Webinar: Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative
On Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, Kylie McLeod shared insights from the three phases of the Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI), including the many ways science has been translated into practical guidance for conserving wetlands in forest management areas.
When:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026; 12:00–1:00 pm MDT
What to Expect:
Lunch & Learn Program: Quick Refresher
Presentation from Kylie McLeod (Ducks Unlimited Canada)
Live, interactive Q&A session
About our Presenter:
Kylie McLeod is the Head of Boreal Conservation Programs with Ducks Unlimited Canada and has over a decade of experience delivering wetland and waterfowl conservation projects across Canada’s boreal region. Kylie works with industry, Indigenous communities, government, researchers, and other collaborators to move wetland and waterfowl science into practice by fostering knowledge sharing and developing best management practices, field guides, and other practical tools and resources to support wetland stewardship. Kylie has been involved with the Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative since it first launched in 2016 and currently oversees FMWSI 3.0.
Abstract:
Wetlands are a vital part of Alberta’s managed forest ecosystems. They provide important ecosystem services such as carbon storage, water regulation and habitat connectivity. This webinar will highlight the Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI), led by Ducks Unlimited Canada in partnership with forest companies and the Forest Products Association of Canada, to advance wetland conservation through sustainable forest management. This session will share insights from all three phases of the FMWSI, demonstrating how the collaboration has translated science into practical tools and best management practices to conserve wetlands and waterfowl in forest management areas. Participants will learn how Initiatives 1.0 and 2.0 established guiding principles, practitioner resources, and training programs through knowledge exchange and field tours that have influenced planning and on-the-ground operations. Building on this foundation, FMWSI 3.0, launched in 2025, focuses on projects that foster on-the-land knowledge sharing, explore the role of wetlands in climate change adaptation and mitigation and wildfire planning and management, and develop training tools and resources to support resilient wetlands in managed forests.
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