […]
Phosphorous Dip Trials
Anectodical evidence suggests that dipping seedlings in a Phosphorous fertilizer solution before planting will give the seedlings a competitive edge during the growing season. Since Phosphorous is associated with root development and growth, we are anticipating that a Phosphorous solution dip prior to planting will result in a favourable outcome (i.e., enhanced root mass, greater […]
Nova Scotia Soil Sampling Service
Last year, the CTCNS Research Team collected and submitted more than 1,000 soil and foliar samples from Nova Scotia Christmas Tree lots through the Soil & Foliar Analysis project in 2021. Due to ongoing interest in soil testing and customized nutrient recommendations, we have decided to offer soil sampling and interpretation support as a service […]
Egedal Fertilizer Promotional Video – Balsam Investments Ltd.
Gypsy Moth Monitoring Program 2021
Eastern Canada’s climate and availability of host trees have provided the ideal habitat for colonization of gypsy moths, which have invaded Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. The caterpillars feed on foliage, which presents a risk to local Christmas tree growers. As Gypsy Moth becomes a prevalent issue in Christmas Tree […]