Opinion: Collaboration for the Future of our Forests

We can all agree on the important role forestry plays in the economy of New Brunswick by providing jobs and income for thousands of people across the province and supporting dozens of communities around the province. The sector in New Brunswick is older than anywhere else in Canada and continues to thrive thanks to a…

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2022 Year in Review: Growing Opportunities in New Brunswick Forests

A key indicator of strength in the forest sector, much like the forests themselves, is resilience and adaptability in the face of challenge. On the heels of a global pandemic and rapidly changing global markets, the forest industry continues to translate challenges into opportunities. As climate change accelerates, we must acknowledge the important role our…

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2022 Ernie Strickland Scholarship Application

We are pleased to offer the Forest NB Family Strickland Scholarship again this year! Forest NB has awarded the Ernie Strickland Memorial Scholarship annually since 1998. Ernie Strickland, who passed away in 1996, was an instructor at the Maritime Forest Ranger School and a dedicated volunteer to the forestry sector. The scholarship was created by…

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Local Governance Reform – Challenges and Opportunities

As local governance reforms continue to advance to meet the rapidly approaching January 2023 deadline for implementation of the strategic restructuring of local government entities, statements of public interest for land use planning, and property taxation adjustments it is becoming evident that there are real implications for private landowners and for industries. An impracticable draft…

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