Full Title - Made-in-Alberta - Chapter 2: Ep. 2 "Ecosystem Modeling"

Ecosystem Modeling
At Boreal Ecosystems Research Limited, they are creating computer models that allow us to factor wilderness values in with economics when allocating forestry areas.

Forests for the Future
We need Alberta’s forests to slow global warming, as well as provide clean air, water and habitat for many different species. The boreal forest also provides a livelihood to many northern Albertans. How can we have industry in the forest without destroying it?

Made in Alberta
Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, many Albertans are finding new energy solutions. Made-in-Alberta brings their stories to community television and the world wide web with this innovative new series.

Length: 4 min

Date Produced: Nov 2005

Production Company: RBCC

Media Partner: Shaw TV

Produced in partnership with:  Robert Jagodzinski, Boreal Ecologist

Additional funding from: n/a

Aired/Screened/Viewed:
Shaw TV – Nov 2005 (and repeats)
YouTube – uploaded Jan. 23rd, 2008

Available on DVD? – yes 

Credits:
Executive Producers for RBCC: Barb Allard, Ric Gustavsen
Written & Directed: Barb Allard
Camera & DOP: Ric Gustavsen
Additional camera: Barb Allard
Editor: Susan Padget
Motion Graphics: Oleg Ognev
Original Music: licensed music library
Executive Producer for Shaw TV: Mark Doram
Production Manager for Shaw TV: Mike Fawcett 

Interviewees and Experts (in order of appearance):
Steve Cummings, PhD, Boreal Ecologist

Additional Thanks to:
The production crew and reporters at Shaw TV.
The members and staff of Film and Video Arts, Alberta (FAVA)