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A growth and yield projection system for natural and post-harvest stands in Alberta : predicting merchantable density

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This report outlines the sub-models developed to estimate merchantable density for the four species groups modeled by the Growth and Yield Projection System (GYPSY). These sub-models were designed... More ≫

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This report outlines the sub-models developed to estimate merchantable density for the four species groups modeled by the Growth and Yield Projection System (GYPSY). These sub-models were designed to work in concert with the GYPSY sub-models published in May 2009 (see Related).

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A growth and yield projection system for natural and post-harvest stands in Alberta

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Growth and Yield Projection System (GYPSY) is a forest growth model composed of a number of sub-models or functions. GYPSY is used to forecast the growth and yield of stands of trees on a per... More ≫

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Growth and Yield Projection System (GYPSY) is a forest growth model composed of a number of sub-models or functions. GYPSY is used to forecast the growth and yield of stands of trees on a per hectare basis. The 2009 version has been updated to include modelling capability for multiple species in pure and mixed species stands. It also enables forest managers to predict future growth based on reforestation survey results.

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Potential of rangelands to sequester carbon in Alberta

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Large amounts of organic carbon are present in Alberta rangelands. One hectare of rangeland contains 50-200 tonnes of carbon in soil organic matter, 2-10 tonnes carbon in plant biomass and 1-2... More ≫

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Large amounts of organic carbon are present in Alberta rangelands. One hectare of rangeland contains 50-200 tonnes of carbon in soil organic matter, 2-10 tonnes carbon in plant biomass and 1-2 tonnes carbon in litter. Total organic carbon levels in rangeland soils are considerably greater than the amount of carbon present in the atmosphere above these soils or exchanged with the atmosphere each year. Total organic carbon in the 7 million hectares of native pasture in Alberta is equivalent to about three times the current annual emissions of all greenhouse gases in Canada.

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Economic impact of the Alberta forest industry

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This report provides a snapshot into the current financial state of the Alberta's forest products sector and outlines the key contributions of forestry within the regions where it operates.

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Lesser Slave Lake water level needs scoping study

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of... More ≫

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of manipulating lake elevations in the development of a water management plan for the basins, this study addressed the extent and availability of existing information that could be considered in the determination of the likely consequences of various lake surface elevations on the lake’s ecosystem.

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Alberta wetland inventory classification system. Version 2.0

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This publication is a report of recent scientific work done to upgrade and refine the peatland/wetland classification system being used in Alberta, and previously in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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Alberta Chamber of Resources, Chungo Creek Industrial Access Group : integrated access planning project : final draft

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Representatives from forestry and oil and gas companies, with the support of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, worked together through an integrated land management framework to develop an... More ≫

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Representatives from forestry and oil and gas companies, with the support of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, worked together through an integrated land management framework to develop an access plan for further industrial activity in the Chungo Creek area which would minimize environmental impacts.

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Linking regeneration standards to growth and yield and forest management objectives

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The Alberta Reforestation Standards Science Council was established in 2000 to provide to Alberta Environment qualitative scientific advice regarding the improvement of reforestation policy in the... More ≫

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The Alberta Reforestation Standards Science Council was established in 2000 to provide to Alberta Environment qualitative scientific advice regarding the improvement of reforestation policy in the province of Alberta in the following areas: provide recommendations for improving the reforestation policies announced March 10, 2000; examine the status of reforestation information and make recommendations on how to provide optimum information to support future reforestation policy changes; and recommend a process for developing reforestation policies.

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