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Co-management of grazing dispositions and forest reserve permits

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Holders of grazing leases, grazing licenses and forest reserve permits may apply to co-manage their disposition with another disposition holder. This will enable disposition holders to trial a... More ≫

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Holders of grazing leases, grazing licenses and forest reserve permits may apply to co-manage their disposition with another disposition holder. This will enable disposition holders to trial a partnership arrangement before making a decision to finalize a long-term partnership through full or partial assignment. Disposition holders may only have one co-management agreement per disposition. The co-management agreement may include any combination of grazing leases, grazing licenses or forest reserve permits.

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Kimiwan Lake GPS collar project

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other... More ≫

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other waterbirds can be maintained when livestock grazing is properly managed.

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Range management factsheet for northern Alberta's boreal region : grazing management for boreal riparian areas

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Fact sheet on managing grazing lands in riparian areas.

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Range management factsheet for northern Alberta's boreal region : indicators of forest rangeland health

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Rangeland health refers to the ability of a plant community to perform vital ecological functions. Healthy rangelands have a variety of plants, prevent soil erosion, store water and promote the... More ≫

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Rangeland health refers to the ability of a plant community to perform vital ecological functions. Healthy rangelands have a variety of plants, prevent soil erosion, store water and promote the cycling of nutrients and energy. To determine the health of your rangeland, start by asking questions.

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Grazing and timber integration manual

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on... More ≫

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on overlapping grazing and timber dispositions. The manual is in accordance with the Lands Division and Forestry Division Policy Directive on Integration of Grazing & Timber Activities. It discusses the objectives related to integration of grazing and timber operations, the role of Regional Grazing-Timber Integration Advisory Committees, regional grazing plans, the grazing disposition application process, standards for integration of grazing and timber operations, and the dispute resolution process.

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Four strand barbed wire fence specifications

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These fence specifications are to be used for any Government-of-Alberta-owned fence located on a provincial grazing reserve that is damaged or replaced due to any industrial activities.

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Verbenone use guidelines [2010]

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information for landowners, municipalities and forest managers on the operational use and limitations of using verbenone for mountain pine beetle protection.

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Licensing water use on agricultural dispositions

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Water Act Licences and Approvals are the required tools for allocating water use on agricultural dispositions. This fact sheet discusses these two methods of allocating water use, as well as... More ≫

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Water Act Licences and Approvals are the required tools for allocating water use on agricultural dispositions. This fact sheet discusses these two methods of allocating water use, as well as traditional agricultural use registration, and when each should be used.

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Whitecourt - Edson regional grazing plan

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A team of government agrologists, foresters and biologists, with the cooperation and support of the grazing and timber industries in the area, have developed a regional grazing plan for the... More ≫

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A team of government agrologists, foresters and biologists, with the cooperation and support of the grazing and timber industries in the area, have developed a regional grazing plan for the Whitecourt-Edson area of west central Alberta. The boundary of the planning area was determined by the planning team and endorsed by the timber and grazing industries through the Regional Grazing Timber Advisory Committee. The plan boundary recognizes the existing demand for new grazing opportunities and the potential for future demand, and it includes all public land contained within the planning area.

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Riparian recovery trial : Campbell Creek

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Objectives of the study were: To protect surface water and allow for vegetative recovery and bank stabilization, improving water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife species by temporarily... More ≫

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Objectives of the study were: To protect surface water and allow for vegetative recovery and bank stabilization, improving water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife species by temporarily fencing livestock out of Campbell Creek and developing two alternate off-site watering facilities; To improve water quality for livestock leading to increased weight gains and increased subsequent financial returns for the seven Campbell Creek Grazing Association members and their families; To demonstrate good riparian grazing management practices.

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