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Derived Ecosite Phase. Version 2

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available.... More ≫

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available. AVIE and a lidar-derived slope position were created by Agriculture and Forestry. Rules used to classify the data were developed by Environment and Parks. DEP v2.0 includes updated AVI, new lidar and an Alberta Wetlands Classification System field.

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GreenSTEM program guide

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is intended to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from Alberta's research... More ≫

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is intended to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from Alberta's research universities through access to seed funding, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development.

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Frequently asked questions : GreenSTEM pilot

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Provides a quick overview of the GreenSTEM program and how to apply for funding through the program. GreenSTEM is a cleantech-focused fellowship to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from... More ≫

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Provides a quick overview of the GreenSTEM program and how to apply for funding through the program. GreenSTEM is a cleantech-focused fellowship to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from Alberta's research universities through access to seed funding, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development.

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Climate change innovation and technology framework : GreenSTEM program guide

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial fellowship that provides seed funding to... More ≫

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial fellowship that provides seed funding to hard-tech spinouts and startups from Alberta's research universities, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development. GreenSTEM is a new pilot program under the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework's Emerging Clean Technology Partnerships Program.

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Frequently asked questions : CCITF - GreenSTEM

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Provides a quick overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program and how to apply for funding through the program. GreenSTEM is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial Fellowship that provides seed funding to... More ≫

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Provides a quick overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program and how to apply for funding through the program. GreenSTEM is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial Fellowship that provides seed funding to hard-tech spinouts and startups from Alberta's research universities through access to seed funding, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development.

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A guide to understanding and using the project selection and priority ranking tool

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the... More ≫

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the aim of mitigating the flood-related effects on fish and fish habitat in the short term and to re-establish a healthy aquatic environment over the longer term. In the absence of an existing process, a number of new tools were developed by the FISHES Program to support effective decision making and the allocation of program funds. The Project Selection and Priority Ranking Tool was developed to help evaluate potential projects based on thirteen biological, social and economic criteria which are weighted to reflect both provincial fisheries management priorities and local fisheries issues and concerns.

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CWD program review 2012

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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invasive alien prion agent that recently arrived in eastern Alberta. The prion causes fatal infections in cervids and significantly alters the population... More ≫

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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invasive alien prion agent that recently arrived in eastern Alberta. The prion causes fatal infections in cervids and significantly alters the population structure and viability of local deer herds. There is no natural barrier to further spread, no treatment to eliminate infections, and no feasible live animal test to identify infected deer. CWD has significant environmental, social, and economic effects by altering major ecosystem structure and function, as well as decreasing recreational harvest and guiding/outfitting activity. Alberta was proactive in looking for occurrence of CWD and initially proactive in responding once it was found. Current programs focus on monitoring the ongoing geographic spread and numerical increase in eastern deer populations. Hunter harvest is the primary tool to find infected deer. Population reduction is the only known tool to manage CWD in wild deer.

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Gillett's Checkerspot in the Southern Headwaters At Risk Project (SHARP) area

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Gillett's Checkerspot is a colourful and distinctive butterfly that has a very small global range and a global conservation status rank of imperiled/vulnerable. The species is relatively well... More ≫

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Gillett's Checkerspot is a colourful and distinctive butterfly that has a very small global range and a global conservation status rank of imperiled/vulnerable. The species is relatively well known with respect to its biology and ecology. Available information is summarized in this report and differences between USA and Alberta populations are discussed. The ecology of the species renders it amenable to integration with economic activity. It can be accommodated without significant expense or impact on other natural resource uses. In some cases, forest canopy removal associated with development can be a positive factor for the species but in the past this has been an accidental byproduct of such activity. Brief strategic and operations guidelines are recommended.

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Alberta furbearer harvest data analysis

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A literature review was conducted to examine the potential uses and limitations of using trapper harvest data to monitor species distribution and population trend. Harvest, price, and distribution... More ≫

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A literature review was conducted to examine the potential uses and limitations of using trapper harvest data to monitor species distribution and population trend. Harvest, price, and distribution of harvest for most furbearers in Alberta is presented. In addition, an attempt is made to measure changes in abundance by mapping distribution across time and calculating an abundance index based on harvest and pelt price. To make better use of current and future Alberta furbearer harvest data, the following suggestions are offered: The Alberta trapper harvest data needs to be collected consistently for the entire province; harvest data collection should be based on pelt counts rather than unverified trapper affidavits; an index of abundance for each species based on a thorough analysis of correlations between harvest and various indices of effort, and the findings of others should be developed; data verification routines are required to enhance consistency; and each year all collected...

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