Group 1034

We support the future of forestry in NB.

Rooted in Sustainability, Growing a Greener Future for New Brunswick's Forests

New Brunswick has Canada’s most forest-dependent economy, with 85% of its land covered by productive forests. Unlike other provinces, 30% of its forest land is privately owned, creating a unique management dynamic that requires tailored solutions. The forestry sector is deeply engaged in research, focusing on productivity improvement, forest ecology, climate change adaptation, and sustainable harvesting practices. Increasingly, precision forestry technologies are enhancing forest management, allowing for greater efficiency and sustainability.

Collaboration drives forestry research, with academia, government, and industry supporting applied studies to enhance productivity and sustainability. Funding from grants, government, and industry fosters innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

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IMPACT STORIES

Discover the impact we’re making in the forestry sector.

Boots on the Ground, Eyes in the Sky: Reinventing Forest Management

Forestry is one of New Brunswick’s oldest industries. Through the efforts of a collaborative research centre in Edmundston, it has also become one of the most innovative. Forestry is one…

PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens July 7, 2026)

Research Professional Fund

The goal of the Research Professional Fund is to support the hiring of research professionals in progressive leadership roles within New Brunswick research teams while contributing to advancing knowledge and increasing research impact in a provincial priority sector.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens June 2, 2026)

CFI Matching Fund

The goal of the CFI Matching Fund is to invest in cutting-edge technologies and research infrastructure in New Brunswick. This fund supports researchers who have secured CFI funding from either the CFI JELF program or the CFI College Fund.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens June 2, 2026)

Bridging Fund

The goal of the Bridging Fund is to help researchers with strong, meritorious proposals move one step closer to securing large-scale federal research funding. The program supports projects that advance impact in New Brunswick’s priority sectors by providing targeted assistance to researchers who were not successful in an initial federal application or a multi-year renewal.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens April 14, 2026)

Impact Fund

The goal of the Impact Fund is to invest in initiatives that drive large-scale, transformative impacts in one of ResearchNB’s priority sectors. Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
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