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Forestry TalksAuthor: Alberta Forest Products Association
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! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Nature, Non-Profit, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Fighting Fire, Fuelling Trade with Minister Todd Loewen
Thursday, 9 October, 2025
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 in Japan and South Korea, Minister Loewen offers personal insights, policy updates, and his hopes for the future of forestry in Alberta. It's a candid, thoughtful, and passionate look at how the province is protecting communities, supporting rural jobs, and telling Alberta’s story to the world.The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942. Alberta's forest industry supports over 31,500 jobs and generates $5.8 billion in provincial GDP. Join us as we connect with industry leaders and discuss topics like sustainability, innovation, partnerships, nature-based climate solutions, and more. Don't forget to follow us on social media @albertaforests and @loveabforests to join the conversation.
