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
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
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.
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 ...
Municipalities and Industry Join Together in Rail Advocacy Initiative
Posted by AFPA | January 26, 2023
The Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA) brings together 20 unique voices across municipalities, industry representatives from agriculture and forestry, and regional economic advocacy groups to advocate for better rail service across Alberta and Western Canada.
AFPA Welcomes Tolko Industries Ltd. to the Association
Posted by Aspen | July 12, 2022
The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that Tolko Industries Ltd. has officially joined the Association.
Alberta Forestry: a Pillar of the Provincial Economy
Posted by AFPA | June 27, 2022
A new economic report released by the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) shows that Alberta’s forest sector contributes to and facilitates significant economic activity and employment opportunities in every region of the province.
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.
Read more
Work Wild is here to help people who are looking for a career they’ll love – whether you’re a high school student evaluating career options for the first time, or looking to make a change in your career.
If you’d like more information about employment opportunities in the forest industry, you can find job profiles, current job postings, scholarships and more here.
Workwild.caDID YOU KNOW?
96% of Alberta’s managed forests (where forest companies operate) are independently certified for sustainability.
Learn more about the forest industry's sustainable forest management practices.
Forest Management