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Irving Woodlands recognizes National Wildlife Week

As National Wildlife Week celebrates the world's rich biodiversity, it also underscores the need for maintaining a healthy and dynamic environment for future generations. 

Managing forest operations in a manner that supports a diverse range of flora and fauna is an important part of sustainable forestry. To that end, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) invests in research, equipment and employee training related to conservation and biodiversity and sets aside land for this purpose as well. In fact, fully 25 per cent (533,911 hectares/1,319,323 acres) of land owned or managed by JDI is dedicated to conservation efforts across Maine, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

This voluntary Conservation Program is dedicated to preserving a wide array of natural features, including lakes, wetlands, old-growth forests and geological sites. Meanwhile, research into threatened species like the wood turtle informs JDI’s approach to sustainable forest management, and nature parks like the Irving Eco-Centre: La Dune de Bouctouche conserve important habitat areas.

Every facet of JDI’s operations, from tree cutting to road building, adheres to a rigorous management plan that considers the surrounding air, water and wildlife. It requires carefully balancing customer needs with providing a thriving environment for years to come. Taken together, these initiatives help to maintain the region’s biodiversity so that future generations can continue to marvel the remarkable creatures that inhabit its forests, wetlands and coastal areas.

Bull Moose NWW story 2025

Pictured: A bull moose on a logging road in central New Brunswick

Follow along with JDI’s social media platforms throughout the week for a series of fun animal spotlights.

Wood turtle NWW story 2025

Pictured: A wood turtle in southern New Brunswick

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