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Northeastern Christmas Tree Association (NECTA) primarily serves as an export service provider for its members who are growers of Balsam Fir Christmas trees. Our organization facilitates the export of quality trees to international markets, supporting the growth and success of our members.

NECTA primarily serves the Northeastern region of Nova Scotia, including Antigonish, Guysborough, and Pictou County. However, growers from across Canada are welcome to join and take advantage of our services.

The Associations

  • Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers’ Association (LCCTPA) serving the South Shore of Nova Scotia – Lunenburg, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens.
  • Cobequid Christmas Tree Producers’ Association (CCTPA) serving Central Nova Scotia area of the province – Cumberland, Colchester, Hants, Halifax.
  • Northeastern Christmas Tree Association (NECTA) serving Northeastern Nova Scotia – Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough. novascotiachristmastrees.ca
  • Cape Breton Region contact: Dave & Jenna Lee Mombourquette – greenhillsfarmcompany@gmail.com.

Contacts for each association can be found here: Partner Association – CTCNS.com

Benefits of Membeship:

  • Stay informed with the latest industry news
  • Receive notifications about courses, field days, and events hosted by NECTA or its members
  • Connect with the Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia (CTCNS) and stay updated on provincial announcements
  • Access information on grants and funding opportunities
  • Get expert advice and support for any questions related to your Christmas tree farm
  • Gain access to current price lists

New Entrant Kit – Resources for New Growers

The Christmas Tree Council of NS Research Team offers a site visit to new growers upon initial contact to assess the suitability of the site for a Christmas tree lot. During the visit, the following can be provided:

  • Soil sampling
  • Site evaluation
  • Physical copies of resources or directions to online resources, upon request

For more information about the ‘New Entrant Kit,’ please contact Andee Weatherby at aweatherby@ctcns.com. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at sales@necta.ns.ca. We’re happy to assist.

Preliminary Land Characteristics

If you’re currently looking for land or have land, here are a few tips on site selection for Balsam Fir or Christmas tree lots:

  • Avoid frost pockets. These are usually in low-lying locations with tall or thick stands on their lower sides.
  • Aim for a flat site. It’s easier to manage and harvest trees when they aren’t on heavy slopes.
  • Try to get eastern or northern exposure. Trees on south-facing slopes are prone to frost damage and western slopes are prone to wind damage.
  • Look for a site with good drainage. Conifers are resilient but they don’t like to have wet feet. You’ll have far more success if your site is well-drained.
  • You want deep, moist soils with high organic matter content; they’ll hold the moisture and nutrients better. Avoid heavy clay soils.

Become a Member of NECTA!

If you’re interested in joining NECTA, please complete the attached membership form and email it back to sales@necta.ns.ca. Payment options are available on the form.

We look forward to having you as part of our association.

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