About the Federation
The New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners is a member-based not-for-profit organization which promotes the social and economic interests of private woodlot owners in New Brunswick through a united voice.
New members are welcome; any private woodlot owner, company or organization is eligible to be a member of the NBFWO.
Our History
In 1977, the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Producers was incorporated with the purpose of representing private woodlot owners and workers in the market place, with industry and government.
In 1985, it was renamed the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners / Federations des propiétaires de lots boisé du N-B Inc, with the objective of supporting private woodlot owners being maintained.
For many years the Federation acted as an umbrella organization facilitating activities amongst the seven regional forest products marketing boards (FPMB). The FPMBs were the 'members' of the Federation, paying yearly dues that covered the adminstrative services we supplied. A ruling by the NB Forest Products Commission in October of 2021 meant that the FPMBs could no longer be members of the Federation as they cannot lobby for changes to legislation or regulations that impact their powers.
In order to continue our vision to be a dynamic and sustainable network of private forest owners, we needed to pivot how we operated. Our membership became individual woodlot owners from throughout NB. In May 2022, a new board of directors was elected from amongst the membership. Every person that joins the Federation has a vote at our Annual General Meetings. You have a say in the values and direction of the Federation, and we will continue to promote and amplify the concerns and interests of the membership.
We welcome all comments, suggestions and questions from our members. Feel free to reach out at any time.
What We Do
We support and connect you to the people, information and experiences that allow you to maximize the enjoyment of your woodlot.
How We Do It
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We advocate for your interests and the rights of private woodlot owners at all levels of government,
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We promote your economic and social interests as a private woodlot owner,
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We coordinate educational opportunities,
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We source funding to implement projects,
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We collaborate with government departments, the provincial forest products marketing boards and other like-minded organizations,
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We administer the provincial silviculture program funding for private lands on behalf of the government,
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We keep you up to date on what is going on with industry, the government and the forest product marketing boards through our monthly newsletter and social media.
New Brunswick's private woodlot owners are a varied group consisting of all ages and backgrounds
The Federation is incorporated under the New Brunswick Companies Act, has by-laws and is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors.
I would say one of the main reasons I am a member is that I really like receiving the monthly news letter. It really is a way for woodlot owners to keep up to date on what is going on with industry, the government and our Marketing boards. The federation has been around a long time and has a relationship with all stake holders in forestry that would be very hard to replace.