Reports/Materials
Time for a change?
Community forestry in NB
2010
Free PDF version
8 pages
Bilingual.
Bee-friendly Seed Bomb
2010
Free PDF version or available for free upon request.
Colourful flyer on CCNB’s Backyard Bee Box Project, including how to make seed bombs.
Traditional Forest Knowledge (poster)
2009
Free PDF version
Available in English and French. 8 pages.
Aliens Among Us? (Postcard)
Do you know which species are native to NB?
White-tailed Deer, Yellow Warbler, Wood Turtle or Canadian Tiger Swallowtail?
Available upon request.
Aliens Among Us? (Postcard)
Do you know which species are native to NB?
Gray Tree Frog, Basswood or Gypsy Moth?
Available upon request.
Traditional Forest Knowledge: Conversations (report)
2009
Free PDF version
Summary of conversations with forest knowledge keepers in NB.
At-Risk Watersheds in New Brunswick (report)
2009
Free PDF version
Available in English and French. 8 pages.
Restoring the Acadian Forest: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes
By Jamie Simpson
2008
$20.00
155 pages
The Vital Organs of our Lakes and Rivers (activity sheet)
2008
Free PDF version
Available in English and French. 3 pages.
This activity sheet contains class activities for teachers, and it meant to accompany the Down by the River poster. The activity sheet contains several hands-on class activities for students aged 10-13, as well as further information on the various wildlife habitats found in and near rivers and lakes.
Down by the River (poster)
2008
Free
Bilingual double-sided.
Ideal for children aged 10-13, this poster describes the plants and animals that have a special connection with the water, and how our streams, rivers, and their shorelines provide essential habitats which must be protected from destructive human activities.
Protecting our rivers and lakes means…
2008
Free
Available in English and French. 6 pages.
The source waters of our rivers and lakes in New Brunswick are largely located on public (Crown) lands, and it is the forests on these lands that protect the quantity and quality of fresh water. This document explains the links between healthy forests and clean, safe fresh water, and provides suggestions on how to better protect our rivers and lakes.
What’s wrong with this picture?
2008
Free
Available in English and French. 5 pages.
This pamphlet briefly explains the state of the Acadian forest type in New Brunswick, and highlights some of the proposed changes to Crown forest management plans.
Our Acadian Forest (placemat)
2007
Free
Available in French and English. Double-sided.
These placemats provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn about the unique habitats and species of the Acadian forest at the dinner table. With fun facts, memory testers, and dynamic wildlife photos, these placemats are very popular.
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
Free PDF version
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.
Save Our Forest
2005
Free
Available in French and English. 4 pages.
This tabloid describes the Acadian forest type that covers all of New Brunswick, and details some of the unique features of this forest type that are endangered by industrial forestry operations.
Give Us Back Our Forests
By David Coon
2004
Free
Available in English and French. 24 pages.
This publication features excerpts from the public presentations to the Select Committee on Wood Supply, the groups of MLAs which held public hearings across New Brunswick to hear what citizens think about the Jaakko Poyry recommendations for the industrial management of public forests on Crown lands.
Low Impact Forestry – Forestry as if the Future Mattered
By Maine Environmental Policy Institute. 2003.
$30.00
Available in English. 178 pages.
Using Maine as a case study, this book offers forestry goals and guidelines that emphasize quality and value while conserving biodiversity and supporting communities for the long term.
Working with the Woods: Restoring Forests and Community in New Brunswick
By Matthew Betts and David Coon
1996.
$6.00
Available in English. 29 pages. (Quantities are limited)
This booklet provides a history of forestry in New Brunswick and discusses community forestry as an alternative to the industrial forestry model. You will learn how some communities are trying to make a difference in a move towards sustainable forestry.
What kind of Crown Forest Do you Want?
2002
Free
Available in English and French. 8 pages.
This flyer describes and contrasts high impact and low impact forestry management techniques, and describes how crown forest are held in trust for all New Brunswickers.
The Nature of New Brunswick: A Biodiversity Primer
By Roberta Clowater and David Coon
1996
$6.00
Available in English and French. 40 pages.
The Nature of New Brunswick describes the biodiversity of the province, examines why it is threatened, and proposes an action plan in defense of nature. This highly readable booklet is generously illustrated with original drawings and photographs. It is an essential primer for anyone concerned about the nature of New Brunswick.
When Squirrels Can Fly We’re Talking Biodiversity
Free
Available in English, French and group quantities.
This is a guide for young people to learn about biodiversity in New Brunswick. Cleverly illustrated and easy to read, this booklet will help your children understand what biodiversity is all about. This booklet is available in large quantities for schools, youth groups and other organizations.
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