Hi Folks,
The 2018 AGM minutes are now available for review. Please take a few minutes to review these before attending the AGM next week.
Riley
2018 NBFTA AGM Minutes
DOWNLOAD HERE: 2018 AGM MINUTES
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2019 AGM Announcement
Hi Folks,
The NBFTA AGM will be held on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at the Delta Beausejour Hotel in Moncton, NB. The meeting will be in Room Shediac C and will start at 1pm. Once again, the meeting is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Woodlands Forum Spring Meeting and this year CWF’s 100th Anniversary.
Please notify all your colleagues,
We look forward to seeing you there,
Riley
Nominations for Technician of the Year Open
The New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association (NBFTA) is still accepting nominations for the Technician of the Year, this is awarded annually to recognize a member of the Association for outstanding achievement. The award will recognize the achievements or contributions of a forest technician / technologist to forestry. The award shall be awarded only once to an individual.
Deadline for applications is March 22nd, 2019
Nominations
Any member of the NBFTA may be nominated for this award. A member of the Association or a member of the public may make a nomination for this award, nominations shall be e-mailed to contact@nbfta.org Or faxed to 356-4281 (Attention Blair DeGrace). In order for a nomination to be accepted it must be signed by two members of the NBFTA. A resume of the individual being nominated must accompany the nomination.
Evaluation Criteria
A nominee for the Technician of the Year Award shall exhibit the following:
o Is a member in good standing of the NBFTA
o Demonstrate adherence to the code of ethics of the NBFTA
o Demonstrate initiative in progressing forest technical/technological field
o Be recognized by her/his peers as a leader in forestry
o Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education
o Demonstrate a commitment to the NBFTA
More details for the award can be found at:Technician of the Year Award
Forestry Equipment Contractor Opportunity
Acadian Timber has an immediate opening for forestry equipment contractors to supply equipment to operate on our timberlands located in the Plaster Rock Region of Northwest New Brunswick.
The following mobile equipment is required to operate on a double shift basis:
• Processor and Forwarder
The successful contractors will be accountable to:
• Verify compliance with Provincial Legislation and Company standards.
• Maintain equipment in satisfactory condition to meet established availability standards.
Those interested are encouraged to contact Acadian Timber by Email at hr@acadiantimber.com or by phone at (506) 740-1400.
Best of luck to those that apply.
2019-01 Acadian Timber Forestry Equipment Contractor Opportunity
DOWNLOAD HERE:Acadian Timber Forestry Equipment Contractor Opportunity
Forest Renewal & Vegetation Management Seminar
On Thursday, January 17, 2019, from 10:00am–12:00pm Forestinfo.ca will be putting on a series of presentations for the Association of Registered Professional Foresters of NB (ARPFNB) & NB Forest Technicians Association (NBFTA) at the K.C. Irving Theatre in Fredericton.
There are no fees for admission. This is a great way to acquire CE credits and meet up with some colleagues!
Please forward this on to any other forest professionals that may be interested.
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Join us for Presentations from Leading Scientists and Experts on the Science of Forest Renewal & Vegetation Management
TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
• The Science of Vegetation Management & Forest Renewal – Dr. Nelson Thiffault, NRCan
• Forest Management on Crown Lands in NB – Chris Ward, ERD
• Environmental Risk of Glyphosate use in Canadian Forestry – Dr. Chris Edge, NRCan
• Glyphosate: Understanding the Issues – Dr. Len Ritter, University of Guelph
Thursday, January 17, 2019, 10:00am–12:00pm
K.C. Irving Theatre, 1350 Regent Street
ForestInfo_Invite_Jan17_NBFTA_ARPFNBDOWNLOAD HERE:Forest Renewal & Vegetation Management Seminar
Winter 2018/19 Azimuth
Hello Folks,
A link to the latest Azimuth is below. Please read and distribute far and wide. If you have content to add in the future please be sure to contact us so we can add it…
Also, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a happy start to the 2019 New Year!
Thanks,
Riley
DOWNLOAD HERE:Winter Azimuth 18/19
Job Posting – Inside/Outside Sales Rep at BAP
Hi Folks,
BAP is Hiring!
Inside/Outside Sales Position
Interested candidates are asked to submit their resume to:
bphillips@bapequipment.com
Attached is the job description:
BAP Job-Inside-Outside-SalesDOWNLOAD HERE:BAP Position
Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia
Hi All,
In the past several months, Nova Scotia had “An Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia”. Below is the Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations. This was completed by William Lahey of Dalhousie University.
Note the conclusions on Forestry Professionals on Page 57.
Riley
Lahey_FP_Review_Report_ExecSummaryDOWNLOAD HERE:Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
The Addendum contains some very interesting material around forestry practices:
ADDENDUM:Addendum for An Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia
Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meeting
Hi All,
The 2018 Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meeting will be taking place October 17 – 18, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Truro, Nova Scotia.
The Canadian Woodlands Forum and our host Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corp. cordially invite you to attend the 2018 Fall Meeting in the ‘hub’ of Nova Scotia!
Our program entitled, “Growing Healthy Forests for the Future” will focus on managing our forest resources to sustain a competitive forestry sector and prosperous communities”. Both the technical program and field trip will focus on elements of the wood value chain and the integration of the forestry sector, high-performance forestry to grow quality sawlogs, and different management approaches to maintaining ecological value.
This two-day event will bring together forestry professionals and community leaders from across the Atlantic region. Check out the preliminary program & hope you can join us!
Sincerely,
Peter Robichaud
Executive Director, CWF
DOWNLOAD HERE: Fall Program
Summer Azimuth
Hi Folks,
This was delayed in coming, but below you will find the 2018 Summer Azimuth. Thanks Dusty for putting this together and thanks to all those who contributed.
Riley
2018_Summer_NBFTA AZIMUTHDOWNLOAD HERE: 2018 Summer Azimuth