Forestry Talks

Mar 07 2024 5
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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!

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Indigenous Empowerment with Chana Martineau

Mar 07 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen is joined by Chana Martineau, the CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC). Chana shares her personal journey and background, and talks about how she came to be involved in her organization's mission of addressing Indigenous communities access to capital.The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit ass

Mill Memories: Celebrating Milestones with Lyman Rorem

Feb 29 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Lyman Rorem, the mill manager for International Paper's facility in Grand Prairie, to chat about his career, the history of the mill and the significant milestone they reached last year. The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Albe

The Importance of Relationships with Sandra Cardinal

Feb 02 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of Forestry talks, our host Aspen sits down with Sandra Cardinal, who describes her journey to working in the forest industry, her experience working as the Director of Indigenous Relations for Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries (Al-Pac), and unpacks how she fosters positive relationships and understanding between Al-Pac and the communities she works with.The Alberta

Rooted in Community Service with Councilor Leo Alook

Jan 16 2024 17 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Councilor Leo Alook of the Municipal District of Opportunity from Trout Lake First Nation joins Aspen to discuss his 41-year career as a municipal leader. Councilor Alook shares his background and experiences with the local government and the forest industry. He emphasizes his love for helping people and his community and discusses his experience

De-risking Innovation with Cal Dakin

Jan 05 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen Dudzic interviews Cal Dakin, the Director of Innovation and Woodlands at Mercer Peace River, who discusses insights on how innovation is changing the forestry industry. Cal talks about how his role involves collaborating with specialists to develop new ideas and bring them to life. He also shares the importance of planning and having a clear

Voices of the North with Terry Ungarian

Dec 19 2023 33 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Terry Ungarian, Reeve for the County of Northern Lights, to discuss Terry’s long-standing relationship with the forest industry, including a history of involvement in advocacy files with such as rail service and northwest species at risk. Terry shares his passion for his role in the municipal council and his appreciation for

Unpacking Sustainability with Shenandoah Johns

Nov 30 2023 22 mins  
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Shenandoah Johns, West Fraser's Chief Environment and Sustainability officer, joins Aspen to talk about her role within West Fraser and to unravel what a big topic like sustainability is all about. Shenandoah emphasizes the importance of transparency and humility in this big, bold work, and reinforces the value of action over perfection. The Alber

Advocating for Alberta with James Rajotte

Nov 17 2023 26 mins  
Welcome to another episode of Forestry Talks! In this episode, James Rajotte, Alberta's Senior Representative to the United States, joins us at the Jasper Park Lodge for Season 3. During the podcast, James and Aspen discuss the importance of safeguarding market access and the significance of U.S. trade partnerships to the Alberta Economy. They also discuss the importance of advocac

Navigating the Flames with Minister Todd Loewen

Nov 01 2023 23 mins  
Join us for a captivating start to Season 3 of Forestry Talks as we gather industry leaders for our Annual General Meeting at the stunning Jasper Park Lodge. In this episode, our special guest, Honourable Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, sheds light on his journey and experiences since assuming the role of Minister amid Alberta's challenging wildfire season.In the compe

Rising Temperatures, Rising Flames with Dr. Mike Flannigan

Oct 16 2023 29 mins  
Welcome to another episode of Forestry Talks. This episode dives into Alberta's wildfire landscape with our guest, Dr. Mike Flannigan. Dr. Flannigan, a Professor at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, joins us to share his insights on the 2023 wildfire season with our host, Aspen Dudzic.In this discussion, Dr. Flannigan and Aspen explore the many factors contr