Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society

Mission:

Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) exists to increase awareness of the economic, social and environmental values of woodlots and agroforestry in the agricultural landscape. AWES promotes responsible woodlot and agroforestry management by providing support and extension services to landowners, land stewards and others who influence land use practices in Alberta.

Goals:

1. Increase the awareness of economic, social and environmental implications of agroforestry and woodlots.

2. Increase the land owner and land steward participation in agroforestry and woodlot management.

3. Integrated community land use planning that acknowledges the values of private forest resources.

4. AWES members and partners fully engage in the achievement of our vision.

5. AWES fulfill its mandate with adequate human, program and financial resources.

More Information:

Click here for "A Decade of Extension Excellence from 2000 to 2010", which outlines the achievements of AWES.

Click here for the 2010 AWES Membership Form.

Contact:

Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society
6547 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, Alberta T9E 7C7
Phone (Leduc): (780) 980-3511
Fax: (780) 980-4237
Email: doug.macaulay@gov.ab.ca