Protecting the Remaining Acadian Forest
Ensuring our unique Acadian forest is protected for future generations.
The Acadian forest has been listed as one of six endangered forests in North America. New Brunswick makes up a large portion of the Acadian forest. Ensuring that the Acadian forest is properly managed here in New Brunswick is key to maintaining this unique forest region. Begin by discovering the Acadian forest, find out why it is endangered, and learn how you can help protect this precious resource.
Forest management must consider first and foremost adequate habitat for wildlife, protection for streams and rivers, climate change impacts and forest diversity in terms of age and species. New Brunswickers have repeatedly expressed a desire for changes in the way our Crown forest is managed. The people of the province want to save animal populations decimated by overcutting, stop the damage to our rivers and lakes, and diversify our forest-based economy.
Forest Publications
Time for a Change? Community forestry in NB
2010, 8 pages, Bilingual.
At-Risk Watersheds in New Brunswick – Report
2009, Available in English and French. 8 pages.
Keeping Public Resources in Public Hands: Advancing the Public Trust in Canada
By Scott Kidd, 2006
Our Acadian Forest in Danger
By David Coon, Karen DeWolfe and Inuk Simard. 2005.
Available in English. 50 pages. The state of forest diversity and wildlife habitat in New Brunswick. This study examines whether forest management in New Brunswick is sustaining our Acadian forest ecosystems.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the New Brunswick Forest: A Conversation
Available in English and French. 21 pages.
Forest Organizations
Forests for NB –  A website dedicated to publishing information about the controversy sparked by the NB government’s Crown Lands and Forest Strategy announced on March 12, 2014. The website is organized by members of the New Brunswick Environmental Network.
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society NB Chapter – CPAWS NB is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the permanent protection of New Brunswick’s wilderness areas. Our goal is to work cooperatively with groups, governments, industry and individuals across our great province to ensure the future survival of New Brunswick’s wilderness areas and the species they contain.
Community Forests International – Community Forests International’s mission is: “To foster environmental stewardship internationally by establishing community forests, promoting sustainable forestry techniques and initiating environmental education.”
Falls Brook Centre – An environmental education organization located in Knowlesville, NB. Falls Brook Centre’s biodiversity program includes a focus on the Acadian forest region.
Fundy Model Forest – The Fundy Model Forest is a partnership of diverse groups that come together to share ideas and information, evaluate the impact of various approaches to resource management, and undertake research to assist in better forest management.
Nature NB – Nature NB is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate, conserve and protect New Brunswick’s natural heritage, through education, networking and collaboration.
Nature Trust of New Brunswick – The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is dedicated to identifying, promoting, protecting and maintaining the province’s ecological landscapes.
N.B. Federation of Woodlot Owners – The website for the 40,000 woodlot owners in the province of New Brunswick.
Nick Hawkins Photography – Nick Hawkins is a wildlife photographer and photojournalist specializing in natural history, science and conservation. His work explores the diversity of the Acadian forest.
Upper Miramichi Community Forest Partnership – A partnership between the Upper Miramichi municipality and residents, and the Conservation Council that explored community forestry options.
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