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The New Brunswick Forest Products Association is appealing to all parties to find an immediate solution to rising power rates in New Brunswick. For many years, we have advocated for more competitive power rates, reliable and clean energy. Our members have and continue to invest in energy efficiency. The fact remains that there is no…

Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Forest Products Association announced today their support for the revised purchase agreement between NB Power and Hydro-Québec. This new agreement, which will see a rate reduction among large industrial users as well as a rate freeze for light industrial users, is anticipated to inject stability into New Brunswick’s forest…

GoForestry officially launches the second phase of its promotional strategy. As a cutting edge, bilingual campaign focused on promoting the professionalism, innovation and opportunities within the forest industry, this phase builds on the campaigns past internet success and takes on the power of social networking! According to Daniel Gautreau, campaign coordinator, creating a modern cyber…

A campaign promoting career options within the forestry sector among the region’s youth has recently received some international recognition. The campaign’s interactive website Goforestry.ca received a Silver medal at this year’s Summit Creative Awards in Portland Oregon. The highly interactive website features an online video host as well as in-depth sector information, career profiles and…

Senator Percy Mockler of New Brunswick will Chair the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Fredericton – The New Brunswick Forest Products Association congratulates Senator Percy Mockler on his recent appointment as Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. His vast knowledge and experience of the challenges facing the forestry and agriculture sectors,…