Branches are cut from the trees, either in the wild or from trees brought in from a plantation or tree lot

• The branches are trimmed to the perfect size for wreath-making

• Several kinds of trees are used, including Douglas fir, blue Spruce, Cypress and Scots pine, to add variety to the greenery

• Branches are sorted around the work stations

• Wire rings are used as the base of the wreaths

Each wreath is handmade, the designer choosing the mix and the size of branches needed to make a pleasing and fresh finished product

• Bows and other decorations put the finishing touch on a wonderful product to add and accentuate holiday cheer

Garland, also known as roping, is used to decorate homes, banisters, mantles, fences and more

A garland machine is used to feed wire to a machine, where the operator adds pieces of greenery, thus making use of all the branches not used in the wreath-making process. The branches are woven with the wire to create various lengths of garlands

Woodlots:

Private woodlot owners market primary forest products, an essential part of our economy.

• In New Brunswick alone, there are approximately 40,000 private woodlot owners

• In New Brunswick, the wreath and garland industry is very well established