Why is pulp and paper production important to northern New Brunswick communities?

Pulp and paper production is vital to northern New Brunswick because it serves as the largest single component of the province's forestry industry, which is the largest industry in the province overall.1

In northern New Brunswick specifically, many cities and towns rely on large pulp and paper mills as their primary employers. Because approximately four-fifths of the province is forested, the forest industry provides a wide range of jobs, and these mills act as the economic foundation for these northern communities. While the industry faces ongoing challenges related to wood supply and fluctuating foreign markets, it remains a critical pillar of the regional economy.1