Upload Photos Win $$! AFPA Raffle Contest

To celebrate the dedication of our industry and our collective love for Alberta forests, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), will be hosting a raffle

The prize? Be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $200 Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) or Marks Work Warehouse gift card (choice between the two) and a Love AB Forests merch item of your choosing.

What is the Media Catalogue?

The Alberta forest Media Catalogue is an extensive digital archive that houses a wide range of media related to Alberta’s forests and forestry sector. This includes photos, videos, audio files, documents, and more. The catalogue is designed to be a central repository where members can easily upload, tag, share, and search for forestry-related media.

Click here to access the Media Catalogue

What’s in it for you?

We are hosting a raffle with a chance to win a $200 Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) or Marks Work Warehouse gift card (your choice) and any 1 Love AB Forests item of your choosing. Both perfect for your next outdoor adventure!

Each piece of content you upload to the Media Catalogue will earn you one entry into the raffle. The more you upload, the more likely you are to win. It’s in your hands!

How to Participate?

Access the Media Catalogue:

Visit the AFPA website and click on Media Catalogue in top corner of our website.

OR Click here to access the Media Catalogue

Create an account or log in with existing credentials.

USE VERIFICATION CODE: 7155

Watch the Training Video:

Matt Fisher from Silvacom has kindly created a comprehensive training video to help you get started. It covers basic operations like uploading, tagging, and searching content.

Click here to watch the training video

Upload Your Content:

Click on your username at the top right and select “Media” followed by “Upload Media.”

Drag and drop your files or browse to select them. The platform supports a wide range of file types, including images, audios, video, PDFs, and zip files.

Confirm you have permission to publish and share the media. You can choose to keep it private or make it public.

Fill in the details for each piece of media, such as title, description, tags, and location. These details help make your content searchable.

Set Permissions and Copyright:

Decide who can access your media (e.g., only AFPA members or the public).

Set the copyright permissions (e.g., free for use, personal/academic use, or with attribution).

Publish Your Content:

Review your entries and hit “Publish.” Your uploaded media will be available under “My Media,” where you can view all your contributions.

This platform serves as a year-round resource for our forestry community. Through this platform, we can share our love for forestry and the forests that we cherish. Whether it’s showcasing your work, celebrating nature, or sharing experiences, the Media Catalogue is here for you anytime.

Potential Ideas for Content:

• Working in forestry
• Recreating in forests
• Forest products
• Alberta species (wildlife and plant life)
• Forest management activities
• Scenic views of Alberta’s forests
• Events related to forestry
• Educational workshops or training sessions in forestry
• Anything forestry, nature, or forest community related!

Contest Details.

Start Date: May 23rd, 2025

End Date: June 20th, 2025

Prize: $200 MEC Giftcard, Marks Work Warehouse 1 Love AB Forests Swag

Draw Date: June 20th, 2025

This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Media Catalogue, contribute valuable content, and possibly win an exciting prize! If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Good luck!

Morgan Pike, Communications Advisor, AFPA

780-910-2043

mpike@albertaforestproducts.ca