Statement on the impacts of rail strikes on NB’s forest sector

By Andy Tree | August 21, 2024

Rail disruption will have crippling impacts to an already challenged forest sector in New Brunswick, and across Canada. Prolonged stoppages of rail service will have devastating impacts on many critical sectors in New Brunswick, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges, and jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands of New Brunswick workers. The disruption will almost…

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2023 Year in Review

By Andy Tree | March 11, 2024

The year 2023 marked another significant chapter in the story of New Brunswick’s forest sector. In the face of uncertainty and increasing constraints of inflation, regulatory changes, competing land uses, ongoing global issues and trade impacts, the sector continues to be characterized by resilience and community-focus. Industry participants continue to seek efficiencies and innovative solutions…

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Government of Canada Recognizes Biomass as Key Player in Clean Energy Transition – New Brunswick Set to Capitalize on Opportunities 

By Andy Tree | November 22, 2023

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…

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Forest Industry Managing for Maple Syrup Ambitions at Own Risk

By Forest NB Forêt NB | February 4, 2022

The organization representing New Brunswick maple syrup producers have recently voiced their dissatisfaction with the pace at which additional public land leases have been made available to syrup producers. It is disappointing to see the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association support a campaign that disparages existing forest product companies when they should be seeking opportunities…

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