The Conservation Council's plan suggesting the provincial government tie stewardship and management of forest resources on Crown land to local communities is woefully short on specifics. Until details are released, the concept leaves more questions … [Read more...]
Make New Brunswick A Forestry Hub
Recently, the Leader of the Official Opposition, Jeannot Volpé suggested designating northern New Brunswick as a forestry hub. It's an interesting concept and acknowledges the significant role forestry plays in many northern communities. The … [Read more...]
No Surprises with Survey Results
(Fredericton, NB) - The New Brunswick Forest Products Association (NBFPA) says there were no surprises in the recently released public survey on forest management in New Brunswick. Association President and CEO, Mark Arsenault, says the survey … [Read more...]
State of the Forest Report Indicates Forest Industry is Making Big Improvements
FREDERICTON - On December 15, 2006, the Minister of the Department of Natural Resources, Donald Arseneault, released the second annual State of the Forest Report. Mark Arsenault, President of the New Brunswick Forest Products Association is … [Read more...]
Moratorium Will Cripple Forest Industry
The call for a moratorium on the movement of Crown wood to mills in the province will cripple an already ailing provincial forest industry, claims New Brunswick Forest Products Association President and CEO Mark Arsenault. Arsenault is confused by … [Read more...]
