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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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Alberta-Pacific FMA area 2015 forest management plan

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with... More ≫

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with input from the public and other stakeholders. Forest management plans prepared by industry are a requirement of Forest Management Agreements (FMA) negotiated between the Government of Alberta and forest companies. Forest management plans provide direction for sustainable management of forest resources. FMA 9100029 is allocated to Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. and consists of 11 forest management units (FMU) A16, L1, L2, L3, L8, L11, S11, S14, S18, S22, and S23. The FMA area is located in northeastern Alberta and falls predominantly within the Central Mixedwood, Upper and Lower Boreal Highlands, and Athabasca Plain natural sub-regions.

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Endangered pine directive : mountain pine beetle infested stands

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within the Inactive Holding Zone.

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Alberta-Pacific Forest Products Inc. forest stewardship report 2015-2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta government on May 17, 2018. The stewardship report explains each of the 36 targets that Al-Pac has committed to in the FMP. It summarizes Al-Pac’s success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and provides rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Directive : impacts of wildfire burned areas on annual allowable cuts

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during... More ≫

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during AAC impact assessments required following wildfire events. This Directive replaces those portions of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard, Annex 1, Appendix B not already superseded by Directives 2007-01 (Fire Salvage Planning and Operations) and 2014-01 (Assessing Damage from Disturbance to Regenerating Forest Stands in Cutblock Openings and Recovering Productivity).

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Hinton Training Centre rates directive [2021]

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This directive establishes a rate schedule and identifies costs that will be charged for use of the Hinton Training Centre.

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Agriculture and Forestry annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Agriculture and Forestry contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Agriculture and Forestry contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Low-pressure natural gas distribution pipelines : roles and responsibilities

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The... More ≫

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The document recognizes the AUC's jurisdiction under the Gas Utilities Act, specifically in areas where there is a potential for overlapping or conflicting direction provided by the legislation and/or Chief Officer under the Gas Distribution Act and Alberta Utilities Commission under the Gas Utilities Act.

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Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. 2021 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0100038. The FMP includes the Forest Management Agreement and non-FMA portion of FMU B12, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located in southern Alberta primarily within the South Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region. There are approximately two and a half townships of the northern tip of FMU B12 within the North Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region and approximately five sections scattered along the east side of FMU B12 that fall within the Red Deer Land-Use Framework planning region. The DFA falls within the Alpine, Subalpine, Montane, Upper Foothills and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.

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General rates of timber [2021]

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (“FRIAA”). Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 1 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order.

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