Trespassers can be a problem on your woodlot, particularly if they cause damage or steal timber or Christmas trees.

As a Nova Scotia woodlot owner you have the right to prevent people from entering your property under the Protection of Private Property Act.

Gates
Placing gates on your roads and locking them can be effective. Make sure gates are well marked and highly visible. Signs warning the public about the presence of a gate are also highly advisable.

Signs
'No Hunting', 'No Trespassing' and ‘No Cutting’ signs can help advise people that you do not wish them to enter your property.
 
Neighbours can also be asked to report any suspicious vehicles or activities to you immediately.

Resources

NS Department of Natural Resources Regional Offices
Contact Information

RCMP Telephone Contact Numbers
Nova Scotia Detachments
    902-426-3644

Woodlot Gates in Nova Scotia: Are Your Gates Safe?
- NS Department of Natural Resources Library
    902-424-8633

NSDNR Woodlot Management Home Study Program
- Online or Mail
Module 10A – Managing Woodlot Finances
  Planning & Investment Guide