Community & Sustainability
New Forestry Trade Certifications – an important accomplishment for the sector
In October 2022, Forestry Equipment Operator (Harvester, V190.1) and Forestry Equipment Operator (Forwarder, V189.1) became designated occupations under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certificate Act. Harvester operator, Mike Mills, and forwarder operator, Tory Baker, became the first successful operators certified by the province after completing a 3.5-hour practical assessment and documenting more than the required operating…
Read More2022 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…
Read MoreForest 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 MoreTwin Rivers and Forest NB Came Together Today to Donate $500 to Both Atelier R.A.D.O and Keepers of the Light.
In an effort to bolster support for families in need, Twin Rivers and Forest NB came together today to donate $500 to both Atelier R.A.D.O, based in Edmundston, and Keepers of the Light, based in Plaster Rock. If you wish to donate to these organizations, it would help many :Atelier R.A.D.O. inc. : 506-735-6313Keepers of…
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