Commentary
A short look at a long year in Forestry
As is the custom at this time of year we pause and reflect on the happenings that have transpired over the past twelve months. For me the most transformative trend of the year has been the encouraging acceptance of forestry and forest management as a tool to stave off the dire consequences of climate change.…
Read More25 years After the Big South “Christmas Mountains” Blowdown Event
Difficult to believe, but this Thursday (Nov.7) will mark the 25th anniversary of the Big South “Christmas Mountains” blowdown event. Similar to that historic day, we are expecting some snow this Thursday. The attached photos tell some of the story. Following the blowdown, there was significant planning undertaken by Repap (the Licensee at the time)…
Read MoreSilent Partner in Conservation Announcement
Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland’s recent announcement of a doubling of public land dedicated for protection is being celebrated by the province’s conservation community. This is a significant accomplishment and for the most part the forest industry views this as a positive step towards making our natural landscape more sustainable. The forest industry has long…
Read MoreChloe Savoie
Congratulations to Chloe Savoie of Belledune for earning the 1000$ Forest NB Ernie Strickland scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Chloe is enrolled full time at CCNB in Moncton, studying financial planning. Good luck Chloe in your professional career. Forest NB has awarded the Ernie Strickland Memorial Scholarship annually since 1998. Ernie Strickland, who passed…
Read MorePrivate wood supply 101- Fairness explained
One of the issues garnering interest heading into the fall sitting of the legislature is the repeated call to modernize the crown land and forests act (CLFA). Especially vocal in this call is the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owner’s (NBFWO) President, Rick Doucet. In a recent NBFWO blog authored by Mr. Doucet there is…
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