FOREST PROFESSIONAL

Tanya graduated from Acadia University in 2018 with a BSc. in Biology before completing the Forestry Technician program at Fleming College, ON in 2023. Tanya has worked with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables in a variety of roles including as a Wildland Firefighter, Wildlife Park Interpreter, and Forestry Technician assistant for the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Strike Team in Milton. Originally from Westville, Tanya spends a lot of time traveling across the province to meet with landowners. In her free time, Tanya enjoys birding, board games, hiking and camping.

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Liam is a graduate of the Maritime College of Forest Technology, NB where he received his diploma in Forest Technology in 2023. He is also a member of the Nova Scotia Forest Technicians Association and certified in Nova Scotia Forest Ecosystem Classification. Originally from Pictou County, Liam previously worked as an Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Scotia Glen Camp. When Liam is not cruising woodlots or meeting woodland owners, he is busy instructing students at the Pictou County Forest School. In his spare time, Liam enjoys camping, x-country skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

WOODLAND CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR (NSAWC)

Ellie is in her second year at Natural Resources Environmental Technology (NRET) program at NSCC Truro Campus, expected to graduate this Spring (2026.) As Woodland Certification Coordinator, Ellie provides private land FSC forest certification coordination and outreach to Nova Scotia's small private woodlot owners, on behalf of the Nova Scotia Association for Woodland Certification. She recently completed a summer work term with the Department of Natural Resources Forest Inventory Team, and has written for Atlantic Forestry Review. In her free time, Ellie enjoys foraging and gardening in the summer, and skiing in the winter.

FOREST READY FIELD TECH

Mitchell is in his second year of the Natural Resources Environmental Technology program at NSCC Strait Area Campus, with an expected graduation in 2026. Originally from Inverness County, Mitchell has gained hands-on experience through conservation projects with Parks Canada, the Department of Natural Resources, and other environmental initiatives. He enjoys volunteering with local sustainability efforts and has developed skills in field navigation, watershed management, and forest ecosystem preservation. In his free time, Mitchell enjoys hiking, reading, gardening, and hiking.