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Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. Only snow vehicles are permitted within this area; all other off-highway... More ≫

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. Only snow vehicles are permitted within this area; all other off-highway vehicles are prohibited. Travel is permitted on designated trails only. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps.

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Ministerial Order 06/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Sets the timber dues rates and information used to determine timber dues rates for the 2023-24 timber year. This ministerial order repeals Ministerial Order 022/2022.

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Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2023]

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other... More ≫

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Sibbald snow vehicle PLUZ and Elbow Loop public land recreation trail

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Sibbald Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, along with the Elbow Loop Public Land Recreation Trail. This map can be viewed... More ≫

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Sibbald Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, along with the Elbow Loop Public Land Recreation Trail. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Forest Management Unit (FMU) F23 area-specific addendum [2023]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to Forest Management Unit F23. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to Forest Management Unit F23. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2023. Where a rule in the addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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Alberta township survey system

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This fact sheet explains legal land descriptions, which can be used to locate any parcel of land in Alberta. Legal land descriptions are based on the Alberta Township Survey system.

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Grizzly bear response guide [2023]

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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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Forest management herbicide reference manual [2023]

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role in ensuring herbicide use on Crown land is in accordance with policies and requirements; recognize obvious and important violations of provincial legislation governing herbicide use on crown land; are comfortable performing basic herbicide inspections; and are aware of incident reporting mechanisms and follow-up.

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Walleye fish sustainability index

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This set of four maps summarizes information on the status of lake-dwelling walleye in Alberta, including current and historic adult densities, lakes in need of habitat protection, and lakes in... More ≫

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This set of four maps summarizes information on the status of lake-dwelling walleye in Alberta, including current and historic adult densities, lakes in need of habitat protection, and lakes in need of overharvest protection.

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Scaling standards of Alberta [2023]

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information... More ≫

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information about compiling and reporting harvest data and describes non-standard scale methods used to estimate volumes of decked and stacked timber. These standards are authorized and posted under sections 2(1) and 2(2) of the Forests (Ministerial) Regulation, pursuant to Section 5(e) of the Forests Act.

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