Forest Management

Alberta is covered by about 38 million hectares of forest. Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) works to ensure forests remain vibrant in Alberta. Alberta supports a policy of sustainable forest management designed to provide ecological, economic, social and cultural opportunities for the benefit of present and future generations.

Alberta’s Commitment to Forest Management and Stewardship

Alberta has demonstrated commitment to the principles of sustainable forest management and responsible stewardship through the development of rigorous legislation and policies for the protection, conservation and sustainable management of forests. Government foresters and biologists work alongside forest industry representatives to develop long-term plans that ensure forest values are maintained for future generations.

Alberta is continually reviewing standards, monitoring operational and research results, and seeking improvements. As well, new practices and technology allow Alberta's forest product companies to use virtually all the wood harvested, operate more efficiently and generate fewer emissions.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification

In 2009, Alberta became the first province in Canada to receive the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification through its Forest Operations Monitoring Program (FOMP).

ISO, a non-government organization, is a federation of the national standards bodies of 157 countries. ISO defines itself as the world’s leading developer of international standards and has a portfolio of 17,000 standards covering business, industry and technology.

• Certificate of Registration

Directives, Forms & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Forestry Directives & SOPs
  Find forestry policy directives and standard operating procedures.
• Forestry Forms
  Access forest management and other forestry-related forms and applications.
• Regulated Forestry Professionals
  See this page for Regulated Forestry Professional (RFP) checklists.

Forest Growth Forecasting

• Growth & Yield Projection System (GYPSY)

Ground Rules, Guidelines, Reports & Standards

• Alberta Timber Scaling: Scaler Training and Permitting Program– 2008 (9 pages)
• Forest Management Manuals Guidelines
  Access to:
  • Forest management reference manuals
  • Operating ground rules
  • Standards documents and other related guidelines
• Gene Conservation Plan for Native Trees of Alberta– May 2009 (116 pages)
• Genetics and Tree Improvement Research
  Find research papers about the genetics and growth potential for the following coniferous tree species in Alberta:
  • Lodgepole pine
  • White spruce
• Management of Alberta’s Forest Resource– Aug 2001 (2 pages)

Related Information

• Forest Business
  Find information about forest industry sustainability, economic impacts of the Alberta forest industry, forestry innovation and research, and the trade of forest products.
• Forest Tenure
  Find information about the three main forest tenure systems in Alberta:
  • Forest management agreements
  • Timber permits (commercial and coniferous community permits)
  • Timber Quotas

 

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Updated: May 8, 2012