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 ...
Mountain Pine Beetle Letter
Posted by AFPA | November 6, 2018
The mountain pine beetle threatens to devastate Canada’s boreal forest from coast to coast. Not only are forestry jobs at risk, but there could also be considerable damage to our watersheds if our forests are decimated by this pest.
Alberta needs help from the Government of Canada to help stop the beetle. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has written a letter outlining the extent of this challenge and the steps that we need to take to stop it.
letter-to-hon-sohi-re-national-threat-of-pine-beetle.pdf
You can help stop the beetle. Write your Member of Parliament and urge the Government of Canada to join the fight.
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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.
