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Alberta-Pacific Forest Products Inc. forest stewardship report 2015-2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta government on May 17, 2018. The stewardship report explains each of the 36 targets that Al-Pac has committed to in the FMP. It summarizes Al-Pac’s success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and provides rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Aerial overview survey : spruce beetle

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs

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The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs.

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Agri-food statistics update : estimate of production of principal field crops, Alberta

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update series is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing... More ≫

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update series is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Issues related to crop production estimates are based on the latest crop production data released by Statistics Canada. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta's performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Directive : impacts of wildfire burned areas on annual allowable cuts

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during... More ≫

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during AAC impact assessments required following wildfire events. This Directive replaces those portions of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard, Annex 1, Appendix B not already superseded by Directives 2007-01 (Fire Salvage Planning and Operations) and 2014-01 (Assessing Damage from Disturbance to Regenerating Forest Stands in Cutblock Openings and Recovering Productivity).

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The dairy cost study : economics of milk production in Alberta

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Technical standards and specification manual for natural gas distribution systems in Alberta. 7th edition

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The Technical Standards Manual covers the key aspects of safety, design, construction and operation, which the Chief Officer (as defined in the Gas Distribution Act) considers necessary for the... More ≫

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The Technical Standards Manual covers the key aspects of safety, design, construction and operation, which the Chief Officer (as defined in the Gas Distribution Act) considers necessary for the controlled, coordinated development of gas distribution pipeline infrastructure throughout Alberta so as to serve the largest number of Albertans in an efficient, safe and economical way. Appropriate technical resources, including the use of qualified gas distribution professionals, are required to aid in its interpretation.

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Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. 2021 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0100038. The FMP includes the Forest Management Agreement and non-FMA portion of FMU B12, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located in southern Alberta primarily within the South Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region. There are approximately two and a half townships of the northern tip of FMU B12 within the North Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region and approximately five sections scattered along the east side of FMU B12 that fall within the Red Deer Land-Use Framework planning region. The DFA falls within the Alpine, Subalpine, Montane, Upper Foothills and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.

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Ministerial Order 012/2021 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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Sets the timber dues rates and information used to determine timber dues rates for the 2021-22 Timber Year.

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Explained in brief : value-added industries

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Presents a high-level overview of value-added industries in the agri-food industry, namely food and beverage manufacturing in Alberta.

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