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Ecosystem goods and services assessment - southern Alberta : phase 1 report key actors and initiatives

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Reports the results of a study to assess the importance of ecosystem goods and services (EGS) in southern Alberta. The EGS assessment will provide important background information in support of... More ≫

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Reports the results of a study to assess the importance of ecosystem goods and services (EGS) in southern Alberta. The EGS assessment will provide important background information in support of developing the Southern Alberta Landscapes regional strategy and will identify areas of further investigation and study regarding the importance of EGS in southern Alberta. The Phase 1 report summarizes the responses of more than 165 organizations and individuals thought to be addressing issues important to ecosystems in southern Alberta. Also includes an annotated bibliography of information relevant to EGS and highlights areas where information is currently lacking.

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An examination of the effects of economic growth on landscape features and processes in southern Alberta using ALCES (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator)

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. ... More ≫

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. This report presents the results of the modelling.

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Southern Alberta landscapes meeting the challenges ahead : state of the landscape report

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Presents a snapshot of southern Alberta at the time of writing, and looks at some of the historic trends that have resulted in the current landscape. The report is intended primarily as a tool to... More ≫

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Presents a snapshot of southern Alberta at the time of writing, and looks at some of the historic trends that have resulted in the current landscape. The report is intended primarily as a tool to provide the contextual framework for discussion of current issues and future trends in the region.

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