25 years After the Big South “Christmas Mountains” Blowdown Event
Difficult to believe, but this Thursday (Nov.7) will mark the 25th anniversary of the Big South “Christmas Mountains” blowdown event. Similar to that historic day, we are expecting some snow this Thursday. The attached photos tell some of the story. Following the blowdown, there was significant planning undertaken by Repap (the Licensee at the time)…
Read MoreForest NB Comments on Worksafe NB Release of 2019 Premiums
9 November 2019 FREDERICTON, N.B. – Forest NB and its member facilities, that represent the majority of the forest product manufacturers in the province, are gravely concerned for the sector’s competitiveness given the dramatic and unprecedented increase in workplace compensation rates being imposed in the coming year. “An increase was expected but we were not…
Read MoreGovernment Appoints Cabinet
9 November 2019 FREDERICTON, N.B. – Forest NB congratulates the recently appointed ministers and looks forward to working with the cabinet as it moves to deliver on its mandate of returning fiscal balance to New Brunswick. The appointment of Mike Holland to the energy and resource development portfolio is viewed as a positive step in…
Read MoreNB Government Investment in Conservation
30 October 2019 FREDERICTON, N.B– Forest NB, in responding to the recent announcement by Natural Resources and Energy Development minister, Mike Holland, believes that the proposed doubling of protected and conserved land and water resources has the potential to have positive benefits for New Brunswick and the forest sector but with some reservations. “We are…
Read MoreSilent Partner in Conservation Announcement
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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