Introduction
A healthy forest is able to sustain itself ecologically and evolutionarily while providing for society's economic, social, recreational and spiritual needs and values. Natural and human-made forests must be managed to retain this resilience through the: Natural and human-made forests must be managed to retain this resilience through the:
- administration of forest health standards
- monitoring and control of biotic and abiotic damaging agents (pests)
- regeneration of stands with appropriately genetically adapted seed and clones to counteract abiotic stresses
In focus
Find out about Mountain Pine Beetle and other damage agents that adversely affect the health of Alberta’s forests.
Adaptation and tree improvement
Monitoring and control of forest insects and diseases, regulation and development of forest reproductive materials, and gene conservation.
Publications, reports and newsletters related to Alberta's forest health and adaptation program
Contact
Connect with Alberta Forest Health and Adaptation: [email protected]
Talk to Alberta Forestry staff in your area: Forestry Area Office Contacts