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July 1, 2014
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Report contains details of forest pest surveys and pest management programs carried out by the Government of Alberta.
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May 1, 2011
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Native rangelands (forests, shrub lands and meadows) in northern Alberta are important sources of forage for livestock. When properly managed, they can provide ongoing grazing, wildlife habitat,...
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May 1, 2011
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Rangeland health refers to the ability of a plant community to perform vital ecological functions. Healthy rangelands have a variety of plants, prevent soil erosion, store water and promote the...
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March 1, 2011
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Aquatic plants are an important part of a natural aquatic ecosystem, especially for the ecology of shoreline areas. They provide habitat for fish to spawn, feed and hide from predators. Aquatic...
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February 1, 2011
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In an attempt to evaluate the ecological function of forested rangelands, the forested range health assessment protocol was developed. The protocol measures a number of key vegetation and soil...
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January 1, 2011
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This brochure provides an introduction to how range health is measured, and its application and benefits. More detailed information such as the range health assessment field work books for native...
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September 1, 2009
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Very few human health risks are present in fishes and wildlife in Alberta. Careful handling of wild game and thorough washing, cooking and freezing also reduces the risk of human infection. Anyone...
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April 1, 2009
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Rangelands are complex and diverse, but with practical field training, it is possible to consistently evaluate the condition or health of a range site. Traditional range condition assessment...
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January 1, 2009
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This report collates and synthesizes much of the current information and scientific literature on the impacts of climate change on forests and forest ecosystems, with special relevance to the...
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May 16, 2008
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The Cutblock Assessment Tool was developed to help guide the successful integration of grazing and timber management practices on overlapping dispositions. It is a status assessment tool not a...