Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society
Welcome!
The Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society's (AWES) mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmental values of agroforestry and woodlots in the agricultural landscape.
AWES promotes responsible agroforestry and woodlot management by providing support and extension services to landowners, land stewards and others who influence land-use practices.
MEDIA RELEASE
VIDEO
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Canada is changing the way the farmers and ranchers in Central Alberta view and manage wetlands and riparian areas. Their recent video features AWES board member Ken Lewis, and can be viewed by clicking here.
INFOGRAPHIC
AWES has just created our first infographic all about "Wildland Fire in the Aspen Parkland" Check it out under our new "infographics" tab under Publications, or by clicking here.
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION
AWES has a NEW Presentation on "Woodlot Management in the Aspen Parkland". This interactive presentation was made using Prezi and can be viewed here (Best viewed in full screen).
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
AWES has: a new factsheet on "Forest Grazing" It can be found under the factsheets tab > Management OR by clicking here.
- A new factsheet on "Attributes that Attract Wildlife" which can be found under the factsheets tab > Environmental Values OR by clicking here.
- A new factsheet on "How to Plant a Tree Seedling" which can be found under the factsheets tab > Management OR by clicking here.