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Glossary of reclamation terms used in Alberta 5th Edition

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This document provided a comprehensive glossary of reclamation terminology used in Alberta as of 1998. It aimed to standardize definitions for terms relevant to reclamation planning, soil science,... More ≫

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This document provided a comprehensive glossary of reclamation terminology used in Alberta as of 1998. It aimed to standardize definitions for terms relevant to reclamation planning, soil science, ecological classification, and regulatory practices, drawing from sources such as the Canada Department of Agriculture's Glossary of Terms in Soil Science (1976) and oil sands Environmental Impact Assessments and applications. It included definitions for soil horizons, wetland types, mining processes, and environmental risk concepts, and concluded with acronyms and references to Alberta legislation and organizations.

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Glossary of reclamation terms used in Alberta 3rd Edition

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This document provided standardized definitions for technical terms used in land reclamation, including soil science, wetland ecology, mining, and environmental risk assessment. The glossary aimed... More ≫

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This document provided standardized definitions for technical terms used in land reclamation, including soil science, wetland ecology, mining, and environmental risk assessment. The glossary aimed to improve clarity in planning, approvals, and research by referencing authoritative sources such as the Canada Department of Agriculture and Alberta legislation. It included updates on terminology related to peatlands, wetlands, and site decommissioning.

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Alberta 1973 seed drill survey results

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This survey collected 4,750 seed samples from farmers across 53 districts in 1973, focusing on cereal and oilseed crops. The Canada Department of Agriculture, assisted by private analysts and... More ≫

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This survey collected 4,750 seed samples from farmers across 53 districts in 1973, focusing on cereal and oilseed crops. The Canada Department of Agriculture, assisted by private analysts and Alberta Field Crops Branch staff, conducted the analysis. The survey highlights issues with grading standards, revealing tolerances based on bushels rather than pounds.

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Hay and pasture mixtures for Alberta : as recommended by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee

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Sets out the most suitable hay and pasture varieties and mixtures as determined by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives of the Departments of Plant... More ≫

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Sets out the most suitable hay and pasture varieties and mixtures as determined by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives of the Departments of Plant Science and Soils, University of Alberta, Alberta Field Crops Branch of Alberta Agriculture; Science and Production Service of the Canada Department of Agriculture, and representatives of the seed trade.

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Hay and pasture mixtures for Alberta : as recommended by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee

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Sets out the most suitable hay and pasture varieties and mixtures as determined by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives of the Departments of Plant... More ≫

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Sets out the most suitable hay and pasture varieties and mixtures as determined by the Alberta Forage Crops Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives of the Departments of Plant Science and Soils, University of Alberta, Alberta Field Crops Branch of Alberta Agriculture; Science and Production Service of the Canada Department of Agriculture, and representatives of the seed trade.

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