Forestry Job Profile: Tree Planter

Did you know that this year in Alberta 83 million seedlings were planted? That is a lot of tiny trees! All of these seedlings are safely in the ground thanks to the hard work and dedication of tree planters. Prior to the commencement of the planting season, forest companies that have previously harvested the area, … Continued

Forestry Families

The forest industry has a long-standing history in Alberta. Many of the companies that were managing the landbase generations ago are still operating on that same land today. With many of these companies standing the test of time, and often operating out of smaller communities, there are many families who also have a long history … Continued

Everything Has a Plan

The final video in the Alberta Forest Products Association’s #Foresters campaign was released yesterday! We’ve seen six videos in six weeks and so many examples of the knowledge that forest management professionals possess. If you have not seen the first five videos in the series, take a look at our last few blog posts to … Continued

Forestry Education

The Alberta Forest Products Association has released another video in their #Foresters campaign. Four previous videos have been released. If you missed them be sure to take a look at our previous blog posts. Annette Bugnet is featured in this week’s video. She explains the importance of education for forest management professionals. As a recent graduate … Continued

The Future Forest

A brand new video was released yesterday as part of the Alberta Forest Products Association #Foresters campaign. This video campaign was created to inform the public about the specialized knowledge that professional foresters have and the importance of sustainability in their work. If you missed the first three videos of the campaign, check them out … Continued

Ecosystem Services

It’s a new week and that means another new video from the Alberta Forest Products Association’s #Foresters campaign! This video campaign was created to help inform the public about the specialized knowledge that professional foresters have and the importance of sustainability in all that they do. If you missed the first or second video released last week, be … Continued

Foresters Put the Resource Back

A second video of the Alberta Forest Products Association’s #Foresters campaign has been released! This video campaign was created to help inform the public about the specialized knowledge that professional foresters have and the importance of sustainability in all that they do. If you missed the first video, released last week, be sure to take … Continued

Silviculture: a Science and an Art

Have you ever wondered what forest management professionals do? Good news! The Alberta Forest Products Association has released a campaign this week to inform the public about the specialized knowledge these professionals have and the importance of sustainability in all that they do. Over the next six weeks, the Association will profile one Alberta forester each … Continued

Winners of the 2018 Prairie Wood Design Awards

The jury’s votes are in! Last night the Prairie Wood Design Award winners were officially announced at a spectacular gala at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton. Winners each took home an award which, very aptly, was made from wood! The trophy was a collaboration between designer Lawrence Lwok and the Red Deer College: Centre for Research Innovation. … Continued

Prairie Wood Design Awards 2018: Ann’s Picks

I am thrilled that the Prairie Wood Design Awards will be celebrating their tenth anniversary on March 13. While I eagerly anticipate the announcement of the winners, I have selected my favourites in each of the five categories. Category: Recreational Building: Victoria Park Pavilion Location: Edmonton, Alberta Designer: RHAD Architects Photography: Jim Dobie Photography I chose the Victoria Park … Continued

Prairie Wood Design Awards 2018: Cat’s Picks

The countdown is on! The winners of the 2018 Prairie Wood Design Awards will be announced on March 13th. Earlier this week Emma revealed her thoughts on the best in class for the five categories. Keep on reading to find out who I picked as my favourite submission in each of these categories. Category: Recreational … Continued

Prairie Wood Design Awards 2018: Emma’s Picks

It is once again time for the Prairie Wood Design Awards! The 2018 winners will be announced March 13th and in preparation the Work Wild team has once again reviewed the nominees and selected our favorites. Below are my favourites from each of the five categories. In the coming weeks Ann and Catherine will post their … Continued

Who Owns The Forest?

Have you ever wondered who owns Canada’s vast forest network and how it is managed? Look no further for your answers as we investigate the Canadian forest tenure system. Did you know that Canada is 40% covered in forests and at the same time, home to over thirty-six million people? Understanding who owns and can … Continued