Jason MacLean

Director of Forestry

Jason MacLean’s official title is UINR’s Director of Forestry and just about every day he is in the woods. And when he is not out traipsing around the forest...he’s thinking about being there!

Jason graduated with Honours as a Forest Technician from Maritime Forest Ranger School in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He has worked for many years in the sector including MPValley Lumber in East Margaree, where he was a Forest Technician responsible for supervising forestry workers and harvesting operations. He also worked with JLC Forestry Operations in Antigonish as a Forest Technician responsible for silviculture block layout. Jason also spent time working in the forests of British Columbia.

Jason’s day-to-day work at UINR involves assisting in the supervision of forestry operations and monitoring contractors’ work quality, production and harvest block layout. He ensures that every job complies with environmental guidelines.

Jason is on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners.

When Jason is not working in the woods he is...you guessed it...playing in the woods! He loves to get out on his four wheeler. You can find him playing hockey, golf, skiing, or just about any outdoor activity.

“I have worked in other professions over the years, but it is great to be back in forestry doing what I am most passionate about. It is also nice to be part of a team that not only care about their work, but each other too.”

 

Jason: In the News

Our Unama’ki forests: Maskwi

Our Unama’ki forests: Maskwi

October 24, 2016Forestry, News

Our forests are more than just the trees that we harvest to make the hundreds of products we use every day. Forests are the homes for animals, medicines, plants, birds, insects, and some say, spirits. Our forests provide us clean air and water and, in return, healthy salmon, trout, and eels. It’s all connected! Traditional … Read More

Lynx tracking

Lynx tracking

April 9, 2014Forestry, News

Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) are endangered in Nova Scotia and are found in only three areas in Unama’ki. One area where they are found is in the East Bay Hills, the site of a proposed wind power project that would see 31 generators constructed. UINR has been conducting a lynx monitoring program to determine if … Read More

Welcome back Jason!

Welcome back Jason!

May 1, 2013Forestry, News, People

Welcome back Jason MacLean, UINR’s Assistant Forestry Manager. Jason graduated with honours as a Forest Technician from Maritime Forest Ranger School and also holds an honours certificate in Forest Resources. A graduate from Riverview High School, Jason has worked as a Forest Technician, chainsaw operator and labourer in Margaree, Ontario and British Columbia. Jason has also worked … Read More

UINR forestry tour

UINR forestry tour

June 14, 2010Forestry, News

UINR hosted a tour of a woodlot in the Truro area to educate Mi’kmaq communities on opportunities in forestry by showcasing good management techniques. UINR Forest Manager Assistant Jason MacLean joins Bruce Francis, Jay Dennis, William Jeddore, UINR’s Mark MacPhail and Perry Dennis.

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