The New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners is a member-based, not-for-profit organization that advocates on behalf of all private forest owners, promoting their interests and rights.
We are a dynamic group of family-owned forest owners that promote sustainably managed private forest resources, which contribute to the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of rural communities across New Brunswick.
The voice of New Brunswick's private woodlot owners
UPDATED: Monday, Aug 25, 3 pm
Clarification on restrictions and permitted activities from DNR (Aug 25):
Most restrictions that were placed on Crown lands [and private lands] due to the high risk of wildfires will be removed at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday [August 26]. A burn ban, however, will remain in place.
With the exception of areas near active forest fires,
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Crown lands will be re-opened for recreational and industrial activities.
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Restrictions will remain for timber harvesting, which will only be allowed between the hours of 6 p.m. and noon to avoid the hottest and driest portion of the day. This will be reassessed on a daily basis.
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Other forestry operations, including planting, site preparation, and thinning will not have a time restriction.
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Regional offices of the DNR will reopen to the public on Tuesday, except for the one in Miramichi.
If you received a permit from DNR during the previous restriction period, please contact them again to get a new permit that outlines the new criteria.
No activity will be allowed in an active fire zone.
Contact your local office of the Department of Natural Resources, or call 1-833-301-0334, should you have questions.
Up-to-date information on wildfire risks and burn bans is available at GNB.ca/FireWatch
People can mitigate the wildfire situation by obeying the burn ban, reporting wildfires, not smoking in the woods and using all-terrain vehicles responsibly.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to check the daily burn notice to see the current status in their area.
NB Wildfire Season - Information Updates for Private Woodlot Owners
CBC NB interview with Rick Doucett
August 19, 2025
As a provincial organisation, we recognise that the work of the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wabanaki.
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