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Draft concept plan for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that... More ≫

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that recreational trail use, both motorized and non-motorized, be offered, and that the current hunting regime continue with the addition of hunters requiring a firearms discharge permit. Proposed facility development includes designated OHV trails, non-motorized multi-use trails for activities such as hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, a campground and an upgraded day-use area. The plan also recognizes the conservation values of the site and proposes to protect the areas of highest conservation value.

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Tourism, Parks and Recreation annual report [2009 -2014]

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Annual report of the Ministry of Tourism, Parks and Recreation for the province of Alberta

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Canada’s fiscal policy for aviation : what are the true costs?

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Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation commissioned this examination of the impact of federal fiscal policies on the cost competitiveness of the Canadian aviation industry. To undertake this... More ≫

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Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation commissioned this examination of the impact of federal fiscal policies on the cost competitiveness of the Canadian aviation industry. To undertake this analysis, InterVISTAS reviewed and synthesised existing research analysis, and conducted a number of additional analyses to update the information, fill in gaps, link policies to impacts, and fully explain the many ways in which Canada's aviation system is taxed.

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Potential demand for rural vacation experiences in Alberta by residents of Alberta : quantitative research

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The potential of urban Albertans to participate in rural vacation experiences in the province was explored quantitatively in this study through a survey of 2,391 panel members who had taken a... More ≫

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The potential of urban Albertans to participate in rural vacation experiences in the province was explored quantitatively in this study through a survey of 2,391 panel members who had taken a discretionary leisure trip in the past two years.

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Potential demand for rural vacation experiences in Alberta by residents of Alberta : exploratory qualitative research

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This study was undertaken to explore the perceptions that young adult households, family households, and older adult households residing in Alberta’s urban areas have of the rural vacation... More ≫

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This study was undertaken to explore the perceptions that young adult households, family households, and older adult households residing in Alberta’s urban areas have of the rural vacation experiences available in the province. Using a qualitative approach, 12 focus groups were held with Albertans residing in urban areas of the province. The study and this report start to gather information that can eventually be used to inform marketing and product development strategies and plans that will resonate with the target audiences within the province.

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Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park System management plan

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the... More ≫

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the ethic in which the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park System was created: innovative ideas, environmental stewardship, recreation management and community collaboration. The Management Plan will be used primarily by: the Government of Alberta; the Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council; various stakeholders such as volunteers, leaseholders, and special interest groups; and the general public.

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Riparian health summary, final report : Cooking Lake - Blackfoot grazing, wildlife and provincial recreation area

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The intent of this riparian health inventory is to provide a "state of the environment" report to area managers and the surrounding community. Combining this information with existing practical... More ≫

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The intent of this riparian health inventory is to provide a "state of the environment" report to area managers and the surrounding community. Combining this information with existing practical knowledge of resources will provide the best alternatives for sustaining healthy riparian areas within Cooking Lake – Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area.

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Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and area tourism development plan

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core... More ≫

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core tourist attraction and optimize the economic benefits to the surrounding area. Underlying this goal is the imperative to ensure development occurs in the most appropriate places to protect the very resources that make the park unique.

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Summer use trail master plan : Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

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The purpose of this summer use trail master plan is to provide the Canmore Nordic Centre with a strategy for making improvements in the park to ensure environmental protection and visitor enjoyment.

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Forest and fire management strategy : Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Alberta

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park contains many natural and cultural values that contribute to a unique ecology in the province and a diversity of attractions for park visitors. However, The current... More ≫

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park contains many natural and cultural values that contribute to a unique ecology in the province and a diversity of attractions for park visitors. However, The current age and composition of the vegetation combined with frequent fire weather conditions create the potential for a catastrophic wildfire in the park that would put significant values at risk. This report addresses the evolution of wildfire as a historic and fundamental agent of forest and grassland renewal and evaluates the current wildfire threat to both human and ecological values. It finds that aggressive fire and forest management commitments are required to protect both human and ecological values in both the short term and long term in Cypress Hill Provincial Park, and a summary of fire and forest management strategies is presented in the conclusion of the report.

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