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Bugs and diseases [Vols 31 to current]

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The Bugs and Diseases newsletter informs forest industry and other forestry related personnel about current forest health issues.

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Fire weather index legend

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Codes and indices that are indicators of the dryness of the forest fuels and give relative measure of the burning conditions that can be expected for a "standard" fuel type. Each code is given a... More ≫

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Codes and indices that are indicators of the dryness of the forest fuels and give relative measure of the burning conditions that can be expected for a "standard" fuel type. Each code is given a hazard rating from "Low" to "Extreme".

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Working in smoky environments : OHS information for employers and workers

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Smoke from wildfires is common in Alberta in the spring, summer and autumn months. This resource discusses exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.

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Exploding targets

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing exploding targets, looks at types of exploding targets, explains how to request permission to use exploding targets, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of exploding targets.

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Fireworks

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing fireworks, looks at types of fireworks, explains how to request permission to use fireworks, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of fireworks in the forest protection area.

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Alberta vegetation inventory standards. Version 2.1.5

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a... More ≫

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a detailed, spatially-explicit standard to assist in the decision-making process for forest management planning, wildfire management, wildlife habitat classification, ecological classification and integrated resource management activities. The establishment of AVI standards helps ensure data quality, consistency, and compatibility with Government of Alberta forest inventory database architecture, as the responsibility to acquire AVI data is shared between forest management agreement holders and the Province.

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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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Vegetation inventory standards and data model documents

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“Alberta Vegetation Inventory Interpretation Standards” describes the specifications associated with Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI), which is the inventory accepted by Alberta Sustainable... More ≫

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“Alberta Vegetation Inventory Interpretation Standards” describes the specifications associated with Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI), which is the inventory accepted by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development for forestry and other related applications.

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Bugs and diseases [Vols 21 - 30]

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The Bugs & Diseases newsletter informs forestry-related personnel about current forest health issues.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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