While it seems that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the labour crisis for the forest industry, both here in New Brunswick and across Canada, the pending labour shortages have been on the horizon for some time now in Atlantic Canada. The New … [Read more...]
Celebrating the 24 000 Employees
People in New Brunswick are all connected in some way to our forests. The many values we have are rooted in cultures, livelihood, conservation, and recreation. Many of these people work in the New Brunswick forest sector – 24,000 of them in fact. I … [Read more...]
Forest NB member AV Group recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s top employers
Congratulations to Forest NB member AV Group on being recognized in the Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers 2016 competition. The competition, now in its 8th year, highlights the region’s best workplaces based on an 8-point evaluation scale. These … [Read more...]
Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of Sustainable Forestry Initiative, explains the difference between deforestation and responsible forestry
https://youtu.be/Ia1ZZol0CeM As President and CEO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Kathy Abusow understands the importance of responsible forest management and forestry practices. While she feels that forest conservation is necessary, … [Read more...]
Attendance doubles at 2016 Forest NB semi-annual meeting and field tour
Nearly 80 forest industry professionals and stakeholders dawned their hard hats and took to the woods as part of Forest NB’s Semi-Annual Meeting and Field Tour from September eighth to ninth in Campbellton. The event provides an opportunity for … [Read more...]
