Community - Advocacy - Opportunity

our values

Forest NB is a non-profit industry association representing New Brunswick's forest industry. Serving as a common voice in relations with government and the public, we aim to empower our members to help grow a better future for our communities. We endeavour to raise public awareness of sustainable forest management practices and provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and issues facing the sector and local communities.

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Message from our Executive Director

Challenge is a catalyst for change and growth, and we are living in challenging times.

Forestry and forest products are integral to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of New Brunswickers. Just as integral are the myriad values we collectively invest in our forests - aesthetic, spiritual, recreational, conservational, and economic. All these values are important, and all are part of the fabric of who we are.

The industry has and will continue to support New Brunswickers and their values because they are our values too - we too are people who live here, play here, thrive here. Together we will manage these valuable resources sustainably, achieve climate solutions, strengthen communities, maintain biodiversity, and build equity; we will promote the benefits of sustainable forest management to achieve all of these.

I look forward to working with the people who value our forests, both within and outside of the industry, as we rise to the challenge of ensuring that our forests continue to provide for us and remain forests for future generations.

Together we will grow.

Together we are Growing a Future for our Communities Through Renewable Forests.

Kim Allen, Executive Director of Forest NB

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A voice for NB's Forest Sector since 1957

Since its founding in 1957 as the New Brunswick Forest Products Association, Forest NB has been a steadfast advocate for the province’s forest sector. Established during a time when over 200 mills were operating in New Brunswick, the organization’s initial focus centered on critical issues such as labor standards, workplace compensation, timber royalties, crown leases, and the fight against the spruce budworm. Over the decades, Forest NB has adapted to the evolving challenges and opportunities of the industry—from navigating the Crown Land and Forest Act of 1982, to enduring the devastating sector crisis of 2008 that halved the province’s forest capacity. In response, the organization underwent a strategic transformation in 2013, rebranding as Forest NB to better reflect its renewed vision and mission. Through ongoing advocacy, support for innovation in forest management, and a strong commitment to sustainable practices, Forest NB continues to be a vital force in maintaining the health and economic importance of New Brunswick’s forest sector.

Get in touch!

For general inquiries or to be connected with the correct team member.

(506) 452-6930
communication@forestnb.com

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Our Members

Our industry is deeply tied to the communities we work in. The work we do has implications for everyone, and we want everyone to have a say.

 

The forest industry is one of the largest employers in many of NB's rural communities. Many of those villages, towns, and cities actually formed around forest industry operations, meaning that our work is woven into the history and social fabric there. In all communities, we connect with the people who live where we work through public consultation and by building lasting relationships.

Producing Members

Associate Members

Affiliate Members

Partners

Sustainable forest products, made in NB!

From wood harvesting machinery to tiny wood pellets, dimensional lumber to pulp fibre for textile manufacturing, to hardwood pallets and tool handles, our members manufacture diverse products for domestic and global marketsAt Forest NB, we champion their integrated community-based businesses and diverse products, along with their responsible management of the working forest.

Meet the Forest NB Team

Kim Allen

Executive Director

Born and raised in rural New Brunswick, Kim has a life-long affinity for all things wild and natural. Early years spent in fields, forests, and water shaped her formal education and career paths. She has over 35 years of experience in agriculture, environmental, and resource management. With a background living and working in rural, resource-based communities, Kim has a practical understanding of the complex, synergistic relationship that rural and urban New Brunswickers share. She takes pride in representing a dynamic and sustainable forest sector and is passionate about shaping better futures for our communities. Kim is also active in the agriculture sector as a Professional Agrologist and enjoys most of her free time outdoors, gardening, fishing, hiking, hunting, and exploring new places on her motorbike.

You can reach Kim at executivedirector@forestnb.com

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Andy Tree

Communications and Marketing Manager

As Communications and Marketing Manager for Forest NB, Andy has taken a hands-on approach to strengthen communication initiatives with a goal of increasing public knowledge of how New Brunswick's Forestry Industry continues to innovate and set the standard for sustainable and prosperous forest management. His varied background in website design, content creation, and digital marketing makes him a flexible and versatile asset to the team. In his free time, Andy is a passionate hiker, photographer, and an avid board game player.

You can reach Andy at communications@forestnb.com

 

Recent Events

Forest NB helps to support New Brunswick's forest sector by providing a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and issues facing the sector and local communities. Some of our past events are archived below.

2025 Industry Forum

Explore the 2025 Forest NB Industry Forum, titled "Embracing Change and Growing Impact", which took place March 12-13, 2025.

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2024 Finland

Read about Forest NB's Innovation Tour of Finland's Forest Sector in October, 2024.

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2024 Industry Forum

Explore the 2024 Forest NB Industry Forum, titled "Community Resilience Through Canadian Forestry, which took place March 13-14, 2024.

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2023 Industry Forum

Explore the 2023 Forest NB Industry Forum, titled "Growing Opportunity: Forestry for the Future of NB Communities", which took place March 15-16, 2023.

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Forest NB Membership

At Forest NB, we strive to unite forest products manufacturers, value chain partners, and other related business to present a common voice in dealings with government and the public. From government and public relations to exclusive networking opportunities, the benefits to membership are always growing. Please reach out today to learn more.

Advocacy and management of relevant issues pertaining to forest sector and your business

Opportunity for input into Forest NB priorities and policies

Communication and marketing services, representation in Forest NB marketing

Government and other association relations management

Industry networking opportunities at Forest NB AGM/Industry Forum and semi-annual meetings

Community and educational outreach representation opportunities

For details on joining Forest NB, please contact executivedirector@forestnb.com

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