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Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd. FMA timber harvest planning and operating ground rules

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0900044 and 0900045, as well as to Forestry Management Units P14, PO2, PO5, P22 and S26.... More ≫

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0900044 and 0900045, as well as to Forestry Management Units P14, PO2, PO5, P22 and S26. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Joint Canada | Alberta implementation plan for oil sands monitoring : 2014-2015 technical results summary

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Presents results from the implementation of monitoring activities in Year Three (April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015) of the Joint Canada/Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring under the... More ≫

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Presents results from the implementation of monitoring activities in Year Three (April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015) of the Joint Canada/Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring under the joint leadership of Alberta Environmental Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Agency, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and of Environment and Climate Change Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada.

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The Joint Canada | Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring annual report

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Federal and Alberta environment ministers jointly announced the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring in February 2012, committing the two governments to implementing... More ≫

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Federal and Alberta environment ministers jointly announced the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring in February 2012, committing the two governments to implementing an environmental monitoring program for the region. The implementation plan included a commitment to report annually on the progress made in carrying out the activities laid out in the plan.

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Assessing the scientific integrity of the Canada-Alberta joint oil sands monitoring (2012-2015) : expert panel review

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led... More ≫

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led approach with a strong scientific base. A Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was developed, describing a phased and adaptive approach to monitoring in the oil sands region to be undertaken over three years (2012-2015). Included in the Plan was a call for an external expert peer review plan after Year Three. This report presents the findings of the expert review panel.

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Joint Implementation Oil Sands Monitoring Plan : spring 2013 update

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The Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was announced in February 2012. Under the plan, the provincial and federal governments are taking steps to enhance the oil... More ≫

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The Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was announced in February 2012. Under the plan, the provincial and federal governments are taking steps to enhance the oil sands monitoring program for air, land, water and biodiversity. This update descriges completed enhancements and work in progress as of spring 2013.

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Annual report 2010 and 2011 on Greenhouse Gas Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta signed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the MOU agreed... More ≫

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta signed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the MOU agreed to work together to enable the road building and heavy construction industry to: improve energy efficiency, improve industry and the province's competitiveness, and help reduce GHG emissions. This report presents an overview of the activities, initiatives and accomplishments under the MOU to the end of calendar year 2011.

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A guide to energy efficient best practices for Alberta’s Road Building & Heavy Construction Industry

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This guide is a compilation of best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province’s heavy construction and road building industry. The guide relies heavily on previously... More ≫

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This guide is a compilation of best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province’s heavy construction and road building industry. The guide relies heavily on previously established or identified practices in other jurisdictions and is meant to give Alberta’s industry the information it needs to achieve energy efficiency.

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Joint Canada | Alberta implementation plan for oil sands monitoring

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Following extensive discussions between the Governments of Canada and Alberta, a Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was developed for monitoring in the oil sands... More ≫

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Following extensive discussions between the Governments of Canada and Alberta, a Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was developed for monitoring in the oil sands area. It describes how the Governments of Alberta and Canada will put in place a world class monitoring program for the oil sands to provide assurance of environmentally responsible development of the resource. The purpose of the plan is to support sound decision-making, ensure transparency, enhance science-based monitoring and improve analysis of existing monitoring data.

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