October 20, 2023
The Profile of Canada's private forests and their economic contribution,
recently published by Canadian Forest Owners (CFO), reveals that silviculture and wood manufacturing activities from private forests created 37,500 jobs and generated $13.9 billion in revenue coast to coast in 2020.
by CFO, October 19, 2023
September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023
Judging by the silky nests in N.B. trees, it's been a good year for the fall webworm
by CBC, September 9, 2023
September 20, 2023
New Brunswick private woodlot owners wince over economic gut punch
by Saltwire, September 18, 2023
September 11, 2023
Maritimes Forest Technology Student receives Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship
pictured are Susannah Banks (L) and Matthew Bezanson (R)
August 23, 2023
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Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties
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by CBC News, August 22, 2023
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Canada to mount new challenge to U.S. softwood lumber duties
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by TJ News, August 22, 2023
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picture by Brunswick News Archives
August 18, 2023
From oak wilt to jumping worms: A look at the invasive species threatening Canada
by Global News, July 9, 2023
picture by Canadian Food Inspection Agency
August 13, 2023
Forestry Hall of Fame Member Peter deMarsh
Woodlot champion Peter deMarsh continues to receive honours posthumously for his outstanding achievements and prominence in forestry. Recently, deMarsh was elected into the New Brunswick Hall of Fame to recognize his major contributions to forestry. Visiting New Brunswick this summer? The Hall of Fame is located in the Woodmen’s Museum in Boiestown, New Brunswick.
August 2, 2023
Response to Statement of Public Interest Regulation under the Community Planning Act
The New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners, the voice of private woodlot owners in New Brunswick, would like to offer the following comments on the proposed regulation Statement of Public Interest Regulation under the Community Planning Act.
The statement of public interest for natural resources is extremely vague and does not offer any assurance or direction to ...
July 27, 2023
The Canadian Forest Owners submission commenting on the National Biodiversity Strategy
"On behalf of Canadian Forest Owners (CFO), we would like to propose the following comments on the 2023 Canadian Biodiversity Strategy using the series of questions in the document Toward a 2030 Biodiversity Strategy for Canada: Halting and reversing nature loss."
July 21, 2023
The staff and Board of the NBFWO would like to send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pam Folkins who passed away this week.
Pam was a member of the Federation, a past Manager at the SNB Forest Products Marketing Board, and was with the SNB Wood Co-operative for 47 years. We all had great respect for Pam. She was intelligent, resilient, and had a smile that made you feel welcome.
The private woodlot sector has lost a great champion and friend. Rest in peace Pam. We will miss you.
July 5, 2023
Response to the Timber Royalty Adjustment Regulation – Private Woodlot
Sustainability Act
The provincial government recently posted a draft update regarding the Timber Royalty Adjustment Regulation, under the Private Woodlot Sustainability Act. The draft was open for public commenting and the NBFWO submitted a response.
July 4, 2023
Increase in Crown land available for maple syrup industry
an additional 5,000 hectares of forested Crown land available for leasing over the next five years.
News release from Natural Resources and Energy Development
July 4, 2023
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has published the draft Improved Forest Management on Private Land federal offset protocol for a 60-day public comment period to seek public input on the draft protocol in order to help inform the preparation of the final protocol.
July 4, 2023
Opinion: A federal fleet of water bombers could help control forest fires
by Globe and Mail, June 16
June 29, 2023
Woodlot Owner Awards
View the recipients of awards presented by the regional Forest Product Marketing Boards
June 23, 2023
CBC News Maritime Noon segment discussing and answering questions on woodlot management
June 23, 2023
Is Eastern Canada doomed to follow the West into harsher wildfire seasons?
by Globe and Mail, June 12
June 16, 2023
Feds not saying why forestry singled out for carbon tax
by SaltWire, June 13
June 15, 2023
Climate change is exacerbating forest fires and vice versa, experts say
by Montreal Gazette, June 7
June 6, 2023
Public Review of Draft Regulations
DNRED currently has 2 items up for public review under draft legislations
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Amendments to the Timber Regulation – Crown Lands and Forests Act
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deadline for review June 21
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contact: Natural Resources and Energy Development
Email:Shawn.Morehouse@gnb.ca
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Timber Royalty Adjustment Regulation – Private Woodlot Sustainability Act
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deadline for review June 23
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contact: Natural Resources and Energy Development
Email:DNRED.Forestry@gnb.ca
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You can view the drafts in PDF format here
June 6, 2023
Green energy business eyes opportunity in P.E.I.'s net-zero plans
New biomass energy facility will take biomass — such as waste wood — and turn it into renewable diesel through a process called pyrolysis.
by CBC May 22
June 6, 2023
What log driving can teach us about forests, past and present
published May 17 in The Conversation
May 18, 2023
Canadian forest fires are the latest costly climate disaster that public accounts fail to capture
published May 18 by CBC
May 16, 2023
Proposed N.W.T. Forest Act acknowledges Indigenous rights to harvest wood
May 14, 2023
Dead or alive: Ticks that survive the winter have something in common
May 9, 2023
On May 9th, our Executive Director, Susannah Banks participated in the Forum on Forests held by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers in St. Andrew's, NB. This meeting brought together federal and provincial forest ministers as well as several stakeholders from the Canadian forest sector (forest owners, First Nations members, forest industry, conservation groups, certification organizations, and more) to discuss national policies regarding the management of Canada's forests.
