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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
- Mar 20, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones, and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued the following statement on the Mondi Group’s pulp mill investment in Hinton:
- Mar 7, 2024
Alberta Parks’ new camping reservation platform launches another promising summer camping season.
- Mar 1, 2024
Budget 2024 enables Alberta to make use of leading-edge technologies to prevent and respond to wildfires.