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Citizen science principles of good practice

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and... More ≫

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and catalyst for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in using citizen science to address information and knowledge gaps across the province. The principles provide practitioners, researchers and decision makers with common guidance to consider when designing, implementing, and evaluating citizen science initiatives in Alberta.

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Ecological sites and successional plant community types of the Peace River Parkland subregion. First approximation

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The Peace River Parkland Natural Subregion accounts for only 0.5 percent of the province and is characterised by gently rolling cultivated plains and steep south-facing grassy and forested slopes... More ≫

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The Peace River Parkland Natural Subregion accounts for only 0.5 percent of the province and is characterised by gently rolling cultivated plains and steep south-facing grassy and forested slopes along the Peace River and its tributaries. Vegetation is a mosaic and dominated by forests of aspen and white spruce, wetlands and small remnant grasslands on the uplands, and dry grasslands and aspen forests on valley slopes. This guide represents the analysis of 345 plots described in the Peace River Parkland subregion. These 345 plots represent 70 observed and described plant community types. An analysis of successional changes in the presence and absence of grazing disturbance for the grasslands (Appendix 1) and aspen (Appendix 2) dominated community types for the Peace region is also outlined in Appendices 1 and 2.

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Ecological sites of the Dry Mixedwood subregion. 2nd approximation

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The purpose of this guide was to develop a framework that would easily group the ecological sites and vegetative community types in the Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregion of the province. Ecological... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide was to develop a framework that would easily group the ecological sites and vegetative community types in the Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregion of the province. Ecological site classification helps to organize our current understanding about ecosystem function. This organization is achieved by grouping research plots into similar and functional units that respond to disturbance in a similar and predictable manner.The ecological site classification system outlined in this document organizes ecological information into a format that facilitates understanding and provides a structure for ecologically based management. The system has been developed primarily as a field tool to complement the user's knowledge about ecological site classification, soil description, and plant identification.

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Black bear response guide [2019]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide supports the province’s Black Bear Management Plan (2016) and is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving black bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. The guide is reviewed annually and revised as required.

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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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Ecological sites for the Athabasca Plain subregion. First approximation

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of... More ≫

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta 2006). Each of the regions consists of groups of plant communities which are influenced by environmental conditions and human impacts. This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 129 plots described in the Athabasca Plain subregion. The 129 plots represent 36 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type.

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Air monitoring directive [ARCHIVED]

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This record contains archived and superseded sections of the Air monitoring directive (2016). The AMD sets out the requirements for monitoring and reporting air quality in the province. PLEASE... More ≫

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This record contains archived and superseded sections of the Air monitoring directive (2016). The AMD sets out the requirements for monitoring and reporting air quality in the province. PLEASE NOTE that all files in this record are out of date and should not be consulted for current information and practices. To view the current version of the directive, click on the "replaced by" link above.

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Grizzly bear response guide [2016]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding grizzly bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding grizzly bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide harmonizes with the province's Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan and is the result of collaboration among biologists, Fish and Wildlife officers and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving grizzly bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. This guide will be reviewed annually and revised as required. This guide also shows Albertans how bear/human conflicts will be handled. Staff will use the guide as a reference to communicate with stakeholders and the public about managing problem grizzly bears and to promote public and community support for grizzly bear conservation.

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Cougar response guide

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding cougar management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding cougar management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide supports the province's Cougar Management Plan (2012) and is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists.

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Black bear response guide [2016]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding black bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide supports the province’s Black Bear Management Plan (2016) and is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving black bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. The guide is reviewed annually and revised as required.

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