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The Early Intervention Strategy will resume this summer in N.B.



The Healthy Forest Partnership will resume the early intervention program against spruce budworm this summer, while taking precautions for staff health and safety in context of Covid-19.

The 2020 program will treat 35 000 hectares this year, about 20 000 more hectares than last year but very far from the 200 000 hectares of 2018. Quebec's spray program has been suspended for this season with the exception of approximately 140,000 hectares in the Gaspé. Forest Protection Limited will conduct the Gaspé work operating out of the Charlo base. The effects of this decision on the spruce budworm population in New Brunswick are unknown as of yet but the delivery of Gaspé program should be a benefit to controlling budworm spread in neighbouring NB. Monitoring efforts will be extremely important this season.

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Groupe Savoie thanks Employees with $ 50 000 in Gift Cards from Local Restaurants

Groupe Savoie recently gave $50 000 in gift cards from local restaurants to employees.

Groupe Savoie, a hardwood forest product manufacturer that employs more than 500 people in the Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick regions, decided to thank its employees for their dedication in keeping operations running by offering a free dinner every week, for a period of 5 weeks, a $50 000 initiative.

The goals are to thank essential employees for their dedication while supporting local restaurants during this difficult time.

During this period of slow down and lock-down, the company recognized the importance of investment in its community while improving employee morale. The company bought gift cards from seven restaurants in Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick.

What a great initiative for employees and the community!

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