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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2023]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [2023]

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Trail access, user information, contact information and requirements when recreating in the public land use zones of the Bighorn Backcountry. Off-highway vehicle users are required to obtain a... More ≫

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Trail access, user information, contact information and requirements when recreating in the public land use zones of the Bighorn Backcountry. Off-highway vehicle users are required to obtain a current copy of the brochure and have it with them. Also includes information on individual public land use zones in the Bighorn Backcountry.

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Access permits : for group, instructional and guiding activities on vacant public land

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This fact sheet provides guidance to organizers of group, instructional or guiding activities that are for recreational or commercial purposes on vacant Crown land.

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Exploding targets

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing exploding targets, looks at types of exploding targets, explains how to request permission to use exploding targets, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of exploding targets.

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Fireworks

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing fireworks, looks at types of fireworks, explains how to request permission to use fireworks, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of fireworks in the forest protection area.

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Hinton/Coal Branch area : public land use zones

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including... More ≫

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including reclaimed mine sites) and key wildlife habitat in the region. This georeferenced map highlights designated access and identifies the boundaries of the Coal Branch PLUZ, the Athabasca Ranch PLUZ, and the Brule Lake PLUZ.

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Community timber program membership and community timber permit issuance

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This infographic explains the process followed for becoming a community timber program member and for applying for a community timber permit. Like commercial timber permits, the community timber... More ≫

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This infographic explains the process followed for becoming a community timber program member and for applying for a community timber permit. Like commercial timber permits, the community timber permit sets terms and conditions that must be met before harvest operations can begin. Community timber permit programs allow the timber volume sold to remain focused on generating economic benefits among the local members of the Coniferous Community Timber Permit Program. For an individual to become a Community Timber Permit Program Member there must be an available vacancy that the Forestry department has justification to fill. The program vacancy will only be filled if there is available timber volume within the permit program. While this membership provides access to potential community timber permits, there are no tenure rights associated with community timber permit program membership. Once a fillable vacancy has been established, the forest area office will post an open public...

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The francophonie in Alberta : strong and vibrant [2023]

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This infographic provides an overview of the Francophone communities in Alberta, including information on heritage, population, communities, events, media, education continuum and a glossary.

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La francophonie albertaine : forte et dynamique [2023]

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Cette infographie fournit un aperçu des communautés francophones de l’Alberta, y compris des informations sur le patrimoine, la population, les communautés, les événements, les médias, le... More ≫

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Cette infographie fournit un aperçu des communautés francophones de l’Alberta, y compris des informations sur le patrimoine, la population, les communautés, les événements, les médias, le continuum de l’éducation et un glossaire.

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Commercial timber permit sales

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This infographic explains the process for the issuing of commercial timber permits. Commercial timber permits authorize the permit holder to harvest timber on specified Crown land subject to the... More ≫

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This infographic explains the process for the issuing of commercial timber permits. Commercial timber permits authorize the permit holder to harvest timber on specified Crown land subject to the permit's terms and conditions (such as obtaining an approval for an annual operating plan before any forest operations). Commercial timber permits are generally sold through a competitive bidding process and can be sold to any eligible person or corporation. They can also be sold by tender, by auction or by direct sale.

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