In this special Forestry Talks episode, recorded on-site at AFPA’s 83rd AGM in Jasper, host Aspen Dudzic welcomes back Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, the Honourable Todd Loewen. Together, they get into a wide-ranging conversation covering wildfire mitigation, trade advocacy with the U.S. and Asia, the economic impact of tariffs and duties, and Alberta’s growing role in sustainable forestry leadership. From helicopter tours with Premier Danielle Smith to international trade missions...
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In this special Forestry Talks episode, recorded on-site at AFPA’s 83rd AGM in Jasper, host Aspen Dudzic welcomes back Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, the Honourable Todd Loewen. Together, they get into a wide-ranging conversation covering wildfire mitigation, trade advocacy with the U.S. and Asia, the economic impact of tariffs and duties, and Alberta’s growing role in sustainable forestry leadership. From helicopter tours with Premier Danielle Smith to international trade missions...
Introducing the Forest Capital of Canada 2024, with Lisa Wardley and Melanie Plantinga
Forestry Talks
30 minutes
1 year ago
Introducing the Forest Capital of Canada 2024, with Lisa Wardley and Melanie Plantinga
In this special episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen takes us to the Mackenzie Region of Alberta, which is recognized as the Forest Capital of Canada for 2024. Aspen is joined by Lisa Wardley, a dedicated councilor from Mackenzie County and co-chair of the Forest Capital initiative, along with co-chair Melanie Plantinga, a seasoned forestry contractor. Together, they explore the significance of this national designation and how it brings to light the rich forestry heritage of the Mackenzie R...
Forestry Talks
In this special Forestry Talks episode, recorded on-site at AFPA’s 83rd AGM in Jasper, host Aspen Dudzic welcomes back Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, the Honourable Todd Loewen. Together, they get into a wide-ranging conversation covering wildfire mitigation, trade advocacy with the U.S. and Asia, the economic impact of tariffs and duties, and Alberta’s growing role in sustainable forestry leadership. From helicopter tours with Premier Danielle Smith to international trade missions...
