New Brunswick sets new environmental standards for forestry
The Story
New Brunswick is going to become the first province to meet new environmental standards for forestry practice.
Program: Canada Now
Broadcast Date: April 9, 2002
Guests: David Coon, Yvon Poitras
Reporter: Terry Seguin
Duration: 1:53
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