Alberta’s Indigenous peoples were the first to practice stewardship on the land. As important sites for activities like hunting, trapping, medicine gathering and spiritual practice,

Bird species are a key part of our forests’ biodiversity. From owls and hawks to ducks and songbirds, they play many roles in the boreal

Pulp, paper, and lumber might be the best-known forest products, but they’re not the only ones. As part of our commitment to sustainability, Alberta’s forest

Tracey Courser, Planning Superintendent When Tracey started working in forestry, there were no cell phones, no GPS. Just paper maps. Twenty years later the technology

Canada holds close to a quarter of the world’s wetlands. They’re vital to our ecosystem and environment – wetlands hold and filter fresh water, support

Wood-based construction isn’t just the sustainable way to go – the results can be incredibly beautiful. As you might expect in a province that’s over

The building sector creates up to 30% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The production of materials like steel and concrete takes a heavy toll

Our province’s forests touch Albertans’ lives in many ways. Economic impact is one way – about 40,000 Albertans make their living in the forest industry,

For many years, the population of one of Alberta’s most iconic animals – the grizzly bear – was dwindling. In 1990, it was estimated that

Just like people, forests evolve and change over time. With or without human intervention, forests progress through a lifecycle – they’re “born,” they grow, and

Our forests are too important to lose. Lumber, pulp and other forest products are an essential part of our daily lives, but we need safeguards

Insect infestations, like fire, can play an important role in the life of our forests by releasing nutrients and removing sick or aging trees. But

Natural disturbances like fire are part of a forest’s natural life cycle. They cause destruction, but that destruction is what sets the stage for renewal

Because forests touch our lives in so many ways, we have a responsibility to grow and nurture them for future generations. To make sure our

Replanting isn’t the end of regeneration, any more than birth is the end of parenthood. The new forests we plant need nurturing and care to

Trees and plants capture carbon from the atmosphere and produce oxygen. This process cleans our air, improves air quality and absorbs carbon dioxide emissions that

40,000 people work in forestry and related jobs across Alberta. Our relationship with Alberta’s forests creates a diverse array of rewarding, challenging, meaningful careers that

Enjoying the great outdoors is part of Alberta’s cultural fabric. Getting out into the woods has been the start of countless adventures, traditions and friendships.

Forests are complex ecosystems. To care for them, we need to make the effort to learn about them. Because our forests are too important to

Alberta wood products are some of the best in the world. Our cold climate gives the wood particular characteristics: it’s exceptionally strong and made up

Around the world, governments are working to decrease reliance on energy sources like coal and fossil fuels. Bioenergy, which uses by-products from pulp and lumber

A forest is more than just trees – it’s a living ecosystem that supports a whole range of wildlife species. Taking care of our forests

Alberta’s working forests support an enormous diversity of plants, insects and animals. Species like caribou, wolves, grizzly bears and barred owls – along with many

Supporting species of concern is an important part of research in Alberta and around the world. The more we know about what these animals need,

As part of their planning process, forestry companies account for how disturbances to the forest can impact water quality and quantity. In their plans, companies

There is a close relationship between forests and water supply – trees hold large quantities of water, prevent erosion and help mitigate flood risk. They

We know that water sources have to be considered in how we manage our forests. Research on how forests and water interact helps companies make

Our forests belong to all Albertans. Most of our forests, including 90% of the areas where forestry companies operate, are on public land. The Government

Quantity isn’t the only consideration in replanting. A tree plantation, with rows and rows of the same kind of tree, is very different from what

In a world where constant stress feels like the norm, we all need time to slow down and reconnect. Spending time in nature has well-documented