The May Member Newsletter has more details about the event. Not yet a member? Click here to join!
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May 8, 2023
Canada's National Observer - Petitions push feds to ban Canada’s most popular pesticide
Updated May 8, 2023
2023 Spring Weight Restrictions have ended
Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic have ended for this year.
Southern New Brunswick ended April 30th, and northern New Brunswick ended May 7th.
July 18, 2022
April 20, 2023
Want to learn about Wood Pellets?
Read the latest newsletter from the Wood Pellet Association of Canada.
"With the planet’s changing climate, governments across the globe have implemented ambitious climate goals which have caused a seismic shift toward clean energy. The landscape is changing, accelerating the use of clean energy, and as a result bioheat from wood pellets are also shifting from niche to mainstream."
Click here to view.
April 3, 2023
In Eastern U.S., Climate Change Has Extended Forest Growing Season by a Month
by Yale School of Environment
March 27, 2023
Canada must keep pace with U.S. policy to remain competitive: FPAC
By Canadian Forest Industries staff
July 18, 2022
March 24, 2023
Scholarships and Bursaries in the Forestry field
Attention Forestry students! We have started compiling a list of scholarships and bursaries available to students here on the website.
If you know of other awards available, please let us know and we will add them to the list!
July 18, 2022
March 24, 2023
Non-Timber Forest Products webinar
On March 20th, NBFWO hosted a webinar with Dr. Ron Smith regarding our Non-Timber Forest Products project. The recording of the webinar is now available for viewing by members.
Click here to view.
March 20, 2023
July 18, 2022
February 18, 2023
New Forestry Trade Certifications
In October 2022, Forestry Equipment Operator (Harvester, V190.1) and Forestry Equipment Operator (Forwarder, V189.1) became designated occupations under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certificate Act.
Click here to read more information
July 18, 2022
February 18, 2023
NB Forest Products Commission position opening
Are you a woodlot owner / producer that is interested in the NB’s forest sector and advocating for landowner & producer interests?
The New Brunswick Forest Products Commission is an independent commission overseeing the marketing relationships involving forest industries (pulp mills and sawmills); forest products marketing boards (private woodlot owners and producers) and the provincial government.
The commission, composed of seven members, reports directly to the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development. It has an independent chairman, two persons representing forest industries – one for pulpmills and one for sawmills, two persons representing private woodlot owners and producers, and two persons representing the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development.
One of the current owner/producers candidates term on the Commission will soon be expiring.
You can read more details and apply here.
The deadline for applying is March 31, 2023.
July 18, 2022
February 16, 2023
Amendments to the TC Act
The document linked below, regarding updates to the Amendments to the General Regulation – Transportation of Primary Forest Products Act, was posted on the GNB website this week.
Click here to view
July 18, 2022
February 15, 2023
Amendments to Trespass Act
The 1-page document linked below, regarding updates to the Trespass Act was received from the Forest Products Commission on Feb. 8th, 2023. They ask that ask that stakeholders forward any comments they may have at their earliest convenience to Lori O’Brien, Strategic Planning and Intergovernmental Relations, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (lori.o’brien@gnb.ca).
Click here to view
July 18, 2022
February 8, 2023
Legislative of Assembly of New Brunswick Standing Committee on Public Accounts - Natural Resources and Energy Development - January 18, 2023
Click here to view the recording with Deputy Minister Tom MacFarlane.
February 2, 2023
The State of Canada's Forests: Annual Report 2022
Each year, The State of Canada’s Forests: Annual Report delivers thematic content about Canada’s forest sector through feature stories. This year’s features explore the theme of “Diverse forests for a diverse Canada.
July 18, 2022
Land Use Planning in NB - Statements of Public Interest
The NBFWO has been invited by the provincial government, as part of the Local Governance Reform Initiative, to hear our thoughts on the proposed Statements of Public Interest which the provincial government plans to introduce as a Regulation under the Community Planning Act.
January 26, 2023
New Brunswick Environment and Climate Change (ECC) is proposing to convert the tire recycling program to using the Extended Producer Responsibility model under the Designated Materials Regulation (Clean Environment Act).......
Short version: the government is proposing changes to regulations so that all tires - including off-road ones - will be included in the provincial tire recycling program. They are seeking comments on the proposed changes.
Full message from ECC - including contact information
The draft regulatory framework mentioned in message
December 2022
BIG CHANGES COMING FOR NEW BRUNSWICK PRIVATE WOODLOTS AND MARKETING BOARDS
by David Palmer
Written for the Atlantic Forestry Review, Fall/Winter 2022 (shared with permission of the author)