Posts by Andy Tree
Government of Canada Recognizes Biomass as Key Player in Clean Energy Transition – New Brunswick Set to Capitalize on Opportunities
Fredericton, November 22, 2023 – Forest NB Executive Director, Kim Allen, released the following statement: “Forest NB commends the Government of Canada for its forward-thinking approach with the decision to include forest biomass as an eligible source of clean energy under the Clean Technology and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits (ITCs). This policy change, announced…
Read MoreVideo: Understanding Canadian Forests & Learning About Your Trees
Canada’s forests are as incredible as they are large. With more than 300 Billion trees across our beautiful country, it can be a bit difficult to truly grasp the scope of our forests. To better understand them so that we can have better discussions about forest management, Andy breaks down your 8,000 trees in our…
Read MoreNew Videos Celebrate New Brunswick Forestry
Forest NB is excited to be sharing regular educational videos highlighting stories and successes of forestry in New Brunswick. With plenty more videos in the works, you can follow our journey exploring many exciting topics, careers, companies, and organizations all working together to manage and protect our forests while growing opportunities for our communities. Here…
Read MoreApplications open – The 2023 Ernie Strickland Scholarship
We are pleased to offer the Forest NB Family Strickland Scholarship again this year! Forest NB has awarded the Ernie Strickland Memorial Scholarship annually since 1998 to forest sector family member. This memorial scholarship honours Ernie Strickland, who was an instructor at the Maritime Forest Ranger School and a dedicated volunteer to the forestry sector. This…
Read MoreWildfire Risk Mitigation is Sound Climate Policy
Devastating wildfires have been burning from coast to coast in Canada this year, impacting thousands of Canadians with evacuations and loss of homes, communities and infrastructure, blanketing provinces and states alike in smoke that impacts thousands more people with poor air quality. While a familiar slogan may come to mind – Smokey Bear’s “Only YOU…
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