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An assessment of the change in temperature and precipitation in Alberta

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This statistical study assesses the change of Alberta climate using the monthly data of surface air maximum temperature, surface air minimum temperature, total precipitation, total rainfall, and... More ≫

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This statistical study assesses the change of Alberta climate using the monthly data of surface air maximum temperature, surface air minimum temperature, total precipitation, total rainfall, and total snowfall from 1884 to 1996 from 38 long-term climate stations. The weighted average of individual station values was used to obtain an Alberta average of climate variables for each month. The purpose of the study was to examine the trends of climate variables over the province and apply an averaging method that would provide a better representation of Alberta's climatic trends.

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Preliminary classification of plains rough fescue (Festuca hallii) community types within the central parkland subregion of Alberta

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This preliminary classification will focus on native grassland community types containing plains rough fescue and less than 25% shrub cover. Disturbances such as over-grazing, mowing, breaking of... More ≫

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This preliminary classification will focus on native grassland community types containing plains rough fescue and less than 25% shrub cover. Disturbances such as over-grazing, mowing, breaking of the soil, etc. can alter the species composition of grasslands, introducing a variety of non-native grasses and forbs and shifting the dominance of native species. Due to the wide array of community types that could result, such disturbed (modified) grasslands have not been included in this classification. Following phase III, which includes the field verification of remnant plains rough fescue grasslands, such modified fescue associations may be described.

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Soil inventory project procedures manual

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This manual was initially intended as a procedures manual for the compilation teams conducting the Canada-Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Soil Inventory Project (1993 to 1998), and... More ≫

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This manual was initially intended as a procedures manual for the compilation teams conducting the Canada-Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Soil Inventory Project (1993 to 1998), and was updated and revised in 1998 to accompany the digital soils information compiled during the project. The manual describes the procedures used and the attribute data captured during the project. It also provides users of the database some background information on the mapping systems used during the compilation of the soils database.

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Royalty and related information review : task force report

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The Royalty and Related Information Review (RRIR) contains a number of preliminary recommendations and updates for changes to Allowable Cost determination and methods to improve the administration... More ≫

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The Royalty and Related Information Review (RRIR) contains a number of preliminary recommendations and updates for changes to Allowable Cost determination and methods to improve the administration of the natural gas royalty regime, volumetric reporting and related information that could be accepted by all interested parties (Industry, Department of Energy and Alberta Energy and Utilities Board).

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Environmentally significant areas inventory of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta : final report

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The purpose of this study was to identify, map, and describe environmentally significant areas of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta.

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Benchmark site documentation : 06-AB (Bow Island, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Bow Island (06-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Bow Island (06-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Bow Island site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents irrigated Brown soils of the Mixed Grassland ecoregion. The landscape is representative of the gently undulating, morainal terrain (with lacustrine veneer) that is common in southeastern Alberta.

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Benchmark site documentation : 03-AB (Falher, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Falher (03-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Falher (03-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Falher site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents Dark Gray soils of the Peace Lowland Ecoregion. The landscape is representative of the level glaciolacustrine terrain common to the southeastern portion of the Peace River agricultural region.

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Land capability classification for forest ecosystems in the oil sands region. Revised edition 1998

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures... More ≫

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures and measuring land capability.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SW

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SE

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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