Forestry & Agricultural Consulting

From Planning
to Results

Practical expertise for complex challenges in forestry and agriculture across western Canada.

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About

Jeff Renton, RPF

Jeff Renton is an Edmonton-based forestry and agricultural consultant and founder of Forstra Solutions. A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Jeff holds a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and brings over 15 years of experience across forestry, agriculture, oil and gas, and municipal sectors in western Canada.

Jeff works with NGOs, landowners, and operators to build capacity and strengthen service delivery. He plans and manages land reclamation and restoration projects from initial assessment through contractor supervision and monitoring — and when clients need to make the case for a new initiative or investment, he develops the feasibility studies and business plans to get them there.

His clients benefit from deep technical expertise in revegetation and silviculture, an extensive contractor network, and a track record managing projects from concept to completion — including work on Canada's Two Billion Tree Program.

Jeff is also Chair of the 2026 Canadian Institute of Forestry National Conference & 118th AGM, hosted in Edmonton this September.

Recognition

James M. Kitz Award (2020) — Canadian Institute of Forestry

Prince of Wales Award for Sustainable Forestry (2014) — Canadian Institute of Forestry

Credentials

Principal, Forstra Solutions

  • Registered Professional Forester — Alberta & Saskatchewan
  • M.Sc. Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba
  • B.Sc. Honours Biology, Nipissing University
  • Chair, 2026 CIF National Conference & 118th AGM
  • 15+ years in forestry, agriculture, oil & gas, and municipal sectors
  • Western Canada project delivery, concept to completion

Why Forstra?

Forstra's extensive network of trusted consultants, contractors, and suppliers means clients aren't limited to a single area of expertise — they gain access to specialized knowledge and on-the-ground capacity, coordinated through a single point of contact. Responsive, flexible consulting that scales to fit your project without the overhead of a large firm.

Services

What We Do

01

Business Planning Support

  • Pre-feasibility: opportunity assessment, market scan, cost/benefit
  • Feasibility study: market analysis, financial modeling, risk analysis
  • Business plan development: market, operations, financial, and implementation planning

02

Silviculture & Reclamation

  • Site assessments (desktop and on-site)
  • Development of site prescriptions
  • Site supervision
  • Plant material sourcing and installation
  • Detailed site assessment and monitoring

03

Capacity Building & Organizational Support

  • Organizational assessment
  • Governance and structure development
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff and stakeholder training and mentorship
  • Program and process development

Network

Partner Capabilities

Forstra draws on a network of trusted specialists across western Canada, matched to each project.

Strategic and business planning
Economic analysis and feasibility studies
Land reclamation and restoration
Erosion control and hydroseeding
Reforestation and tree planting
Plant material and seedling supply
Arboriculture and tree valuation
GIS and spatial analysis

Contact

Let's Talk

Every project starts with a conversation. Reach out to discuss your goals, constraints, and how Forstra can help.

Office

600 First Edmonton Place
10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Service Area

Western Canada

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