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Weather-wise, we have enjoyed a beautiful summer and fall in New Brunswick. Our eastern maritime climate has once again spared us from the drought and forest fires that have caused widespread damage and some devastation in western Canada and USA. It is not surprising that the Maritimes is getting increasing attention as a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire to. Hopefully we can get COVID-19 under control in the near future, then get our focus back to more normal activity.

Based upon the (temporarily) improved COVID-19 situation this past summer, your ARPFNB Executive Committee planned “Meet & Greet BBQs” for Forestry Students and ARPFNB members at each of UNB and UdeM. We were able to host the UNB event in Fredericton on September 28th, but unfortunately we decided to postpone the UdeM Edmundston event that was scheduled for October 5th, due to the rapidly worsening COVID numbers. Our Fredericton event was well attended (more than 70 Forestry students and more than 10 ARPFNB members) with lots of good discussion. We used this opportunity to ask the students to complete a survey, in which many students expressed strong interest in site visits and chances to network with practicing professional foresters. We will plan some site visits and additional networking opportunities to occur once COVID restrictions ease. STAY TUNED.

On the “Right to Practice” front, our joint ARPFNB-NBFTA committee has only met once since our respective Annual General Meetings. The NBFTA representatives have been meeting on their own to discuss the proposed legislation and to work through their issues and concerns. We are hopeful and optimistic that our joint committee will soon resume meeting and working collaboratively to further improve the legislation, and to develop proposed By-Laws. We hope to schedule a “Right to Practice Update - Q&A Zoom Session” for all interested ARPFNB and NBFTA members early in 2022 (before our next AGM).

Our Association’s fiscal situation is good. Our membership numbers are increasing slightly each year. The only area where we are falling behind is our Scholarship Donations. We rely largely on our Life Members to support our scholarship fund in lieu of paying membership dues. To date in 2021, we have raised less than 50% of the $4000. In scholarships we award annually to forestry students attending New Brunswick universities. I urge our Life members to consider making a tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund.

We are just a few short months away from the end of 2021. We will be looking for members to serve on the ARPFNB Executive and other committees. Please consider volunteering. If you have an interest, send the Association a short email (info@arpfnb.ca) and we will assist you with the nomination process.

We are also looking for award nominations: if you know of a worthy candidate for the “New Brunswick Forestry Hall of Fame”, or the “Professional Forester Achievement Award” or the “Young Forester Achievement Award”; please let us know.

THANK YOU.

- Blake Brunsdon, RPF
Click here to see roles & responsibilities for ARPFNB Executive members. 
Nominations for the Executive Committee are now being received for two councilors positions and the Vice President position which are available for election this year.  Please consider volunteering for these positions. 
Email us at info@arpfnb.ca
IT IS TIME TO GET YOUR COMPLETED NOMINATIONS INTO OUR OFFICE - NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2021

HALL OF FAME

The New Brunswick Forestry Hall of Fame was established in 1983 by the ARPFNB. The Hall of Fame is located in the Woodmen’s Museum in Boiestown, New Brunswick. The first members were elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983. There are currently 47 members in the Hall. The objectives of the Institution are:

  • To recognize and honor the achievements of individuals who have attained prominence and distinction in any field of forestry, and those who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of forestry in New Brunswick.
  • To permanently record and give public prominence to the achievements of such individuals in a public display centre.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Persons who by outstanding achievement have attained prominence in any field of forestry or who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of forestry in New Brunswick are eligible for election to the New Brunswick Forestry Hall of Fame.

NOMINATIONS

  • RPFs or any member of the public can place nominations for this award. Three or more ARPFNB members must sign the nomination. Nominations must be received by the Executive Director of the ARPFNB by December 31 each year.
  • Nomination forms for this award can be found at: Hall of Fame Nomination Form
  • New Brunswick Forestry Hall of Fame Rules and Regulations can be found here: Hall of Fame Rules and Regulations.
     
PROFESSIONAL FORESTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The New Brunswick Professional Forester Achievement Award is presented to an active member of the Association of Registered Professional Foresters of New Brunswick for outstanding achievement and contribution made to the sustainable management of New Brunswick’s forests.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A nominee for the Award must possess the following characteristics:

  1. RPF in good standing
  2. Demonstrate adherence to the ARPFNB Code of Ethics
  3. Demonstrate initiative in progressing the science/management of NB’s forests
  4. Recognized by her/his peers as a leader in forestry
  5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
  6. Promotes awareness and action towards sustainable forest management practice

NOMINATIONS

  • RPFs or any member of the public can place nominations for this award. Three or more ARPFNB members must sign the nomination. Nominations must be received by the Executive Director of the ARPFNB by December 31 each year.
  • Nomination forms for this award can be found at: PFAA nomination (PDF)

YOUNG FORESTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Young Forester Achievement Award (YFAA) was created in 2014 to recognize individuals who make significant, unique and outstanding contributions to the sustainable management of New Brunswick forests early in their career.

