Forestry Talks

About Forestry Talks

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!

Publisher

Alberta Forest Products Association

Category

business · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2022

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   A Career Forged in Fire with Dr. Jen Beverly

   Wildfire is becoming one of the defining challenges facing forests across Canada, but what can we actually do to reduce the risk? In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Dr. Jen Beverly, Associate Professor of Wildland Fire at the University of Alberta and former wildfire firefighter, to explore the science behind wildfire behaviour, forest resilience, and proactive forest management. Drawing on decades of research and front-line experience, Dr. Beverly explains ...

2. 

   6 May 2026

   Diving into Alberta’s Watershed with Dr. Uldis Silins

   In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Dr. Uldis Silins, Professor of Forest Hydrology at the University of Alberta, for a fascinating conversation about one of the most important and often underappreciated parts of forest management: water. Dr. Silins shares how Alberta’s forests play a critical role in storing, filtering, and delivering water across the province, and why disturbances like wildfire, harvesting, and recreation can all influence watershed health i...

3. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Fighting Fire, Fuelling Trade with Minister Todd Loewen

   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 Forestry and Parks, the Honourable Todd Loewen. Together, they get into a wide-ranging conversation covering wildfire mitigation, trade advocacy with the U.S. and Asia, the economic impact of tariffs and duties, and Alberta’s growing role in sustainable forestry leadership. From helicopter tours with Premier Danielle Smith to international trade missions...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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