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Distribution of regulated weeds in Alberta

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal... More ≫

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal weed inspectors to support potential amendments to the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act, and to assess the effectiveness of said regulations.

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Hunting on agricultural public land : Recreational Access Regulation

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural leaseholder on public land to protect and care for the land and livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land.

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Stewardship for rangeland sustainability

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This document describes the basic principles of rangeland management that when applied enhance rangeland stewardship. It describes how rangeland stewardship is key to sustaining native rangelands.... More ≫

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This document describes the basic principles of rangeland management that when applied enhance rangeland stewardship. It describes how rangeland stewardship is key to sustaining native rangelands. This document compliments the Operating Standards for Alberta's Public Land Grazing Dispositions and supersedes the 2007 Grazing Lease Stewardship Code of Practice.

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Recreational leases

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The use of public land is authorized under the Public Lands Act for a variety of purposes. Dispositions for community-based cultural and recreational activities are approved as recreational leases.

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Soil survey of the County of Two Hills No. 21, Alberta

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This soil survey updates a portion of the reconnaissance survey, Wainwright and Vermilion sheets. The new survey benefits from more intensive investigation of soils in the field, use of recent,... More ≫

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This soil survey updates a portion of the reconnaissance survey, Wainwright and Vermilion sheets. The new survey benefits from more intensive investigation of soils in the field, use of recent, good quality aerial photographs and improved map presentation. The soil map consists of 53 individual sheets that are prepared from aerial photographs. The first section of the report outlines cultural and historic features of the county. This is followed by discussions on physical features of the area and their relationship to soils. The final portion of the report outlines soil survey interpretations for agriculture and engineering.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Chip Lake area

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The report presents descriptions of the data on the cultural and physical features of the Chip Lake area, located in west-central Alberta, and the formation, character, and limitations of the... More ≫

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The report presents descriptions of the data on the cultural and physical features of the Chip Lake area, located in west-central Alberta, and the formation, character, and limitations of the soils. In addition, it outlines the methods used in chemical and physical analyses, defines terms describing significant features of the map area and of the field classification, includes physical analyses for engineering purposes, and gives a classification of the soils. The soil map included with the report shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographic features. The soil rating map indicates the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development.

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Soil survey of the Whitecourt and Barrhead area

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map shows a suggested productivity grouping based on a rating of the soils.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Hotchkiss and Keg River area

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This report describes the soils of the Hotchkiss and Keg River areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Hotchkiss and Keg River areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map distinguishes the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Grimshaw and Notikewin area

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This report describes the soils of the Grimshaw and Notikewin areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Grimshaw and Notikewin areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map distinguishes the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Cherry Point and Hines Creek area

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The report describes the cultural and physical features of the Cherry Point and Hines Creek areas, and the chemical, physical and morphological characteristics of the soil series. The soil map... More ≫

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The report describes the cultural and physical features of the Cherry Point and Hines Creek areas, and the chemical, physical and morphological characteristics of the soil series. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map distinguishes the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development. The appendices provide information on methods used in chemical and physical analyses, definitions of terms describing significant features of the mapped area and of the field classification, physical analyses that may be helpful in engineering studies, and a classification of the soils of the Cherry Point and Hines Creek area.

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