Forestry in 20 Slides
Posted by AFPA | August 9, 2017
Want to learn everything about forestry, but don't have hours to invest? You might like our forestry Pecha Kucha. Pecha ...
Habitat for Humanity Build
Posted by AFPA | July 12, 2017
The AFPA is very proud to participate in Habitat for Humanity Edmonton's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. AFPA staff and ...
Honourable James Carr Speech
Posted by AFPA | May 19, 2017
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, delivers remarks at a reception to wrap up the Forest Products Association ...
Spray Lake Featured on The Entrepreneurs
Posted by AFPA | April 3, 2017
Spray Lake Sawmills in Cochrane was recently featured on CTV's The Entrepreneurs series. The 20 minute piece covers many aspects of Spray ...
Weyerhaeuser Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
Posted by AFPA | March 29, 2017
Weyerhaeuser, a member of the AFPA, has been named a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute. The Ethisphere ...
Maskwacis Career Fair Highlights
Posted by AFPA | March 23, 2017
Did you know that Indigenous people make up 10% of the forest sector's workforce? Our Work Wild program was recently in ...
Forestry at the Legislature
Posted by AFPA | March 3, 2017
Thank you to those who supported the AFPA's Forestry at the Legislature event. We had a great opportunity to talk to MLAs ...
The Story Behind Edmonton’s Christmas Tree
Posted by AFPA | December 21, 2016
Where does that massive tree in Edmonton's Churchill Square come from? Check out the story behind it in this awesome ...
Forests and Climate Change Event
Posted by AFPA | December 15, 2016
Natural Resources Canada - Northern Forestry Centre is hosting an innovative science forum and workshop on forests and climate change. ...
New Work Wild Videos
Posted by AFPA | November 15, 2016
Want to learn about different career options in the forest sector? Check out these excellent Work Wild videos on: Forest Planning Forest ...
Alberta Forest Products Association
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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