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Access management in the Bighorn Backcountry : addressing continual change

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Reports on efforts by Sustainable Resource Development to work with stakeholders to develop an access management plan for the Bighorn Backcountry that would allow different recreational users... More ≫

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Reports on efforts by Sustainable Resource Development to work with stakeholders to develop an access management plan for the Bighorn Backcountry that would allow different recreational users access to the area while maintaining the integrity of watersheds, fish and wildlife populations and the land.

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Gene conservation plan for native trees of Alberta. First edition

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a... More ≫

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a formal agreement by these two agencies to co-operate in forest genetic resource conservation and in response to a request by the Alberta Forest Genetic Resources Council, who had identified as an issue, the need for a provincial forest tree gene resource conservation plan. The plan is a technical document intended to complement and align with existing policy, particularly the Standards for Tree Improvement in Alberta. It provides a framework, including concepts for tree gene conservation and an initial work plan for implementing, coordinating and maintaining a provincial network of in situ reserves for 28 native Alberta tree species. Partners in implementation of the plan include Sustainable Resource Development and Tourism, Parks and Recreation (under their co-operative agreement) and...

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Envirokids investigate forest health

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Learning about forest ecosystems involves investigating many different perspectives including ecological, industrial, recreational, cultural, and economic values. The curriculum-connected... More ≫

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Learning about forest ecosystems involves investigating many different perspectives including ecological, industrial, recreational, cultural, and economic values. The curriculum-connected activities included in this activity book for students in Grades 6 and 7 are designed to bring the topics of forest ecology and forest health into the classroom. They also provide students with an understanding of what the government does to meet the challenges of maintaining healthy forests.

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Recreational leases

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The use of public land is authorized under the Public Lands Act for a variety of purposes. Dispositions for community-based cultural and recreational activities are approved as recreational leases.

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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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