Reforestation: What happens after the harvest?

After trees are harvested, what really happens? Do forests grow back naturally? Is everything seeded? What responsibilities does the forest industry have? First things first, less than 1% of Alberta’s forested area is harvested per year.  While this may not seem like a lot, it translates to roughly 23 million cubic metres of deciduous and … Continued

Mountain Pine Beetle and Alberta’s Forests

Forecast for the 2016-17 winter season? Colder than usual, at least according to the Farmer’s Almanac. While this may fill weathered Albertans with dread, it could be good news for the mountain pine beetles that are spreading across the province at an alarming rate. Anyone who spends time driving through the boreal forest or mountain … Continued

Forests, and travel, and nature! Who am I?

Greetings to the Work Wild community! My name is Caitlin and I am the newest member of the amazing Work Wild team!  As I hope to be with you for a while, I thought it important to introduce just a little bit about who I am and how I ended up here. I’ve always had … Continued