Robin Barrett
Volunteers
Beaver Bank
Robin grew up in what used to be rural Nova Scotia and has worked with his familys forestry companies for over thirty years. Currently he is Assistant Manager, Woodlands and Special Projects for Barrett Lumber and President of HI-Q Developments. From this background Robin has "developed a deep respect for the people who make a living from the forest, for all the living things that abide there and the people who care passionately about both". He has a long-held commitment to helping people create healthier housing, previously through his own company, Healthy Homes Consulting, as a past president of the Allergy and Environmental Health Association-NS and as a frequent guest speaker. As a dedicated volunteer, he has served on committees reviewing and developing building industry standards including the R-2000 Program and the National Building Code, and is a member of the boards of directors for the Forest Products Association of NS and the Wood Products Manufacturers Association.