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Opinion We Need To Rethink Forest Management—even In Our National Parks

NEWS RELEASE: AFPA Welcomes Measures to Protect and Strengthen Canada’s Forest Sector

Posted by AFPA | November 27, 2025

The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of new supports for the forest industry, including measures ...

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NEWS RELEASE: Alberta Forestry Heads to Asia Amid Soaring U.S. Tariffs

Posted by AFPA | November 7, 2025

Canada’s forest industry has been bruised by U.S. trade barriers this year. The combination of softwood lumber duties and section ...

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NEWS RELEASE: ASLTC Welcomes Federal Investment in Forestry Sector and Workers

Posted by AFPA | August 5, 2025

New federal funding supports market access, workforce resilience, and greater use of Canadian wood. Edmonton, AB — The Alberta Softwood Trade ...

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Op-Ed: We Need to Rethink Forest Management—Even in Our National Parks 

Posted by AFPA | July 25, 2025

The wildfires that swept through Jasper National Park in 2024 were devastating—but they weren’t unpredictable. They were the foreseeable result ...

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Posted by AFPA | May 23, 2025

To celebrate the dedication of our industry and our collective love for Alberta forests, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), ...

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Opinion: Act now to protect Alberta forestry industry from tariffs

Posted by AFPA | March 7, 2025

Canada’s economy is facing an attack — and our forest industry is on the front lines. Our forest products face ...

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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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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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