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West Bragg Creek trails master plan : for Bragg Creek Trails Association

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The West Bragg Creek trail network has been operated by the Bragg Creek Trails Association, in partnership with the Government of Alberta's Forestry and Parks since 2010. Ten years after the... More ≫

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The West Bragg Creek trail network has been operated by the Bragg Creek Trails Association, in partnership with the Government of Alberta's Forestry and Parks since 2010. Ten years after the completion of the first All Seasons Trail Plan (2010) for the area, Bragg Creek Trails Association and Alberta Forestry and Parks collaborated on updating the trail plan. The West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan serves to maintain the area's success as a hub for trail-based recreation and tourism supported by basic facilities while addressing increased visitation and growing visitor use conflicts and safety issues.

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Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society trails master plan

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and... More ≫

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and operated by the Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society. The plan catalogues the existing trails and identifies strategic locations for proposed trail developments to support increased recreational opportunities, while mitigating issues identified in the environmental review. The plan also describes the processes for ongoing management, monitoring and maintenance of the trail system.

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Evan-Thomas 10-year vegetation management strategy 2016-2025

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The goal of the Evan-Thomas 10-year Vegetation Management Strategy 2016-2025 (ETVMS) is to provide detailed strategic direction for the management of vegetation in the Evan-Thomas area of the... More ≫

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The goal of the Evan-Thomas 10-year Vegetation Management Strategy 2016-2025 (ETVMS) is to provide detailed strategic direction for the management of vegetation in the Evan-Thomas area of the Kananaskis Valley to maintain, restore, and protect ecological, recreation, and tourism values.

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Kananaskis country provincial recreation areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park management plan

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background... More ≫

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background information on each of the 52 PRAs and Bragg Creek Provincial Park is presented, as well as proposed management intent statements, management objectives, and management strategies. The plan will be used by Alberta Parks as well as staff of other government agencies, First Nations, stakeholders and the general public and is meant to form the foundation for more specific management strategies or annual operating plans and budgets within these parks. Management plans are normally reviewed and updated ten years after approval.

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Peter Lougheed & Spray Valley Provincial Parks management plan

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks... More ≫

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks Act, other related legislation and the Kananaskis Country Recreation Policy 1999. The plan will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that it remains consistent with current legislation and policy. This plan provides a statement of management intent and objectives for the area. In addition, it identifies permissible public recreation activities, related facilities and provides guidelines for their future management and development. It also recognizes existing dispositions for hydro electric power generation, as well as the desirability of maintaining viable recreation/tourism and business opportunities in the area. While this plan focuses on the management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks, regional and valley-wide perspectives have been considered to ensure proper...

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Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area management plan

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The Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of this protected area. The plan outlines the type and extent of... More ≫

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The Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of this protected area. The plan outlines the type and extent of outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities, facilities and services including the delivery of heritage appreciation programs that assist Albertans and visitors to understand and appreciate our natural heritage while ensuring its ongoing preservation. The plan was prepared with extensive public input and will be reviewed and revised periodically. The Minister responsible for parks and protected areas has authorized the implementation of the management plan and retains the authority to amend or interpret its provisions.

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Kananaskis Country recreation policy

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Kananaskis Country – spectacular landscapes and natural resources providing Albertans with diverse benefits and a high quality environment for current and future generations, while at the same... More ≫

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Kananaskis Country – spectacular landscapes and natural resources providing Albertans with diverse benefits and a high quality environment for current and future generations, while at the same time retaining the ecological diversity that has made it such a special part of Alberta. Kananaskis Country provides: Clean air and water;
Heritage appreciation; High quality and accessible opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation;
Opportunities for diverse social, cultural and economic benefits;
A spectrum of protected areas and natural resources integrated with a wide range of sustainable environmentally responsible uses on the regional land base.

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park management plan

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural... More ≫

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural landscape where opportunities for backcountry recreation and tourism activities such as hiking, trail riding, hunting, guiding and outfitting are provided in a way that ensures the retention of the land in a natural state and minimizes interference with natural processes. Management plans are prepared to ensure that the desired management intent and objectives are implemented. The plan will define objectives for preservation, heritage appreciation, and outdoor recreation and tourism activities. It will also define appropriate uses.

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Kananaskis Country sub-regional integrated resource plan

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This planning document presents the GOA's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the area. It is intended to be a guide for resource managers, industry and the public... More ≫

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This planning document presents the GOA's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the area. It is intended to be a guide for resource managers, industry and the public with responsibility or interest in the area, rather than a regulatory mechanism. Resource potentials and opportunities for development are identified with a view to assisting in the economic progress of Alberta. The plan is sufficiently flexible so that all future proposals for land use and development may be considered.

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