Posts Tagged ‘Forestry’
Forest Sector Solutions: Balance & Innovation for the Future
If the last two years have shown us anything it’s that change is certain. The pandemic has certainly highlighted the challenges with our healthcare and education systems, and we are keenly aware of the need to build better services in the province. The rapidly rising cost of goods and services underscores how markets and supply…
Read MoreGrowing A Future For Our Communities
The vision for Forest NB – and all of our member companies – is to grow a future for our communities through renewable forests. But what does that really mean and what does it look like in action? In the coming months we’ll be sharing highlights for some of the things our members are doing…
Read More2022 Forest NB Industry Forum- Registration Now Open
2022 Industry Forum Diversity, Digitalization, and Innovation in the Forest Sector May 11th & 12th Fredericton Convention Centre This year marks the 65th year for Forest NB (New Brunswick Forest Products Association) as the voice of forestry in the province. Join us as we reconvene in person for an exciting and informative program focusing on…
Read MoreForest NB Working to Address Labour Force Gaps
Like many other sectors, the forest industry is currently facing a shortage in labour force resources. This shortage is forecasted to increase dramatically over the next 10 years as New Brunswick’s significant aging demographic moves into retirement. Approximately 100,000 workforce vacancies are anticipated in New Brunswick during this time, and only some will be filled…
Read MoreCFFO Announces Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship
To honour the memory and legacy of Christopher Lee and to celebrate his innumerable contributions to the advancement of social and economic development in communities across Canada, CFFO has established the Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a post-secondary student enrolled in a forestry-related discipline at a Canadian…
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