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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2021–2022 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2021-2022 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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Predator compensation : South Saskatchewan Region

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The Wildlife Predator Compensation Program provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wildlife predators. This report provides a summary of approved compensation... More ≫

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The Wildlife Predator Compensation Program provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wildlife predators. This report provides a summary of approved compensation claims for the South Saskatchewan Region between 2015 and 2018.

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Managing effects of livestock on waterways on public land

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management... More ≫

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management strategies.

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Livestock on waterways : a literature review

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a... More ≫

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a summary of these issues in relation to Alberta's waterways.

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Assessing factors affecting cattle use of montane rangelands : Bob Creek project, 2004-2006

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Alberta rangelands account for approximately eight million acres and provide forage for about 14 per cent of the beef cattle produced in the province (ESRD 2012). Rangelands provide many benefits;... More ≫

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Alberta rangelands account for approximately eight million acres and provide forage for about 14 per cent of the beef cattle produced in the province (ESRD 2012). Rangelands provide many benefits; they safeguard watersheds, provide habitat and forage for wildlife, re storehouses of biodiversity, and offer a broad range of ecological goods and services.To provide these benefits they must be maintained in a healthy state.

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History and description of the Castle River Range reference area

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The castle River Range Reference Area (RRA) is one of 47 reference areas currently part of the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve portion of the Range Reference Area Program in Alberta. It began as a... More ≫

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The castle River Range Reference Area (RRA) is one of 47 reference areas currently part of the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve portion of the Range Reference Area Program in Alberta. It began as a single transect in 1953 and an exclosure was constructed in 1962. It has been sampled by evolving range survey techniques, but the main purpose has stayed the same : to measure the successional recovery of once overgrazed land.

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Cave closure review 2010-2015 : White-nose Syndrome (WNS) : a five year review of Government of Alberta cave closures

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In the summer of 2010, the Government of Alberta established temporary closures of known bat hibernacula under provincial authority in order to protect hibernating bats from White-nose Syndrome... More ≫

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In the summer of 2010, the Government of Alberta established temporary closures of known bat hibernacula under provincial authority in order to protect hibernating bats from White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Given that the voluntary closure has been in effect for the five years originally recommended, a review of the situation was completed. This report briefly summarizes the current status of WNS, the risks, and the recommended responses.

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