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Wildlife guidelines for Alberta wind energy projects [2011]

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result... More ≫

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result in wildlife disturbance and habitat degradation. Wind energy projects, like other development projects with potential environmental impact, need to be well planned in order to avoid or mitigate these impacts. This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with new wind energy developments in Alberta, and provides guidelines for minimizing impacts of such projects on wildlife.

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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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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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Utility lines on public land agricultural dispositions

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In some cases, the holders of agricultural dispositions (grazing leases, farm development leases or Provincial Grazing Reserve agreements) want to install utility lines to enhance the agricultural... More ≫

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In some cases, the holders of agricultural dispositions (grazing leases, farm development leases or Provincial Grazing Reserve agreements) want to install utility lines to enhance the agricultural use of the land. These utility lines can include buried waterlines and overhead power lines. This document provides information on authorization for these utility lines.

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