Forestry in a Changing Climate

By Forest NB Forêt NB | January 30, 2020

New Brunswick has been blessed with a temperate climate that has shaped our renewable forest resource.  Over many generations we have used our ever-evolving knowledge of how forest ecosystems function to derive great benefits from forest management always with a focus on sustainability. Climate change is undoubtedly going to challenge our management practices but there is a saying that…

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A short look at a long year in Forestry

By Forest NB Forêt NB | January 3, 2020

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.…

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Silent Partner in Conservation Announcement

By Forest NB Forêt NB | November 1, 2019

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…

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Chloe Savoie

By Forest NB Forêt NB | October 23, 2019

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…

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