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Natural regions & subregions of Alberta : a framework for Alberta's parks

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Alberta enjoys a wealth of natural features that can be seen in the diversity of our landscapes. They vary from hot, dry badlands to vast, unbroken forests, to alpine tundra and massive ice... More ≫

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Alberta enjoys a wealth of natural features that can be seen in the diversity of our landscapes. They vary from hot, dry badlands to vast, unbroken forests, to alpine tundra and massive ice fields. The challenge for Albertans is to continue to designate and secure land that will represent the variety of these landscapes within the province. This report provides an overview of the land classification system that is used to describe our natural landscapes and that also serves as a tool to help measure our progress towards completing a network of protected areas. Land classification for protected areas is based on natural or biogeographic features such as geology, landform, soils and hydrology. Other factors affecting classification include an area’s climate, vegetation and wildlife. The classification system is set up so that larger, more general categories of land are identified and then divided into smaller units on the basis of their natural characteristics.

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Natural regions and subregions of Alberta

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This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each Natural Region and Subregion. It has been organized into four parts,... More ≫

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This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each Natural Region and Subregion. It has been organized into four parts, and presented in a format that is suitable for both technical and non-technical users.

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Guidelines for alternative soil handling procedures during pipeline construction

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land... More ≫

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land capability as expressed in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Agroecological resource areas of Alberta

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The Agroecological Resource Areas of Alberta map was developed to provide a natural resource framework for the description and evaluation of the agricultural industry in Alberta. It should also... More ≫

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The Agroecological Resource Areas of Alberta map was developed to provide a natural resource framework for the description and evaluation of the agricultural industry in Alberta. It should also provide a basis for the rationalization, direction and targeting of research, conservation and extension activities at a regional or provincial scale. Broad areas of generally similar agricultural potential and management were separated with an emphasis on natural (ecological) characteristics. The boundaries were based on ecoclimatic zonations, physiographic subdivisions and general soil characteristics.

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Water erosion potential of soils in Alberta : estimates using a modified USLE

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in... More ≫

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in Alberta, and investigates the use of Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) as a method for assessing water erosion. This report describes the adaptation of USLE factors to Alberta conditions. A major modification was made to the precipitation component to recognize the contribution of spring snow melt.

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