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The Government of Alberta’s guidelines on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management 2016

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy,... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy, the Government of Alberta has developed these Guidelines, along with sector-specific consultation matrices (Appendix A of this document). The Guidelines were modeled after the First Nation consultation guidelines, and support clarity of roles, transparency and consistency for all stakeholders involved in the consultation process.

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Rangeland grazing framework

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Alberta has approximately 3.3 million hectares of Crown rangelands held under grazing dispositions. The Rangeland Grazing Framework recognizes that sustainable management of Alberta's Crown... More ≫

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Alberta has approximately 3.3 million hectares of Crown rangelands held under grazing dispositions. The Rangeland Grazing Framework recognizes that sustainable management of Alberta's Crown rangelands relies on collaborative land management by the disposition holder and the province. The framework supports the province's Crown land vision by outlining the essential role of grazing and rangeland stewardship by disposition holders in achieving the environmental objective and long-lasting economic and social outcomes on Crown rangelands that benefit all Albertans.

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A policy for resource management of the Eastern Slopes. Revised 1984 [Updated 2023]

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Presents the Government of Alberta's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the region, which covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometres of mainly... More ≫

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Presents the Government of Alberta's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the region, which covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometres of mainly forest-covered mountains and foothills on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky mountains. It is intended to be a guide to resource managers, industry and publics having responsibilities or interests in the area rather than a regulatory mechanism. Resource potentials and opportunities for development are identified with a view to assisting in the economic progress of Alberta.

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Director's guide to issuing access permits for group activities, guiding and instructing

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to group activities that are for a commercial purpose or recreational purpose and that are likely to create “loss or damage” on vacant public lands. In addition, this is intended to provide guidance for instructional and guided group activities conducted by commercial and non-profit organizations.

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Guidelines for end land use planning for reclaiming borrow pits supporting energy activities on public lands

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This guideline provides a framework for fulfilling reclamation obligations related to end land use for surface dispositions incidental to energy activities for the purpose of clay borrow material... More ≫

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This guideline provides a framework for fulfilling reclamation obligations related to end land use for surface dispositions incidental to energy activities for the purpose of clay borrow material (borrow pits).

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Subdivision Historical Resources Act compliance

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This bulletin is issued to assist subdivision applicants, developers, municipalities, and other planning authorities in ensuring that proposed subdivisions are compliant with the Historical... More ≫

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This bulletin is issued to assist subdivision applicants, developers, municipalities, and other planning authorities in ensuring that proposed subdivisions are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Under the Act, subdivisions developed in the Province of Alberta must conform to the procedures outlined in this guidance. This applies equally to developments on private or public land.

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Compiled plan standards. Version 2.x

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Provides the standards for the preparation of compiled survey plans for public lands dispositions. In the context of Alberta public lands dispositions, a Compiled Plan is a plan compiled from... More ≫

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Provides the standards for the preparation of compiled survey plans for public lands dispositions. In the context of Alberta public lands dispositions, a Compiled Plan is a plan compiled from existing survey evidence from one or more survey plans available within public repositories. Boundaries may be altered by unambiguously referencing them to existing affected disposition boundaries without placing new monuments. As survey evidence is used or referenced to create new boundaries and shown on the Compiled Plan, it must be prepared and signed by an Alberta Land Surveyor.

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Director of Surveys dual registration policy : public lands surveys

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Provides direction to land surveyors of policy that they are not required to register plans at the Land Titles Office if the plan is filed with Alberta Environment and Parks or the Alberta Energy... More ≫

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Provides direction to land surveyors of policy that they are not required to register plans at the Land Titles Office if the plan is filed with Alberta Environment and Parks or the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society trails master plan

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and... More ≫

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and operated by the Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society. The plan catalogues the existing trails and identifies strategic locations for proposed trail developments to support increased recreational opportunities, while mitigating issues identified in the environmental review. The plan also describes the processes for ongoing management, monitoring and maintenance of the trail system.

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Tenure for stewardship determination criteria

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Tenure for stewardship rewards grazing disposition holders who have demonstrated exemplary stewardship by going above and beyond the government's operating standards, and provides incentive for... More ≫

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Tenure for stewardship rewards grazing disposition holders who have demonstrated exemplary stewardship by going above and beyond the government's operating standards, and provides incentive for other disposition holders to improve their stewardship. The Tenure for Stewardship Determination Criteria outline the requirements to qualify for extended tenure.

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