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Principles for minimizing surface disturbances in native grassland : principles, guidelines, and tools for all industrial activity in Native Grassland in the Prairie and Parkland landscapes of Alberta

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and... More ≫

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and guidelines for all industrial activity in native grassland landscapes. Many of the principles are requirements for development on public lands, as stated in the standards and conditions of public lands formal dispositions, authorizations and approvals. These principles and guidelines are also appropriate and applicable to other land holders for the promotion and advancement of avoidance and minimal disturbance practices.

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The 2010 ferruginous hawk inventory and population analysis

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta; inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. The provincial ferruginous hawk population has been estimated... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta; inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. The provincial ferruginous hawk population has been estimated every five years since 1982, except between the years 1993 and 1999. The population estimate is based on the number of active nests detected during each inventory year. During the 2010 inventory, a population estimate of 643 ± 169 breeding pairs of ferruginous hawks was calculated. This population estimate is similar to the 2005 estimate, which implies that the population is relatively stable at low numbers. Overall, Alberta's ferruginous hawk population still remains significantly lower than the 1992, and thus, it is essential to take management actions to assist with the recovery of this species.

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Pre-construction wildlife surveys and restricted activity periods for agricultural disposition improvements in the Prairies/Grassland Natural Region

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This information letter provides information on when a pre-construction wildlife survey or restricted activity period may be required for improvements to agricultural dispositions in the... More ≫

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This information letter provides information on when a pre-construction wildlife survey or restricted activity period may be required for improvements to agricultural dispositions in the Prairies/Grassland Natural Region.

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Special places : new candidate sites in the Grassland Natural Region

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions, including new candidate sites in the Grassland Natural Region.

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Special places : candidate sites selected for local committee review in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions and 20 subregions. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions and 20 subregions. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions, including candidate sites selected for local committee review in the Grassland Natural Region.

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Special places : Alberta's Grassland Natural Region

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions, including the Grassland Natural Region.

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