Forestry Talks
Episodes
Fighting Fire, Fuelling Trade with Minister Todd Loewen
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fores...
Endless Opportunities for Forestry with Premier Danielle Smith
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic is joined by Alberta’s Premier, the Honourable Danielle Smith — the first sitting Pre...
A New Era of Climate Solutions with Craig Werner
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Craig Werner, Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Emissions Reduction Alber...
Sawdust to Sustainability with Gordon Murray
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might associate wood pellets with backyard barbecues, but their real potential lies in shaping a sustainable energy future. In this episode, Aspen...
Why Canada Should Build More with Wood with Rick Jeffery
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada 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 th...
Unlocking Opportunities for Canadian Wood with Bruce St. John
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trade 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 ...
Alberta Trade, Forest Products, and Sustainable Solutions with Jason Krips
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Jason Krips, President and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association, to discuss Alberta's...
Inside Education: Bridging Classrooms and Forests with Kathryn Wagner
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Kathryn Wagner, Executive Director of Inside Education, to explore the transformat...
Building an Inclusive Future: A Live Panel Discussion on EDI in Forestry
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special panel episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic moderates an engaging panel discussion recorded at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel...
Economic Reconciliation and Sustainable Forestry with John Desjarlais
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with John Desjarlais, Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network, to explore...
Sustainable Forests, Stronger Communities: A Talk with Kathy Abusow of SFI
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), for a look into ...
Adapting to Change: Minister Todd Loewen on Alberta’s Evolving Forest Strategy
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join 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 epis...
Nature's Classroom with John Thurston & Gale Hayday
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the Forest Capital of Canada celebration series, Aspen sits down with John Thurston and Gale Hayday, President and Vice Presid...
Life in the Mackenzie Region with Reeve Josh Knelsen
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Forestry and the Frontline with Terry Jessiman
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Aspen as she sits down with Terry Jessiman, Forest Area Manager for High Level, to discuss the critical role of wildfire management and timber op...
A Love for the Forest with Jesse Petroskey
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Jesse Petroskey, a Woodland Supervisor in the Mackenzie Region, recently designated as the For...
Introducing the Forest Capital of Canada 2024, with Lisa Wardley and Melanie Plantinga
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Indigenous Empowerment with Chana Martineau
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen is joined by Chana Martineau, the CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC). Chana share...
Mill Memories: Celebrating Milestones with Lyman Rorem
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen sits down with Lyman Rorem, the mill manager for International Paper's facility in Grand Prairie, to cha...
The Importance of Relationships with Sandra Cardinal
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
Rooted in Community Service with Councilor Leo Alook
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Councilor Leo Alook of the Municipal District of Opportunity from Trout Lake First Nation joins Aspen to discuss ...
De-risking Innovation with Cal Dakin
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Aspen Dudzic interviews Cal Dakin, the Director of Innovation and Woodlands at Mercer Peace River, who discusses in...
Voices of the North with Terry Ungarian
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Unpacking Sustainability with Shenandoah Johns
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forestry Talks, Shenandoah Johns, West Fraser's Chief Environment and Sustainability officer, joins Aspen to talk about her ro...
Advocating for Alberta with James Rajotte
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Forestry Talks! In this episode, James Rajotte, Alberta's Senior Representative to the United States, joins us at...
Navigating the Flames with Minister Todd Loewen
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rising Temperatures, Rising Flames with Dr. Mike Flannigan
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Forestry Talks. This episode dives into Alberta's wildfire landscape with our guest, Dr. Mike Flannigan. Dr. Flanni...
Seedling to Structure with Andre Lema
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode five of Forestry Talks, your go-to podcast powered by the Alberta Forest Products Association. In this episode, our guest, Andre Le...
Branching Out in Genomics with Erin Tessier
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Forestry Talks, the podcast brought to you by the Alberta Forest Products Association. In this episode guest Erin Tessie...
Growing a Strong Community with Mayor Jackie Clayton
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grande Prairie is a unique community for a few reasons, but did you know that the City of Grande Prairie is home to 4 different mills that belong to s...
The Science of Growing Forests with Dr. Amanda Schoonmaker
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Aspen Dudzic in the latest episode of the Forestry Talks podcast, presented by the Alberta Forest Products Association, as she welcomes Dr. ...
Forest from the Trees with Jason Fisher
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season two of Forestry Talks powered by the Alberta Forest Products Association! Our first episode back host, Aspen Dudzic sits down with J...
Sparking Passion in Forestry with Aly Brooks
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Aly Brooks, a second-year Forest Technology student from NAIT, joins host Aspen Dudzic for the last podcast filmed at last ...
Not Your Grandparent's Forest Sector with Derek Nighbor
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), joins Aspen at AFPA's 80th AGM and Conferen...
There's a Home for You in Forestry — with Natalie Peace
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to share another episode recorded at our AGM last September. In this interview, Aspen sits down with Natalie Peace, a Mill Manager ...
Fireside Chat with the CEO — Looking Back and Looking Ahead
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hope for this to be the first in a series of interviews where AFPA President and CEO, Jason Krips, and Host, Aspen Dudzic, sit down to discuss what...
Sustainability, Indigenous Relations, and Celebrating Women Leaders with Janis Simpkins
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Aspen welcomes Janis Simpkins back for their second podcast interview together. Janis is the Vice President of Indigenous &am...
Biologist, Forester, Award-Winner, Wendy Crosina
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Crosina is the Director of Forest Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser Canadian Timberlands, and is also a recent recipient of the Forest Products Ass...
Caring, Believing, and Doing with JP Gladu
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The intersection between natural resource development and partnerships with Indigenous communities is a matter of personal interest for JP Gladu, Fo...
The Future of Forestry and Some Big Surprises with Minister Nate Horner
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Economic Development, Nate Horner, joins AFPA's Director of Communications, Aspen Dud...