All Resources

Land Use Framework

Description

The Land Use Framework sets out an approach to manage public and private lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a... More ≫

Description

The Land Use Framework sets out an approach to manage public and private lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a blueprint for land-use management and decision-making that addresses Alberta's growth pressures. It complements the province's water and air policies and Alberta's 2008 Climate Change Strategy.

Tags

Draft land-use framework : public survey and public submissions report

Description

This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework.... More ≫

Description

This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework. This was achieved by measuring the public’s agreement on a number of aspects of the Land Use Framework.

Tags

Draft land use framework

Description

The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the... More ≫

Description

The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the Land-use Framework is about— smart growth—ensuring a future with plentiful opportunities and a healthy environment.

Tags

Land-use framework multi-stakeholder working groups roll-up report

Description

The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with... More ≫

Description

The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with exploring a number of land-use issues pertaining to both private and public lands, and developing a set of goals, strategies, and actions for each of the issues under investigation.

Tags

Land-use framework workbook survey results

Description

This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their... More ≫

Description

This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta, and to assist the GoA in drafting the Land Use Framework.

Tags

Land-Use Framework Workbook summary report

Description

The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving... More ≫

Description

The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving Alberta's long-term social, economic and environmental goals. To aid in the development of the framework, a workbook instrument was distributed to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta. This summary report encapsulates the findings derived from the Workbook submissions.

Tags

Understanding land use in Alberta

Description

This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The... More ≫

Description

This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The first section provides a broad overview of Alberta's land, its uses, management and challenges. The second section provides more information about the many ways in which Alberta's lands are used and the contributions the land makes to our well-being. It includes information about agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and recreation, settlements, First Nations, Metis Settlements, climate change, watersheds, biological diversity, fish and wildlife, and parks and protected areas.

Tags

Alberta's First Nations consultation guidelines on land management and resource development (updated November 14, 2007)

Description

On May 16, 2005, the Government of Alberta (Alberta) adopted the Government of Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development (Policy). In the Policy,... More ≫

Description

On May 16, 2005, the Government of Alberta (Alberta) adopted the Government of Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development (Policy). In the Policy, Alberta makes the commitment to consult with First Nations where land management and resource development have the potential to adversely impact First Nations rights and traditional uses of Crown lands (Rights and Traditional Uses). In the Policy, Alberta committed to creating consultation guidelines (Guidelines) to fulfill its duty to consult, to offer procedures for consultation, and to ensure a practical and efficient consultation process. To ensure consistency across the Guidelines, a framework (Framework) was released on May 19, 2006. The Guidelines, now outlined within this document, are intended to guide all parties involved in consultation, as they are consistent with the current state of the law on consultation.

Tags

The Government of Alberta's First Nations consultation guidelines on land management and resource development

Description

The guidelines are intended to clarify the expectations of all parties engaged in the consultation process. They provide an overview of the procedures to follow in the consultation process and... More ≫

Description

The guidelines are intended to clarify the expectations of all parties engaged in the consultation process. They provide an overview of the procedures to follow in the consultation process and demonstrate how the GoA is seeking to fulfill its duty to consult.

Tags

The Government of Alberta's First Nations consultation policy on land management and resource development

Description

Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and... More ≫

Description

Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and responsibilities of all parties. This Policy is designed to create an approach to consultation that benefits all Albertans. The purpose of this Policy is to identify consistent approach to consultation that will be applied by Alberta Government departments involved in Land Management and Resource Development decisions. This Policy is intended to define Alberta's role in the consultation process and to set out Alberta's expectations of First Nations and Industry.

Tags