About this podcast
Are you curious about sustainability, biodiversity, innovation, partnerships, nature-based climate solutions, and all things forestry? This is the podcast for you. Forestry Talks is a podcast brought to you by the Alberta Forest Products Association. Join host, Aspen Dudzic, as she connects with industry leaders, research specialists and more to learn about some of the incredible work going on in Alberta's forest sector today. Learn more about Alberta's rich forestry community by listening below, and don't forget to follow us on social media (@albertaforests and @loveabforests) to stay engaged all year long!
Episodes
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- Championing Alberta’s Forest Sector with Minister Todd Loewen · 32 min · Season 7 Episode 1What does it take to ensure Alberta's forest industry remains strong for generations to come while protecting communities from increasingly challenging wildfires? In this special…
- A Career Forged in Fire with Dr. Jen Beverly · 52 min · Season 6 Episode 8Wildfire is becoming one of the defining challenges facing forests across Canada, but what can we actually do to reduce the risk? In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen…
- Diving into Alberta’s Watershed with Dr. Uldis Silins · 54 min · Season 6 Episode 7In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Dr. Uldis Silins, Professor of Forest Hydrology at the University of Alberta, for a fascinating conversation…
- Fighting Fire, Fuelling Trade with Minister Todd Loewen · 28 minIn 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…
- Endless Opportunities for Forestry with Premier Danielle Smith · 16 minIn this special episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic is joined by Alberta’s Premier, the Honourable Danielle Smith — the first sitting Premier to attend the Alberta…
- A New Era of Climate Solutions with Craig Werner · 37 min · Season 5 Episode 5In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Craig Werner, Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), to discuss the…
- Sawdust to Sustainability with Gordon Murray · 37 min · Season 5 Episode 4You might associate wood pellets with backyard barbecues, but their real potential lies in shaping a sustainable energy future. In this episode, Aspen speaks with Gord Murray…
- Why Canada Should Build More with Wood with Rick Jeffery · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 3Canada has the most sustainably certified forests in the world, yet we still rely heavily on exports instead of building more with our own wood. In this episode, Aspen Dudzic…
- Unlocking Opportunities for Canadian Wood with Bruce St. John · 38 min · Season 5 Episode 2Trade is top of mind for everyone right now, and market diversification is a key part of those conversations. In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic is joined by…
- Alberta Trade, Forest Products, and Sustainable Solutions with Jason Krips · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 1In this episode, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Jason Krips, President and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, to discuss Alberta's forestry sector as a solution to…
- Inside Education: Bridging Classrooms and Forests with Kathryn Wagner · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 10In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Kathryn Wagner, Executive Director of Inside Education, to explore the transformative power of environmental…
- Building an Inclusive Future: A Live Panel Discussion on EDI in Forestry · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 9In this special panel episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic moderates an engaging panel discussion recorded at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during the Annual General…
- Economic Reconciliation and Sustainable Forestry with John Desjarlais · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with John Desjarlais, Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network, to explore the vital role of…
- Sustainable Forests, Stronger Communities: A Talk with Kathy Abusow of SFI · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), for a look into the SFI’s extensive work…
- Adapting to Change: Minister Todd Loewen on Alberta’s Evolving Forest Strategy · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 6Join us as we kick off the 2024 AGM series with a special return guest, Minister Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks. In this episode, Minister Loewen expands…
- Nature's Classroom with John Thurston & Gale Hayday · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 5In the final episode of the Forest Capital of Canada celebration series, Aspen sits down with John Thurston and Gale Hayday, President and Vice President of the Northern Lights…
- Life in the Mackenzie Region with Reeve Josh Knelsen · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen is joined by Reeve Josh Knelsen to discuss the rich history and resilience of the Mackenzie Region in Alberta, recently designated as the…
- Forestry and the Frontline with Terry Jessiman · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 3Join Aspen as she sits down with Terry Jessiman, Forest Area Manager for High Level, to discuss the critical role of wildfire management and timber operations in Alberta. Terry…
- A Love for the Forest with Jesse Petroskey · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 2In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Jesse Petroskey, a Woodland Supervisor in the Mackenzie Region, recently designated as the Forest Capital of Canada. Jesse…
- Introducing the Forest Capital of Canada 2024, with Lisa Wardley and Melanie Plantinga · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 1In 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…
