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Managing riparian areas

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more... More ≫

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more productive than the adjoining upland. Because of this, they are used extensively by wildlife, agricultural producers and recreationists. This backgrounder provides general information on the importance of riparian areas and industrial use of riparian areas.

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Information on acquiring public lands

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses... More ≫

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses and needs on public lands). Although the majority of the land supports forest production, it is also important for watershed protection, wildlife habitat, recreation, oil and gas well sites, agricultural production and industrial development, to mention only a few of the uses.

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Gene conservation plan for native trees of Alberta. First edition

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a... More ≫

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a formal agreement by these two agencies to co-operate in forest genetic resource conservation and in response to a request by the Alberta Forest Genetic Resources Council, who had identified as an issue, the need for a provincial forest tree gene resource conservation plan. The plan is a technical document intended to complement and align with existing policy, particularly the Standards for Tree Improvement in Alberta. It provides a framework, including concepts for tree gene conservation and an initial work plan for implementing, coordinating and maintaining a provincial network of in situ reserves for 28 native Alberta tree species. Partners in implementation of the plan include Sustainable Resource Development and Tourism, Parks and Recreation (under their co-operative agreement) and...

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Alberta prairie conservation action plan

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in... More ≫

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in preserving the prairie ecosystem. It also recognizes the heritage value of the prairie, along with its cultural and economic contributions. Through an approach of consensus and co-operation, the program encourages the incorporation of conservation ethics as part of all activities and management decisions on the prairies, particularly with community initiatives. PCAP is implemented through the Prairie Conservation Forum (PCF), which is a multi-stakeholder group that meets periodically to discuss and monitor initiatives for prairie conservation.

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Range management terminology

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Outlines some of the concepts of range management and defines the related terminology. Includes sample calculations for determining the grazing period, stocking rate and carrying capacity.

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