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Information on acquiring public lands

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses... More ≫

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses and needs on public lands). Although the majority of the land supports forest production, it is also important for watershed protection, wildlife habitat, recreation, oil and gas well sites, agricultural production and industrial development, to mention only a few of the uses.

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Co-management of grazing dispositions and forest reserve permits

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Holders of grazing leases, grazing licenses and forest reserve permits may apply to co-manage their disposition with another disposition holder. This will enable disposition holders to trial a... More ≫

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Holders of grazing leases, grazing licenses and forest reserve permits may apply to co-manage their disposition with another disposition holder. This will enable disposition holders to trial a partnership arrangement before making a decision to finalize a long-term partnership through full or partial assignment. Disposition holders may only have one co-management agreement per disposition. The co-management agreement may include any combination of grazing leases, grazing licenses or forest reserve permits.

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Minimum patron number on provincial grazing reserves

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This directive outlines the steps required to review and amend minimum patron numbers on Provincial Grazing Reserves (PGRs).

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Kimiwan Lake GPS collar project

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other... More ≫

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other waterbirds can be maintained when livestock grazing is properly managed.

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Range management factsheet for northern Alberta's boreal region : grazing management for boreal riparian areas

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Fact sheet on managing grazing lands in riparian areas.

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Guide to common northern rangeland plant communities and their management

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Native rangelands (forests, shrub lands and meadows) in northern Alberta are important sources of forage for livestock. When properly managed, they can provide ongoing grazing, wildlife habitat,... More ≫

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Native rangelands (forests, shrub lands and meadows) in northern Alberta are important sources of forage for livestock. When properly managed, they can provide ongoing grazing, wildlife habitat, harvestable timber, recreational areas and healthy watersheds. This book describes some of the common northern rangeland plant communities and can be used to: identify the native plant communities on your rangeland; estimate how each community can be grazed; and recognize when a community is overgrazed. This guide can be used in combination with Northern Range Plants and the Rangeland Health Assessment for Grassland, Forest and Tame Pasture Field Workbook.

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Range management factsheet for northern Alberta's boreal region : indicators of forest rangeland health

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Rangeland health refers to the ability of a plant community to perform vital ecological functions. Healthy rangelands have a variety of plants, prevent soil erosion, store water and promote the... More ≫

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Rangeland health refers to the ability of a plant community to perform vital ecological functions. Healthy rangelands have a variety of plants, prevent soil erosion, store water and promote the cycling of nutrients and energy. To determine the health of your rangeland, start by asking questions.

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Grazing and timber integration manual

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on... More ≫

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on overlapping grazing and timber dispositions. The manual is in accordance with the Lands Division and Forestry Division Policy Directive on Integration of Grazing & Timber Activities. It discusses the objectives related to integration of grazing and timber operations, the role of Regional Grazing-Timber Integration Advisory Committees, regional grazing plans, the grazing disposition application process, standards for integration of grazing and timber operations, and the dispute resolution process.

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Integration of grazing and timber activities

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The purpose of this directive is to provide direction to government and industry regarding the integration of grazing and timber disposition activities on Green area public land, and White area... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide direction to government and industry regarding the integration of grazing and timber disposition activities on Green area public land, and White area public lands managed for sustained yield of timber and forage. Policy direction applies to both existing and new dispositions and outlines the requirements for planning, operations, agreements, monitoring, and dispute resolution. For existing dispositions, a transition period that considers the significance of present agreements is defined.

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Application and processing procedure for agricultural land disposition requests

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The Land Disposition Request allows the public to apply for agricultural use or sale of public land. When an application is received, Sustainable Resource Development evaluates the land to... More ≫

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The Land Disposition Request allows the public to apply for agricultural use or sale of public land. When an application is received, Sustainable Resource Development evaluates the land to determine the appropriate land use and tenure. If the review results in a recommendation to sell or allow agricultural use, a land auction or tender generally occurs. This process usually applies to vacant (unallocated) public land.

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