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Forests Act contraventions

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing... More ≫

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing the name of the person or company who has broken the law or specific conditions, the municipality in which the person resides or the company is located, a description of the contravention, and the amount of the penalty.

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Climate and CO2 sensitive forest growth models illustrated

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Understanding the impacts of climate and CO2 on forest growth has become increasingly important and necessary for sustainable forest management in Alberta and elsewhere. This technical/scientific... More ≫

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Understanding the impacts of climate and CO2 on forest growth has become increasingly important and necessary for sustainable forest management in Alberta and elsewhere. This technical/scientific document describes and demonstrates the fundamental concepts and methodologies associated with developing climate and CO2 sensitive models. It can help practitioners and decision-makers to better understand, adapt and devise climate-and-CO2-smart strategies to respond to the occurring and predicted changes due to climate and CO2.

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Pembina Timberlands 2016 FMP stewardship report

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This Stewardship Report provides an overview of Weyerhaeuser - Pembina Timberlands’ (Weyerhaeuser) five-year performance on commitments made in the 2016 Forest Management Plan (FMP). Stewardship... More ≫

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This Stewardship Report provides an overview of Weyerhaeuser - Pembina Timberlands’ (Weyerhaeuser) five-year performance on commitments made in the 2016 Forest Management Plan (FMP). Stewardship reporting is a mandatory process summarizing and comparing planned and actual performance with the intent of achieving objectives and targets (VOITs) identified in the approved 2016 FMP, at a point mid-way through the life of the FMP. The report identifies areas where adjustments may be required for VOITs deemed to be outside of the acceptable variance allowed in the FMP. Preparation of the Stewardship Report is an FMA holder responsibility. Other timber disposition holders are responsible for preparing and providing input to the FMA holder as it relates to their activities within the Defined Forest Area (DFA).

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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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Five-year FMP performance stewardship report [Sundre Forest Products]

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This stewardship report describes the progress made by Sundre Forest Products Inc. towards achieving the commitments set out in the 2015 forest management plan (FMP), which was approved by the... More ≫

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This stewardship report describes the progress made by Sundre Forest Products Inc. towards achieving the commitments set out in the 2015 forest management plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta government on May 31, 2018. For the purposes of this report, the reporting timeframe is May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2022. The report provides details of SFP’s progress in implementing the forest management plan's preferred forest management scenario, as well as the status of the values, objectives, indicators and targets. Stewardship reports are a mechanism to compile, analyze, and report on approved FMP commitments.

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Annual status of reforestation in Alberta report

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The Government of Alberta, through the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (AF), regulates forest management on the Crown Land of Alberta. Reforestation in Alberta is the responsibility, by... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta, through the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (AF), regulates forest management on the Crown Land of Alberta. Reforestation in Alberta is the responsibility, by law, of those who harvest trees on Crown Land. Companies that harvest trees are required to report the result of their reforestation activities to the government annually (by May 15). Reforestation activities and their associated results are audited annually by AF and this information is used to ensure that forestry activities are conducted in a sustainable manner and in compliance with legislation.

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Canfor Grande Prairie stewardship report, May 1st, 2014 - April 30th, 2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) in the 2015 forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on April... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) in the 2015 forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on April 18, 2016. This report provides details of Canfor’s progress in implementing the FMP Preferred Forest Management Scenario as well as the status of the Values, Objectives, Indicators and Targets.

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10-year FMP stewardship report [Edson Forest Products]

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Edson Forest Products (EFP), in the 2007 detailed forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on May 1,... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Edson Forest Products (EFP), in the 2007 detailed forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on May 1, 2007. Explains each of the 33 targets that EFP has committed to in the forest management plan, summarizes EFP's success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and explains any rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Five-year DFMP performance stewardship report [West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton)]

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Hinton Wood Products in the 2014 Detailed Forest Management Plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on March 17, 2017. ... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Hinton Wood Products in the 2014 Detailed Forest Management Plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on March 17, 2017. Explains each of the 45 targets that Hinton Wood Products has committed to in the forest management plan, summarizes the company's success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and explains any rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Forest Management Planning Standard interpretive bulletin : stewardship reporting requirements

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This interpretive bulletin provides standardized stewardship report content and expectations for all Alberta timber disposition holders. A stewardship report is one of the key documents measuring... More ≫

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This interpretive bulletin provides standardized stewardship report content and expectations for all Alberta timber disposition holders. A stewardship report is one of the key documents measuring and assessing forest management plan performance. To clarify and simplify preparation of information in stewardship reports, standardized templates are included throughout this interpretive bulletin.

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