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Spruce budworm in Alberta

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Fact sheet describing the biology, management and current status of spruce budworm in Alberta.

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Forests Act and regulatory changes : technical summary

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A technical summary of the changes to the Forests Act and associated regulations which came into effect May 1, 2021. Includes a point-form summary of the changes to timber dues, timber scaling,... More ≫

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A technical summary of the changes to the Forests Act and associated regulations which came into effect May 1, 2021. Includes a point-form summary of the changes to timber dues, timber scaling, tenure, administrative monetary penalties and other changes.

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This factsheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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COVID-19 response : Alberta Wildfire

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff... More ≫

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff shortages due to illness.

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Specified penalties under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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Provides a listing of ticketable offences and fine amounts levied for violations of wildfire prevention requirements as specified under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and regulations.

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Managing unharvested crops in the spring

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This fact sheet was written to help producers determine how best to manage unharvested or overwintered crops in the spring.

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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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Bugs and diseases [Vols 21 - 30]

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The Bugs & Diseases newsletter informs forestry-related personnel about current forest health issues.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Off-highway vehicles : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about off-highway vehicles and wildfires. Includes information about checking hot spots on OHVs to help prevent potential wildfires.

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