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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 ...

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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, ...

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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

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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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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