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
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
Time to talk about how Alberta’s forests are managed
Posted by AFPA | July 30, 2024
Like everyone else in Alberta, the forest industry was saddened by what happened in Jasper. Our industry has held our ...
Forestry in Kananaskis has a tradition of sustainability
Posted by AFPA | October 10, 2023
There’s a lot of conversation right now about forest harvesting in southern Alberta, specifically in the Upper Highwood region of ...
Mackenzie Region of Northwest Alberta Named 2024 Forest Capital of Canada
Posted by AFPA | September 27, 2023
The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) proudly designated the Mackenzie Region of Northwest Alberta as the Forest ...
Our Commitment to Resilience
Posted by AFPA | July 25, 2023
Alberta’s forest sector understands the threat and impacts of wildfire better than most. Some groups would have you believe the young forests that grow after a sustainable harvest are driving wildfire risk in the province. We’re here to set the record straight.
Aboriginal and forestry organizations partner to address missing Aboriginal people
Posted by AFPA | June 20, 2023
EDMONTON - Aboriginal Alert is pleased to announce a new partnership with theAlberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), marking a significant ...
What Habitat Do I Prefer? Contest Rules
Posted by AFPA | April 3, 2023
HOW TO PLAY: To be entered, entrants must comment on the What Habitat Do I Prefer? photos posted on Alberta Forests ...
Municipalities and Industry Join Together in Rail Advocacy Initiative
Posted by AFPA | January 26, 2023
The Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA) brings together 20 unique voices across municipalities, industry representatives from agriculture and forestry, and regional economic advocacy groups to advocate for better rail service across Alberta and Western Canada.
AFPA’s Year in Review: 2022
Posted by AFPA | December 21, 2022
Find out what we’ve been up to in 2022 in our infographic rewind!
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AFPA is a non-profit association that represents Alberta’s forest industry. We support our members in reaching new heights of sustainability, safety, efficiency and innovation, and we give Albertans opportunities to learn about our forests and the forest industry.
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