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Minister Todd Loewen
Todd Loewen was sworn in as the Minister of Forestry and Parks on June 9, 2023.
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.
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 24, 2024
Alberta is developing additional recreation and tourism opportunities on public land by investing $1 million in non-motorized trail improvements.
- May 22, 2024
Precipitation and cooler weather have led to decreased wildfire danger throughout most of the province.
- May 21, 2024
Precipitation and cooler weather enable work to further extinguish MWF017 wildfire. Up-to-date information is available at alberta.ca/wildfire.