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Alberta Joint Energy/Utility and Forest Industry Management Committee : terms of reference

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Sets out the terms of reference for the Alberta Joint Energy/Utility and Forest Industry Management Committee, which oversees preparation of the forest stand damage appraisal tables (TDA tables)... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of reference for the Alberta Joint Energy/Utility and Forest Industry Management Committee, which oversees preparation of the forest stand damage appraisal tables (TDA tables) that provide users with TDA values and the standing volume for the Boreal and Foothills natural regions.

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Alberta's public land trail guide

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to... More ≫

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to rustic adventures on designated trails on public land. This guide offers information to help users find recreation opportunities on public land and explore Alberta's beautiful public trail systems.

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Pre-application requirements for formal dispositions

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This document identifies information and procedures that applicants are required to implement prior to submitting formal disposition applications. It document only applies to authorities granted... More ≫

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This document identifies information and procedures that applicants are required to implement prior to submitting formal disposition applications. It document only applies to authorities granted under the Public Lands Act and the Mines and Minerals Act.

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Hunting on agricultural public land : Recreational Access Regulation

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural leaseholder on public land to protect and care for the land and livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land.

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Community timber program membership and community timber permit issuance

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This infographic explains the process followed for becoming a community timber program member and for applying for a community timber permit. Like commercial timber permits, the community timber... More ≫

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This infographic explains the process followed for becoming a community timber program member and for applying for a community timber permit. Like commercial timber permits, the community timber permit sets terms and conditions that must be met before harvest operations can begin. Community timber permit programs allow the timber volume sold to remain focused on generating economic benefits among the local members of the Coniferous Community Timber Permit Program. For an individual to become a Community Timber Permit Program Member there must be an available vacancy that the Forestry department has justification to fill. The program vacancy will only be filled if there is available timber volume within the permit program. While this membership provides access to potential community timber permits, there are no tenure rights associated with community timber permit program membership. Once a fillable vacancy has been established, the forest area office will post an open public...

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Commercial timber permit sales

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This infographic explains the process for the issuing of commercial timber permits. Commercial timber permits authorize the permit holder to harvest timber on specified Crown land subject to the... More ≫

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This infographic explains the process for the issuing of commercial timber permits. Commercial timber permits authorize the permit holder to harvest timber on specified Crown land subject to the permit's terms and conditions (such as obtaining an approval for an annual operating plan before any forest operations). Commercial timber permits are generally sold through a competitive bidding process and can be sold to any eligible person or corporation. They can also be sold by tender, by auction or by direct sale.

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Agricultural leaseholders & hunting : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while... More ≫

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the rights and responsibilities of an agricultural leaseholder under the regulation.

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Recreation in alpine and subalpine meadows : protect sensitive ecosystems and species

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This two-page factsheet describes Alberta's alpine and subalpine meadows and offers advice to recreational users on how to respect and protect the sensitive ecosystems and species of these areas.

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Hunting on agricultural Crown land : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on agricultural Crown land (land that is leased for agricultural purposes). The Recreational Access Regulation allows an... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on agricultural Crown land (land that is leased for agricultural purposes). The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural leaseholder on Crown land to protect and care for the land and livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land.

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Metis settlements and First Nations in Alberta : community profiles

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Provides a general overview of the eight Metis Settements and 48 First Nations in Alberta. Included is information on population, land base, location and community contacts as well as quick facts... More ≫

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Provides a general overview of the eight Metis Settements and 48 First Nations in Alberta. Included is information on population, land base, location and community contacts as well as quick facts on Metis Settlements and First Nations.

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