About

Supporting the success and telling the stories of Alberta’s sustainable forest industry

Our Mandate

AFPA is a non-profit association that has represented the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942.

We foster success and innovation in the forest sector by providing a broad range of resources, guidance, and training for member companies, and we’re also responsible for increasing public understanding of our forest resource and how the forest industry maintains it.

We’re closely engaged with our members, the community at large, and other forest stakeholders, including governments, representatives from other industries in Alberta, such as teachers, students, and NGOs. Our goal is to make this industry the best it can be, and to fulfill that responsibility with transparency, integrity, and accountability.

Founded in 1942
82 years in service
Over 40 members

What We Do

We play many roles, all with the goal of empowering our members to do great work and maximizing the public benefit of our forest resource:

Health and safety
Industry training and resources
Lumber grading
Public education
Market development
Advocacy

Truth and Reconciliation

In our office, we are committed to expanding our knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities and peoples.

We have been fortunate to connect with individuals, communities, and Elders in the province to learn about and understand lived experiences. We will continue to make space and time to reflect, and continue our journey towards truth and reconciliation.

Our Members

We represent companies that manufacture lumber, panelboard, pulp, paper, and secondary manufactured wood products in Alberta.

Our members range from small local businesses to large public corporations.

We support those companies in meeting and exceeding the rigorous standards that apply to our industry’s work in Alberta. Thanks to those high standards and the talent and dedication of our members, our province is a global leader in sustainable forestry and forest product manufacturing.

Partners and Related Initiatives

We and our members collaborate with other institutions, programs, and initiatives related to the industry’s work:

Our Economic Impact

Alberta’s vibrant forestry industry generates $13.6 billion in economic activity as well as $2.7 billion in labour income, benefitting communities in every region across the province.

Learn more

AFPA partners with Wood WORKS!, a national campaign created to promote the use of wood in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING WITH WOOD.

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Work Wild is here to help people who are looking for a career they’ll love – whether you’re a high school student evaluating career options for the first time, or looking to make a change in your career.

IF YOU’D LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FOREST INDUSTRY, YOU CAN FIND JOB PROFILES, CURRENT JOB POSTINGS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MORE HERE.

VIEW CAREER PATHS AND CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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NEWS RELEASE: Alberta’s Forest Sector Strengthens Ties with Japan as U.S. Trade Tensions Loom sent

Posted by AFPA | December 11, 2024

Amid increasing global demand for sustainable materials and new tariff threats from the U.S., Alberta is taking bold steps to …

From Jasper’s fires to Alberta’s forests: a call for action

Posted by AFPA | December 5, 2024

The Alberta Forest Products Association just wrapped up our 82nd AGM and conference. This year’s event was held in Banff, …

Economic Impact Report 2024

Posted by AFPA | November 19, 2024

The Species at Risk Act and its implementation are frequently barriers to the cycle of sustainable harvesting and planting that mimics the natural cycle of fires, writes Jason Krips

It’s time to fix Canada’s Species at Risk Act

Posted by AFPA | August 22, 2024