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Science support document : greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi)

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions

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Science support document : Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii)

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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Compost facility operator study guide

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for... More ≫

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for certified compost facility operators about best practices on how to efficiently run a composting facility for public health and environmental protection. The guide covers all the required learning outcomes for the Alberta compost facility operator certification exam.

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Grassland conservation tools project : summary report

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be... More ≫

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be tailored for application in Alberta to protect native prairie grasslands. Additional opportunities for future research are also outlined, which may help catalyze the formation of partnerships to protect Alberta's intact native grasslands. The report addresses Alberta's South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, Strategy 3.14b: exploring conservation approaches and tools for protecting intact native grasslands.

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Ecological sites of the Lower Foothills subregion. Second approximation

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The Lower Foothills subregion is a classic example of multiple use land. The land provides summer range for livestock, primary habitat for wildlife, productive watersheds, timber and recreational... More ≫

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The Lower Foothills subregion is a classic example of multiple use land. The land provides summer range for livestock, primary habitat for wildlife, productive watersheds, timber and recreational areas. The purpose of this guide was to develop a framework that would easily group the ecological sites and vegetative community types in the subregion. This guide represents the analysis of 1,950 plots representing 115 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover and environmental conditions are outlined for each type.

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Surface public land standing search : detailed descriptions

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This booklet contains an annotated example of the Public Land Standing Report, which can be run from the Geographic Land Information Management and Planning System (GLIMPS) and which contains... More ≫

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This booklet contains an annotated example of the Public Land Standing Report, which can be run from the Geographic Land Information Management and Planning System (GLIMPS) and which contains information specific to any Crown interest and/or activity on a given quarter section of land. GLIMPS is a computerized database system which forms the official departmental record for all surface interests (activities) on crown land in the Province of Alberta.

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Methodology for establishing fuel-specific carbon levies

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To encourage Albertans to reduce carbon pollution from their cars and homes, a carbon levy is charged on all transportation and heating fuels that emit greenhouse gases when burned. The levy... More ≫

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To encourage Albertans to reduce carbon pollution from their cars and homes, a carbon levy is charged on all transportation and heating fuels that emit greenhouse gases when burned. The levy provides a financial incentive for families, businesses and communities to become more energy efficient and move away from higher-emission fuels. This resource lists the the underlying source data and methodology that is used to calculate fuel-specific carbon levies.

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Publicly-available information : Alberta Environment and Parks

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A list of publicly-available information that is already posted online and does not require a FOIP request.

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Recovery strategies for industrial development in native grassland for the foothills fescue, foothills parkland and montane natural subregions of Alberta. First approximation

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to... More ≫

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to Foothills rough fescue grassland ecosystems. It provides learning from recent academic research as well as long-term monitoring field studies and identifies strategies designed to retain and restore Foothills Fescue, Foothills Parkland and Montane ecosystems.

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Environmental quality guidelines for Alberta surface waters [2018]

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This document compiles surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta. The guidelines are science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of... More ≫

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This document compiles surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta. The guidelines are science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of aquatic ecosystem management and protection.

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