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Harvesting hay on public land

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In Alberta there's vacant public land that contains hay that can be harvested and sold, or fed to livestock. However, before this hay can be cut, authorization must be obtained from the... More ≫

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In Alberta there's vacant public land that contains hay that can be harvested and sold, or fed to livestock. However, before this hay can be cut, authorization must be obtained from the appropriate government agency.

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Crown timber resources on white area public lands

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Timber on public land in the White Area (settled portion of Alberta) has attracted more interest over the past few years, as the value of timber has increased and most timber in the Green Area... More ≫

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Timber on public land in the White Area (settled portion of Alberta) has attracted more interest over the past few years, as the value of timber has increased and most timber in the Green Area (forested portion of Alberta) has been allocated to forest companies. However, forested lands in the White Area are also very important for wildlife habitat, watershed protection and recreation use.

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Public involvement in local land use decision-making

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Public involvement is an important tool in assisting the Alberta Government with making decisions on the use of the public land under its management. These include large-scale planning initiatives... More ≫

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Public involvement is an important tool in assisting the Alberta Government with making decisions on the use of the public land under its management. These include large-scale planning initiatives such as regional integrated decisions (RID), local site-specific decisions such as the allocation and management of lands for a specific purpose (e.g., grazing and mineral surface leases), or making land available for sale.

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Alberta prairie conservation action plan

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in... More ≫

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in preserving the prairie ecosystem. It also recognizes the heritage value of the prairie, along with its cultural and economic contributions. Through an approach of consensus and co-operation, the program encourages the incorporation of conservation ethics as part of all activities and management decisions on the prairies, particularly with community initiatives. PCAP is implemented through the Prairie Conservation Forum (PCF), which is a multi-stakeholder group that meets periodically to discuss and monitor initiatives for prairie conservation.

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Roadway development administered under the Public Lands Act [1997]

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A Provisional Roadway Reservation (RDS) is required before entering public land for roadway development. An RDS serves to protect the interest of the roadway authority and ensures that resource... More ≫

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A Provisional Roadway Reservation (RDS) is required before entering public land for roadway development. An RDS serves to protect the interest of the roadway authority and ensures that resource concerns are addressed prior to construction. This backgrounder provides more information about the RDS and how to apply for a provisional roadway.

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Range management terminology

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Outlines some of the concepts of range management and defines the related terminology. Includes sample calculations for determining the grazing period, stocking rate and carrying capacity.

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Quadrant over-production -- exceeding authorized quadrant volume

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The purpose of this directive is to manage forest resources at sustainable harvest volume levels, and to ensure that harvest levels do not exceed the authorized quadrant allowable cut calculated... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to manage forest resources at sustainable harvest volume levels, and to ensure that harvest levels do not exceed the authorized quadrant allowable cut calculated for a quota certificate.

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