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Recreational vehicle camping in Alberta : a demand and supply side perspective

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A study of recreational vehicle (RV) campers and campgrounds was conducted in February and March of 2009 to assess if Alberta campgrounds are adequate in numbers, condition and diversity. Study... More ≫

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A study of recreational vehicle (RV) campers and campgrounds was conducted in February and March of 2009 to assess if Alberta campgrounds are adequate in numbers, condition and diversity. Study findings provide an assessment of the status of the travel industry in light of economic changes, the current campground situation in Alberta in terms of the supply side (manufacturers and RV campground operations) and the demand side (users of Alberta campgrounds), highlights significant trends impacting RV campground operation and development, and identifies best practices in campground operations.

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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Rocky View no. 44, Alberta

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil... More ≫

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil conservation issues. The current survey provides considerably more detail than previous surveys of the area and utilizes significant advances in soil classification and mapping procedures developed since completion of the earlier surveys.

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Soil survey of the Calgary urban perimeter

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The report is presented in five parts. Part I outlines the location of the study area and provides a general description of its physical environment. Part II is a summary of the concepts of soil... More ≫

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The report is presented in five parts. Part I outlines the location of the study area and provides a general description of its physical environment. Part II is a summary of the concepts of soil formation, classification and mapping that were used in this survey. Part III contains detailed descriptions of the soil symbols found on the maps. In Part IV, the soil units described in Part III are interpreted for various potential land uses. Part V consists of five appendixes that contain tables of data and other technical information. Four soil maps supplement the report.

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Soil survey of Blackfoot and Calgary sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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