Commentary
Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle (BSLB) Voluntary Moratorium
In response to a decision taken at a special meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 7, 2007, the New Brunswick Forest Products Association unanimously supports a voluntary one-year moratorium that provides for the prohibition and/or restriction of movement of the BSLB and associated host spruce materials including: trees, logs, wood with bark…
Read MorePower Rate ‘Shock’ Threatens NB Industry’s Competitiveness & Viability
Amid speculation of a looming double-digit hike in electricity rates this year, New Brunswick’s manufacturing and resource sectors are calling for a longer term plan for dealing with NB Power’s debt and for greater certainty in future power costs. “A reliable, cost effective supply of electricity is essential to our competitiveness,” said CME’s energy committee…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Forestry Has A Future
The mandate of the Self-Sufficiency Task Force is to generate conversation and stimulate the free-flow of ideas on our future prosperity and independence in New Brunswick. Whether you agree or disagree with the recommendations, there remains one indisputable fact – the status quo for New Brunswick’s forest industry is no longer acceptable if we expect…
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