Managing our Forests
Last Review/Updated: July 14, 2008
Alberta is covered by about 38 million hectares of forest. Sustainable Resource Development works to ensure forests remain vibrant in Alberta. Find out about the development and reforestation efforts of the ministry along with some facts about Albertas timber supply and Albertas contribution to the National Forest Strategy.
Softwood Lumber
- Government of Canada Foreign Affairs & Trade - Softwood Lumber
- Government of Canada Foreign Affairs and Trade - Softwood Lumber Agreement Exports Report
- Softwood Lumber Shipment Level Notification
Reports / Directives / Guidelines / Ground Rules
- Forest Management Directives
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Forest Management Manuals, Standards and Ground Rules
- Management of Alberta's Forest Resource (142 KB, PDF format)
- Alberta Scaling Permit Program and Procedure Manual (204 KB, PDF format)
- Registered Forestry Professional Checklists
Related Links
- Foothills Model Forest - external web site
- Land Information - Reservations/Notations and Other Restrictions
- Canadian Forest Industries - Industry Canada's official government site for the Canadian forest industries. Find statistics and analysis, trade and export information, company directories, events listings, regulations and standards, and business tips for the forest industries.

