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Webinar: Engelmann and White Spruce Extreme Climate Genomics
On Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, Dr. Gabriele Nocchi and Dr. Sam Yeaman (University of Calgary) shared about their research into genetic variation across spruce populations, exploring adaptive genes and linkages to tree health and productivity in a changing climate.
Field-testing Fungal Strains for Targeted Biocontrol of Mountain Pine Beetle
Learn about a promising field trial supported by West Fraser to test fungal strains as a biocontrol method for mountain pine beetle (MPB).
Protecting Watersheds by Assessing Hydrologic Sensitivity
Learn about how West Fraser conducts watershed sensitivity assessments in management areas to inform harvest planning decisions that protect key watershed values for both ecosystems and communities.
Oldman Headwaters Aquatic Monitoring Project
Learn about how West Fraser supports biomonitoring to better understand stream health in the headwaters of the Oldman River watershed.
Webinar: Testing Effectiveness of Ecosystem-Based Forest Management in Alberta
On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Murdoch Taylor (Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute) shared the methods and preliminary findings of a multi-year project to test the effectiveness of ecosystem-based forest management in Alberta.
Webinar: Riparian Sensitivity
On Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, Ryan MacDonald (MacDonald Hydrology Consultants) shared insights from the development and application of a riparian sensitivity modeling approach to support habitat conservation for federally listed trout species at risk.
Fostering Effective Sustainable Development at Evergreen Park’s Boreal Wetland Centre
Learn about how the Boreal Wetland Centre is fostering wetland stewardship through education, collaboration, research, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Webinar: Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative
On Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, Kylie McLeod (Ducks Unlimited Canada) 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.
Assessing Mountain Pine Beetle Impacts Using Remote Sensing
Learn about how satellite imagery was used to assess and understand the impacts of mountain pine beetle (MPB) across the Hinton Wood Products Forest Management Area (FMA).
Monitoring Black Army Cutworm Risk in Planting Areas
Learn about how pheromone traps were used to assess black army cutworm (Actebia fennica) risk in post-fire harvest areas and inform proactive planting and pest management decisions.
Updating Hydrology Planning Tools to Support Resilient Watersheds & Crossings
Learn about how West Fraser and Montrose Environmental rebuilt and modernized watershed tools to support resilient infrastructure and informed hydrology planning across multiple Forest Management Areas.
Webinar: Grizzly Bear Monitoring
Feb. 17, 2026: Darío Fernández-Bellon highlighted a multi‑year project (2023-2027) that builds on over 23 years of research and inventory work by the fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program to test and develop new methods to better monitor grizzly bear habitats, population health and trends across Alberta.
Webinar: Climate Change Risks and Bull Trout
Jan. 14, 2026: In this special double-header webinar, Doug Turner shared results of a comprehensive Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Strategy across five FMUs in Alberta, and Mark Poesch shared findings from a study examining bull trout habitat and factors that influence it.