506-452-6933

CWF Spring Meeting and NBFTA AGM

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE FOR THE PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CWF SPRING MEETING.

Once again the NBFTA Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with the CWF Spring meeting. Our meeting will be held on Thursday April 2, 2009 in Moncton.

I hope to see as many members as possible for this meeting.

Chris

Hello,

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, New Brunswick Chapter ( CPAWS NB ) is organizing a day-long workshop on the topic:

“Wildlife, Woodlands and Habitat Connectivity in the Chignecto Isthmus Corridor”

Date/Time: November 29, 2008 (9am – 4:00pm)

Location: Room DUNN 108, Mount Allison University , Sackville NB

Cost: $20 (lunch included) 

The session will discuss how woodlots can contribute to wildlife habitat conservation, and techniques landowners can use to conserve wildlife on their property and aid in the movement of wildlife through the landscape.  The content is suitable for any landowner or woodlot owner with an interest, and also land managers and planners.

Presentations include:

·         Woodlots and their Contribution to Regional Habitat Needs and Wildlife Corridors (Dr. Karen Beazley and graduate students, Dalhousie University )

·         Connectivity on the Chignecto Isthmus (Chris Miller, CPAWS NS)

·         Pollet River (NB) Private Woodlot Watershed Management Program (Nairn Hay, Fundy Model Forest NB )

·         Wildlife Habitat Restoration Options for Owners of Acadian Woodlands (Bob Bancroft, Wildlife Biologist)

Continuing Education Credits for Foresters:  ARPFNB members earn 18 CFE credits, NBFTA members earn 6 CFE credits

*Pre-registration is required – space is limited*

For more information and to register contact Robin Musselman (902-455-2202), r.musselman@ns.sympatic.ca or visit www.cpawsnb.org

Fall 2009 Professional Development Day

You’ve seen the Power Points, now see the trees!

On Thursday, October 9th join us for a field trip to the Green River site where we will have the opportunity to visit recently harvested and standing blocks with a guided tour. We will start in the Edmundston Regional DNR Office at 9:00 a.m. with a brief indoor session and then travel out to the blocks. A 15 passenger van is booked; if there are more participants additional transport can be arranged.

Bring your own lunch, and dress for any weather. There is no cost for the day.

You must reserve your seat no later than October 7 by contacting the office at the e-mail or phone number below.

Jen Hacking, RPF

Executive Director/Directrice générale

1350 Regent St., Suite 221

Fredericton, NB

E3C 2G6

506-452-6933 tel

506-450-3128 fax

info@arpfnb.ca

www.arpfnb.ca

Please click on the link below for the minutes from the AGM in Moncton.

AGM 2008 Minutes

Please be advised that the application deadline for the MCFT Field Instructor position has been extended. You will find the Job Ad by clicking on the link below.

MCFT Field Instructor

I was asked to post this job Ad for a Field Instructor for MCFT, Fredericton campus.

For those interested the closing date is May 30th, 2008.

Field Instructor for MCFT

Exec Meeting Minutes

I took a few photos of the flood in Fredericton. Here is a link to view them online.

http://picasaweb.google.com/todd.macpherson/FloodMay2008

annual_general_meeting_-_feb_16_-_2007.pdf

Here are the minutes from last years Annual General Meeting.

I will have a few copies available at the meeting tomorrow.

Chris