Northern Hardwoods Research Institute
Growing More and Better Hardwoods
A forest’s future is determined long before the harvest.
The decisions we make today shape forest health, resilience, and value for decades to come. NHRI helps transform knowledge into better decisions throughout the forest value chain.
About Us
Who we are
Research & Innovation
Advancing knowledge and innovative solutions for sustainable forestry.
Services
Supporting better forest management through applied expertise.
Training
Building the knowledge and skills needed for the future of forestry.
Our Partners
Bringing together partners from across the forest sector to solve challenges through research, innovation, and knowledge mobilization.
Solutions for the Working Forest
One of NHRI’s strengths is transforming research into practical solutions that can be applied in the field. Explore some of our flagship tools developed to support sustainable forest management.
The Leaflet
NHRI’s quarterly newsletter, keeping you informed with the latest forest industry research, technology and best practices.
Silviculture Prescription System
A step by step system for northern hardwoods silviculture.
Tree Classification System
Classifying tree quality based on form and vigor.
Adaptive Silviculture
Reaching silviculture objectives in a changing climate.
Videos
Information and training in a convenient format.
Publications
Actionable knowledge and tools for practitioners.
