Forest NB News
Applications open – The 2023 Ernie Strickland Scholarship
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 to forest sector family member. This memorial scholarship honours Ernie Strickland, who was an instructor at the Maritime Forest Ranger School and a dedicated volunteer to the forestry sector. This…
Read MoreDeveloping the workforce of tomorrow: New Forestry Equipment Operator Training (FEOT) program
As a province renowned for its abundant forest resources and commitment to environmental stewardship, New Brunswick recognizes the critical need for skilled professionals who can operate forest harvesting equipment efficiently and safely, to ensure the forest’s integrity while maximizing harvest production. The development of a Forest Equipment Operator Training Program is a pivotal step towards…
Read MoreWildfire Risk Mitigation is Sound Climate Policy
Devastating wildfires have been burning from coast to coast in Canada this year, impacting thousands of Canadians with evacuations and loss of homes, communities and infrastructure, blanketing provinces and states alike in smoke that impacts thousands more people with poor air quality. While a familiar slogan may come to mind – Smokey Bear’s “Only YOU…
Read MoreOpinion: 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…
Read MoreReducing GHG emissions through comprehensive management plans
The latest submission of Canada’s 2023 National Inventory Report (NIR) of greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations confirms that while Canada is making progress towards our 2030 Emission Reduction goals, there is still much room for improvement. Of particular note, the report confirms a long-known fact in the forest industry – that increased insect…
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