Resilient communities grow from trees!

Sustainable forestry benefits communities like yours in every corner of New Brunswick. In addition to providing rewarding careers, our forests are managed for biodiversity, environmental benefits, resiliency, and many cultural and social values.

 

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New Brunswick's rich forestry legacy is deeply rooted in its cultural and economic history. For generations, our forests have been a source of livelihood, providing employment opportunities, supporting local businesses, and contributing significantly to the provincial economy. The province's commitment to responsible forestry practices has made it a beacon of sustainable resource management.

 

At the heart of New Brunswick's forest industry lies a commitment to community development. Through education and job creation, investment in local businesses, and support for community infrastructure and initiatives, the forest industry is a driving force behind the vitality of our towns and cities.

Our members support their communities in many ways, such as

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Forest management for our future

New Brunswick's forest sector contributes to and facilitates significant economic activity and employment opportunities in every region of the province.

 

More than 10,000 New Brunswick residents are directly employed in the forestry sector, with an additional 16,000 people employed indirectly in businesses that support the forest sector. New Brunswick exports around $2.8 Billion of forest products annually, making it a critical part of our provincial economy.

 

Learn more about how our forests represent an economic future for New Brunswick communities.

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New Brunswick's environmental regulations around forest industry activity are some of the strongest in the world.

 

Explore how the forest industry in New Brunswick has embraced cutting-edge sustainable practices. Discover how our forestry sector ensures the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental conservation. We take pride in our commitment to the long-term health of our forests, ensuring that they remain thriving forests for generations to come.

Over 4,245,580 hectares of our forests are third party certified, one of the highest rates in country and in the world. Sustainable forest management helps NB forests remain healthy and productive all while supporting a strong forest industry that provides New Brunswickers with rewarding careers and renewable forest products. Intertwined with social and economic values, sustainable forest management practices works to conserve biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat and protect watersheds, while also helping to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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