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Soil Correlation Areas (SCA) of Alberta

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The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a... More ≫

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The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a large degree with recognized climate zones in Alberta. These boundaries also generally agree with accepted ecoregion boundaries. In the agricultural portion of Alberta, SCA's correlate strongly with soil zone lines with further subdivisions reflecting recognized agroclimate zones.

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Land suitability rating of Alberta 1995

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The Land Suitability Rating System (LSRS) rating map illustrates the relative suitability of lands in Alberta for growing spring-seeded small grains and shows how the dominant LSRS codes are... More ≫

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The Land Suitability Rating System (LSRS) rating map illustrates the relative suitability of lands in Alberta for growing spring-seeded small grains and shows how the dominant LSRS codes are distributed across Alberta. The LSRS rating process improves on the more subjective and dated Canada Land Inventory rating process. The map combines the AGRASID 4.1 computed LSRS values of the agricultural area of the province with the SLC 3.2 computed LSRS values of the forested area of the province. See Usage Considerations for more detail.

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ACO bulletin

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements,... More ≫

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry groups and other stakeholders interested in keeping updated on the work of the ACO.

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Importation of logs and forest products with bark attached

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs and forest products with bark attached.

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Remote area heating allowance program. Propane and heating oil : information and application

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The Remote Area Heating Allowance Program was established in 1980 to reduce the cost of heating fuels for those Albertans who did not have access to natural gas service. These individuals... More ≫

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The Remote Area Heating Allowance Program was established in 1980 to reduce the cost of heating fuels for those Albertans who did not have access to natural gas service. These individuals generally reside in remote locations in the province.

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Natural Resources Conservation Board annual report

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The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for public interest reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding operations in Alberta.

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Guideline for preparing agricultural feasibility reports for private irrigation projects

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Environment and Protected Areas to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and soils are suitable for irrigation. More ≫

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Environment and Protected Areas to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and soils are suitable for irrigation.

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Annual report land use changes in Alberta

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports are used when assessing future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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Water shortage management stages

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of drought and water shortage, it may be necessary for the government to take management action to protect the aquatic environment and integrity of the water management system. This fact sheet defines the five stages of water management and the potential management actions in each of those stages.

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Alberta public lands glossary of terms

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed... More ≫

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed definitions for the common terms used in managing dispositions.

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