In this forest update, a heads up on how to mobilize for our forest in New Brunswick, analysis of Nova Scotia’s move towards FSC certification of its forest and news of trade action being taken against Irving Paper and other companies for putting cheap wood on the U.S. market. If in Fredericton, hope to see […]
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FREDERICTON — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick has released a powerful tool that shows people just how close the proposed Energy East oil pipeline will be to their home, cottage or favourite fishing hole. The interactive Google Map allows users to see the nearly 300 points at which the oil pipeline will intersect rivers
What bird in our forest sings a song that sounds like “Hey, free beer?” What tree’s tea was used to treat scurvy? What company controls most of our public forest? Save your answers for TREEvia, a special night of fundraising for the Conservation Council on Wednesday, March 11! Round up a team and enjoy a
Tracy Glynn, coordinator of our Forest Conservation and Energy programs, spoke to media following the launch of the National Energy Board’s application to participate in the Energy East oil pipeline hearing. People who are affected by the proposed pipeline or those with relevant knowledge to share about the potential impact of the pipeline have until March
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In 2012, the federal government changed the way pipeline projects are reviewed, and part of that involved putting up more hoops that folks like you and I have to jump through in order to offer our input. Yes, at times slogging through the National Energy Board’s process can feel about as thick and gooped-up as the bitumen
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This might sound a bit silly, but yes, folks, you have to apply to have your say about the Energy East oil pipeline proposal! Even if you just want to write a letter outlining your concerns about the project, you still have to apply for permission. And now is the time to apply! Today —
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The National Energy Board will begin accepting applications to participate in TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline hearing beginning February 3, 2015. The form will only be available for a period of four weeks. Who needs to apply? 1. You are someone who will be directly affected by TransCanada’s Energy Pipeline or 2. You have relevant knowledge
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We have good news to warm you this frigid January morning! The Nature Trust’s application for a leasing agreement with the City of Fredericton to co-manage the Ferris Street forest and wetland surrounding the Sunset berry fields has been accepted by Fredericton City Council. The agreement aims to ensure that this special area of Fredericton
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(Voir ce message en français) (Fredericton, N.B.) — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is commending the provincial government for releasing the details of the forestry agreements signed last year by the previous government. “We’re pleased this government has cast some transparency and light on deals New Brunswickers should know about,” says Lois Corbett, Executive
This week’s Energy East update includes recognition by four Premiers that pipelines need assessing for its climate change impact and a lot of anti-pipeline fervour going on! Finally, Premiers talk climate change While the National Energy Board says it’s not interested in climate change or environmental impacts as a primary focus of its review of
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