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FireSmart™ begins at home guide

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of vegetation that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your home at risk, but it is possible to live safely with this natural event. The recommendations in this guide will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Authorization of FireSmart activities on public land

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The FireSmart program provides information and tools to Albertans to increase resilience to wildfires. This information sheet clarifies the authority(s) for proponents conducting FireSmart... More ≫

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The FireSmart program provides information and tools to Albertans to increase resilience to wildfires. This information sheet clarifies the authority(s) for proponents conducting FireSmart activities under the Public Lands Act as regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator in conjunction with professional advice provided by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

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FireSmart homeowner's manual : FireSmart begins at home

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of vegetation that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. By choosing to extend our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your home at risk, but it is possible to live safely with this natural event. The recommendations in this manual will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Alberta wildland / urban interface fires : a guide for municipal directors of emergency management and consequence management officers

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Provides an overview of how the Government of Alberta manages wildland urban interface fires from the aspects of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The wildland urban... More ≫

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Provides an overview of how the Government of Alberta manages wildland urban interface fires from the aspects of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The wildland urban interface is the area where industrial, agricultural, or residential development overlaps wildland areas. Includes a sample template for developing a community wildfire preparedness guide.

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