Forrest Battjes

Terra's Bio

Terra Lottermoser is a collaborative leader and facilitator who specializes in bringing diverse knowledge together in ways that are accessible, meaningful, and actionable. As Director of the Alberta Regional Caribou Knowledge Partnership (ARCKP), she leads a multi-sector initiative focused on strengthening relationships and supporting knowledge exchange among Indigenous communities, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers working toward caribou conservation in Alberta.

Terra began her career as a field technologist studying everything from beetles to fish before discovering a passion for policy, facilitation, and knowledge mobilization. She now focuses on helping complex environmental information reach diverse audiences in ways that support collaboration and real-world change. She has led and supported a range of initiatives, including the Wetland Education Network and contributed to research that informed the development of Alberta’s Wetland Policy.

She holds a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Calgary and a diploma in Forestry Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Before joining Fuse, Terra worked as a Forestry Technologist, Senior Policy Analyst, Coordinator of the Alberta North American Waterfowl Management Plan Partnership, and founder of Lilium Consulting. Terra continues to pursue ongoing training as a facilitator and graphic recorder to support collaborative environmental work.

ARCKP

Michael's Bio

Michael Wagner is a Registered Professional Forester and the Provincial Coordinator for the Alberta Forestry and Parks Watercourse Crossing Program. He has focused much of his 20 year career on understanding watershed management issues in Alberta’s watersheds, particularly along the east slopes. His graduate degree in forest hydrology and professional experience has led to an in-depth understanding of wildland hydrology and how the impacts of human development (like roads and forest harvest) and natural disturbances (like wildfires) modify watershed response in terms of streamflow, water quality, and aquatic ecology. Presently, as the lead of the watercourse crossing program his focus is on managing the complexities surrounding “big data” and the identification and remediation of watercourse crossings found to be fragmenting fish habitats.

Alberta Forestry & Parks

Laura's Bio

Laura is a Registered Professional Forester and an experienced environmental educator. She enjoys birdwatching, hiking, and spending time in the forest.

Work Wild

Mike's Bio

Mike Toffan knew early in life that he wanted a job that allowed him to work in nature. As the Founder and Executive Director of Project Forest, Mike secures land, creates planting plans and raises funds for Project Forest’s rewilding projects. Connecting with people and communities is among the most impactful parts of his work through Project Forest. Mike values his opportunity to contribute to making a positive impact in people’s lives through building forests; this is a rare and extremely fulfilling part of his job. One of Mike’s biggest passions is to share the human impact stories of his work and inspire people to find their own way of making a positive impact in the world.

Project Forest