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February 5, 2026

Natural Resources: Statement on protected natural areas

The following statement was issued by Natural Resources Minister John Herron:

February 5, 2026

More stability in lumber industry key to ‘weather this storm’: N.B. Forest Products Commission

by CTV News

Photo: New Brunswick Forest Products Commission executive director Tim Fox is pictured. (CTV News)

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)

February 2, 2026

Protected lands on the chopping block under J.D. Irving's proposed forest swap

by CBC News

January 30, 2026

CTNA-ACPF: 7.3+ Billion Tree Seedlings Needed to Restore Just 15% of Forests Burned by Wildfire (2023/2025)

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 21, 2026

University (of Nottingham) study shows waste cardboard biomass is effective for power generation

by Bioenergy Insight

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 16, 2026

Letter from wood marketing board to N.B. minister points to forestry industry frustrations

CTV News

January 14, 2026

Big industry seeks exit from N.B. Power grid

Utility says letting forestry companies bypass them could push rates up for residential customers

by CBC News

January 8, 2026

Aboriginal title gives way to private interests in New Brunswick

by Gowling WLG, an Indigenous law firm's article on how the BC and New Brunswick Aboriginal title decisions compare.

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

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