New Forestry Trade Certifications – an important accomplishment for the sector

By Marika Brown | February 17, 2023

In October 2022, Forestry Equipment Operator (Harvester, V190.1) and Forestry Equipment Operator (Forwarder, V189.1) became designated occupations under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certificate Act. Harvester operator, Mike Mills, and forwarder operator, Tory Baker, became the first successful operators certified by the province after completing a 3.5-hour practical assessment and documenting more than the required operating…

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UNB Wood Science and Technology Centre – The Future of Mass Timber in Atlantic Canada – November 1, 2019 – Dieppe NB

By Forest NB Forêt NB | October 18, 2019

This event will be held on November 1st, 2019 at the Wingate Hotel in Dieppe NB from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Those interested in attending this informative event are asked to visitEventbrite link:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-mass-timber-in-atlantic-canada-tickets-74321470519 to register and obtain Agenda. Please note Room discounts:The Wingate Hotel has a block of rooms set aside for this event for…

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