Forestry Talks

A Career Forged in Fire with Dr. Jen Beverly

Alberta Forest Products Association Season 6 Episode 8

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Wildfire is becoming one of the defining challenges facing forests across Canada, but what can we actually do to reduce the risk?

In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Dr. Jen Beverly, Associate Professor of Wildland Fire at the University of Alberta and former wildfire firefighter, to explore the science behind wildfire behaviour, forest resilience, and proactive forest management.

Drawing on decades of research and front-line experience, Dr. Beverly explains how fuels, weather, and topography influence wildfire behaviour, why forests have changed over time, and how researchers, governments, communities, and industry are working together to better prepare for future fire seasons.

If you're interested in forestry, wildfire, climate resilience or how science is helping protect our forests and communities, this episode offers valuable insights into one of Canada's most important natural resource challenges.

The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942. Alberta's forest industry supports over 31,500 jobs and generates $5.8 billion in provincial GDP.

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