Northern Alberta has all shades and shapes of green - leaves and needles that is. It is home to most of Alberta's forests; over 34 million hectares! Our region has a very successful and productive forest industry that accounted for close to 75% of the over $8.4 Billion generated by forestry in Alberta in 2004.

The forestry industry is a reflection of our diversity. Using softwood and hardwood, international pulp and paper mills operate alongside local saw-mills, lumber yards, and logging companies.
 

Our exports range from lumber, to strandboard, fiberboard, pulp, and engineered building products.

Research partnerships through innovative organizations such as the Boreal Forest Research Centre promote wise use of timber, and expanded economic opportunities

. The Woodland Operations Learning Foundation offers standardized training to front line operators who mush adjust to rapidly evolving harvesting practices and environmental issue. All strategic forestry management practices ensures our region will benefit from the continued renewal of this natural resource.

So if it's trees you're into, plant your roots in Northern Alberta and grow with us!