Dan McCurdy (B.Sc. F., M.Sc. F.)
Dan McCurdy (B.Sc. F., M.Sc. F.) is a forester registered with the College of Alberta Professional Foresters and co-owner of Boreal Horticultural Services. He has 25 years of progressive experience in reforestation, working in government, industry, and consulting.
For the last 22 years he has managed Bonnyville Forest Nursery producing 13 million seedlings annually for reforestation and reclamation in western Canada.
As a forester working for Boreal, Dan has been providing comprehensive reforestation services to oilfield clients in northeastern Alberta since 1997.
Jessica Arnold, RPF (B.Sc.F.)
Reclamation & Silviculture Forester
With a BSc in Forestry and a resume that reads like a love letter to the great outdoors, Jess has spent the last decade navigating the wilds of Alberta and British Columbia—sometimes with a clipboard, sometimes with a chainsaw, and always with a game plan.
Currently, as a Reclamation Silviculture Forester at Boreal Horticultural Services, Jess ensures forests don’t just bounce back—they thrive. From managing seed and vegetation inventories to overseeing reforestation schedules and planting contractors, she’s the behind-the-scenes force ensuring that every tree gets the best possible start.
Her past roles include everything from forestry supervision to silviculture project management, stakeholder engagement, and even HSE coordination. She’s worked on the ground with tree planters, in the boardroom with stakeholders, and everywhere in between—bridging the gap between policy and practice. With expertise in ArcMap/GIS, quality assurance, and stakeholder relations, Jessica doesn’t just check the boxes; she redefines them.
When she’s not knee-deep in reforestation strategies, Jess is probably out exploring the very landscapes she helps restore—because why manage forests if you don’t love getting lost in them?
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