Learn with Forest NB
Explore Forest NB's videos, activities, and other resources designed to help you learn about our forests.
You have 8,000 trees!
Let's learn about them!
Welcome to an engaging glimpse into Canadian forestry through our infographic, shedding light on the thoughtful management of our country's expansive forests. This visual journey explores the careful balance Canada strikes between environmental preservation and resource utilization. Dive into the complexity of sustainable practices, debunk deforestation, and celebrate the nation's commitment to responsible management of our forests.
Explore forest carbon with our hands-on resource!
How much Carbon Dioxide is in a tree?
We all need trees! Not only do they provide essential ecosystem services, but they also help us to mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration. With our interactive Carbon Storage Ruler, explore the role our forests play and how the carbon they store through their growth compares to our day-to-day emissions.
The State of Canada's Forests Annual Report
Canada has been managing its forests according to the principles of sustainable forest management for many years. The State of Canada's Forests: Annual Report has been a trusted and authoritative source of comprehensive information on the social, economic and environmental state of Canada's forests and forest sector for 33 years.
State of the Forest Report - 2023
New Brunswick’s State of the Forest report is designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of forest resources in New Brunswick.
This report is intended to provide easy-to-understand information using publicly available data about our forests and the forest management system in our province, along with examples of the environmental, social, and economic benefits provided to New Brunswickers. In addition, this report presents areas of innovation and advancement related to the sustainable management of our forests as a renewable natural resource.
"New Brunswick’s public forests are a place for wild species to thrive, a place of cultural significance, a setting for people to enjoy nature, and a driver for economic growth – both now and for generations to come. "
In this document released in 2023, the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development outlines their vision and long-term goals for New Brunswick's Crown forest.
Forestry & Conservation - Natural Resources and Energy Development
New Brunswick's forests are a place for plant and animal species to thrive, a setting for people to enjoy nature, and a driver for rural economic growth - both now and for generations to come. Sustainable forest management uses sound forest science, a world-class research network and modern processing facilities which has allowed New Brunswick to be one of the largest producers of sustainable wood products in the country. Learn more about how forest resources are managed sustainably through stewardship, adaptation, and innovation.
Climate Change in New Brunswick
The science is clear. In Canada, climate change will see temperatures rise two times faster than the global average.
Learn more about what we can do and explore the ways New Brunswicker and Industry are working to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by visiting GNB's Climate Change website.
Forests and forestry - Natural Resources Canada
Canada is rich in forest resources and a world leader in sustainable forest management. The health of our forests, as well as the communities that depend on them are influenced by a variety of environmental, societal and economic factors.
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)
The Forest Products Association of Canada and its members are looking to partner with decision makers on collective action in support of wide-ranging goals and objectives that will recognize and support the transformative progress forest products companies have made in forest management, GHG emissions reduction, and the creation of an innovative, more sustainable economic future for Canada.
Healthy Forest Partnership
The Healthy Forest Partnership (HFP) arose as a means of researching an early intervention strategy- proposed by researchers from the Canadian Forest Service and the University of New Brunswick-to control spruce budworm populations.
The HFP was formed to harness the collaborative power of an Atlantic-wide partnership between researchers, industry, government and the public to address the impacts of a spruce budworm infestation.
The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF)
The Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is a not-for-profit, member-based organization. Founded in 1908, the CIF-IFC is the oldest forest society in Canada, serving as the voice of forest practitioners representing foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, educators and many others with an interest in forests and forestry.
The CCLM Knowledge Portal currently consists of one main portal divided into three subportals: 1) Boreal Caribou, 2) Wetland Knowledge and 3) Land Management. The main portal, accessed via the CCLM home page, showcases material specific to the CCLM and shares highlights from each the subportals. You can search the entire site from the main portal or navigate to one of the subportals for resources and materials specific to that area. Additional filters are available to further narrow your search.
The site provides a diverse range of content, including academic journal articles, projects, reports, fact sheets, newsletters, videos, an interactive map and more.
Educational Resources & Links
Envirothon NB
The Envirothon® is an environmental and natural resource conservation problem-solving, teambuilding and leadership experience and competition for high school students (grades 9-12 or ages 14-19) across the United States, Canada, and China. Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles, experiential learning and hands-on outdoor field experiences, the Envirothon fosters student learning in the areas of AQUATIC ECOLOGY, FORESTRY, SOILS and LAND USE, WILDLIFE, and CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Project Learning Tree Canada
Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is committed to advancing environmental literacy, stewardship, and green career pathways, using trees and forests as windows on the world. Our award-winning environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathway resources offer a lifetime of learning from early childhood through adulthood. Our wide and diverse network provides professional development for educators and opportunities for young people to explore nature and the diversity of green careers in the forest and conservation sector. Together, we are growing future forest and conservation leaders.
Atlantic Teachers' Tour - Forests Worth Knowing
The Atlantic Teachers' Tour has become recognized as one of the best professional development programs in the region. Tours have been held in all three Maritime Provinces, exposing participants to the extent, vitality, and importance of the region's forests and the people, industries, and communities who depend upon them. It is a collaborative effort among the forest product companies, academic organizations, governments, land owners, conservation groups and many, many others, as year after year, they come together to contribute their time, knowledge, and passion in the development of one truly awesome program.
Forest NB on YouTube
Catch up with the latest videos from the Forest NB team.