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    Minister Todd Loewen

    Todd Loewen was sworn in as the Minister of Forestry and Parks on June 9, 2023.

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Mandate letter

The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Forestry and Parks outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.

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Our responsibilities

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is responsible for:

  • growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector
  • protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire
  • preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans
  • enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation
  • managing public lands and balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers

Latest news

  • May 17, 2024

    May long weekend marks the unofficial start of the 2024 summer camping season in Alberta.

  • May 7, 2024

    Alberta’s government is supporting small business operators through the Alberta Value-Added Wood Products Program.

  • Apr 29, 2024

    Alberta is investing wisely in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program.

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