Grizzly Bear Movement in Managed Forests
Posted by AFPA | September 20, 2016
Grizzly bears are an iconic species. Learn about what the forest sector and fRI Research are doing to better understand ...
A Green Energy Project that Works Like Your Stomach?
Posted by AFPA | September 6, 2016
Yes, the title is true. Slave Lake Pulp has a power generation project that uses a similar process to digestion ...
Vanderwell and Rona Plant 1 Million Trees
Posted by AFPA | August 8, 2016
Albertans love their homegrown products. When a major restaurant chain made a corporate decision that would see no Alberta beef ...
Alberta’s Forests: A Renewable Story
Posted by AFPA | July 21, 2016
Want to learn more about how we manage our forests? Check out Alberta's Forests: A Renewable Story.
Northern Notes
Posted by AFPA | July 21, 2016
Check out the latest edition of Northern Notes to learn about exciting things that the Northern Forestry Centre is doing.
LessonsFromNature.ca
Posted by AFPA | July 8, 2016
Learn more about 6 of the most debated land management values in the boreal forest. LessonsFromNature.ca pairs expert interviews with footage ...
Caribou Research
Posted by AFPA | June 7, 2016
Caribou are an iconic species on Alberta's landscape. Forest companies support research that helps us understand this unique species. Learn ...
AFPA Hosts Korean Forest Research Experts
Posted by AFPA | June 3, 2016
The AFPA’s Lumber Grade Bureau recently hosted experts from the Korean Forest Research Institute. Dr. Kim and Dr. Shim attended ...
The State of Canada’s Forests
Posted by AFPA | June 1, 2016
If Canada's forests were a country, they would be the 7th largest country in the world. Learn more about our ...
Celebrating Edmonton’s Wood Architecture
Posted by AFPA | May 18, 2016
By using wood, the City of Edmonton saved enough energy to power a home for power a home for 957 ...
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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