Forest NB News

New Brunswick’s forest industry is at a crossroad, an observation reinforced with the recent release of two important reports – the Thom Erdle Task Force Management Alternatives for New Brunswick’s Public Forest and the Roberts-Woodbridge Future Opportunities for the Forest Products Industry in New Brunswick report. The Erdle Task Force team included representation from conservation…

When the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) released its report last week entitled Building Competitiveness in Atlantic Canada’s Forest Industries: A Strategy for Future Prosperity it reinforced the New Brunswick Forest Products Association’s position that forestry in New Brunswick is far from a sunset industry. While the report delves into recent industry contraction, it is…

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 than answers, making it virtually impossible to evaluate on any level. The idea behind the plan, according to Council spokesperson…

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 concept of a forestry hub exclusive to northern New Brunswick, however, requires an explanation. Without details on all that a “northern…

(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 clearly illustrates the deep appreciation New Brunswickers have for working forests, and the need for industry to develop new…