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

  1. Outstanding achievement shall be judged on the basis of:
    • An individual in the discipline of forestry for distinguished personal contribution that has resulted in substantial advances in the science or practice of forestry; or
    • Dedicated and dynamic leadership in domestic or international management, research, affairs of professional and scientific societies, or education; or
    • An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the forestry discipline early in their career; or
    • Superior personal or group accomplishments in forestry related fields where the results obtained contribute to the advancement or promotion of the forestry profession
  2. Recipients need not be members of the ARPFNB provided that their contributions are judged to be of outstanding importance to forestry in New Brunswick.
  3. The recipient has not previously received the award.
  4. The recipient is 40 years of age or younger by December 31 in the year the nomination was brought forth.

NOMINATIONS

  • RPF’s or any member of the public can place nominations for this award. At least 3 ARPFNB members must sign the nomination. Nominations must be received by December 31 each year.
  • Nominations forms are available at: YFAA nomination (PDF). Rules and Regulations can be found here: Young Forester Achievement Rules & Regulations.
  • It is recommended (but not mandatory) that the nominee be informed of the nomination in order to ensure eligibility and veracity of the information presented
  • The original nomination document must be received by the ARPFNB by December 31st. Only completed nomination documents received by the deadline will be considered by the Awards Committee.
  • Nominations from previous years can be resubmitted if it is still considered relevant.
  • RPFs or any member of the public can place nominations for this award. Three or more ARPFNB members must sign the nomination.
NOVEMBER 2021
NCC Nature Talks

The Life Aquatic with Fernando Lessa:
A deep dive into BC's waterways
Wednesday November 3, 2021 | 2 :00 - 3:00 PM ADT
Speaker: Fenando Lessa, Photographer and storyteller & Ginny Hudson, Manager of Conservation Planning and Stewardship.  
REGISTER NOW
Usage of digital value chain optimization in forest inventory catalogue processes
Thursday November 4, 2021 | 2:00 -3:00 PM ADT.
Speaker: Adam Dick, Canadian Forest Service, Atlantic Forestry Centre | REGISTER HERE 
Forest Carbon Offsets: What is Driving the Buzz
Thursday, November 4, 2021| 2:30 - 3:30 PM ADT
Speaker:  David Stevenson, RPF  Director of Canadian Operations, Finite Carbon
As part of the E-Lecture series: Opportunities and Challenges in Canada's Forests - Carbon, GHG Emissions and Climate Change – Fall 2021    REGISTER HERE
Coastal Connections: A speaker series on The Quoddy region
Thursday November 4, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Speaker: Sebastian Teunissen – Canadian Whale Institute
REGISTER HERE
Working through challenges, synthesizing insect pheromones
(emerald ash borer and white-marked tussock moth)
Thursday November 18, 2021 | 2:00 -3:00 PM ADT.
Speaker: Peter Mayo, Canadian Forest Service, Atlantic Forestry Centre. As part of the Atlantic Forest Research Collaborative:  Autumn e-Lecture Series.
REGISTER HERE
Net Zero Emission Ambition and Forest Ecosystem / Traditional Territory Restoration in Canada
Thursday, November 18, 2021| 2:30 - 3:30 PM ADT
Speaker:  John Kendall, RPF  Chief Operating Officer, Down to Earth Carbon LLP
As part of the E-Lecture series: Opportunities and Challenges in Canada's Forests - Carbon, GHG Emissions and Climate Change – Fall 2021    REGISTER HERE
DECEMBER 2021
Mobilizing National Tree Seed Centre resources to plant the right trees in the right locations
Thursday December 2, 2021 | 2:00 -3:00 PM ADT.
Speaker: Donnie McPhee, Canadian Forest Service, Atlantic Forestry Centre. As part of the Atlantic Forest Research Collaborative:  Autumn e-Lecture Series. REGISTER HERE
64th National Forest Pest Management FORUM
December 7, 8, and 9, 2021 | 2 :00 - 6:00 PM ADT
Organized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy, the Forum is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts, managers, and practitioners in Canada. The objectives are to share information on current and future pest conditions, pest control operations, environmental issues, and the development of alternatives to chemical insecticides, as well as to discuss new technology and the latest research findings.
Registration deadline is Wednesday December 1 @ 12:00 pm (ET). REGISTER NOW
Estuarine warming and cold-water habitat loss (primarily focused on Atlantic Salmon) due to climate change in the Morell River and the Chéticamp River.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | 2 :00 - 3:00 PM ADT
Speaker: Kathryn Smith (Dalhousie University)
As part of the 2021- 2022 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation Webinar Schedule | Horaire des webinaires de FCSA 2021- 2022  GO TO MEETING
 
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