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February 5, 2026
Natural resources minister says logging already-protected areas off the table
The move follows reporting that J.D. Irving’s conservation proposal included harvesting in protected areas.
by CBC News
photo: Natural Resources Minister John Herron said the province wants to increase its protected lands in the "right way." (Silas Brown/CBC)

January 22, 2026
How solar-powered devices in New Brunswick are capturing the sounds of rare birds from afar
The autonomous recording units have so far identified five at-risk birds
by CBC News, Dec 31, 2025
photo: The Nature Trust of New Brunswick has 10 autonomous recording units installed across its preserves to collect and identify bird calls throughout the year. (Benjamin Ford/CBC)

January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Carney forges new strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China focused on energy, agri-food, and trade
"Canada has set an ambitious goal to increase exports to China by 50% by 2030. To achieve this outcome, Prime Minister Carney and President Xi discussed increasing two-way investment in clean energy and technology, agri-food, wood products, and other sectors."
Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
January 8, 2026
Germany’s dying forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2. Can a new way of planting save them?
Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answers
photo: Spruce trees killed by bark beetles in the Harz mountains near Schierke. The pest has ravaged German forests since 2018. Photograph: Matthias Schräder/AP
The Guardian





