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Market assessment of the native plant industry in Western Canada

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The native plant industry in Alberta has been in existence since the 1970s. Interest in the industry has grown along with increased public awareness about the need to protect the natural... More ≫

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The native plant industry in Alberta has been in existence since the 1970s. Interest in the industry has grown along with increased public awareness about the need to protect the natural environment and also with changes in land management policies by public agencies. This has also led to increased demand for information on growing and marketing of native plants. The objective of this project was to complete a market assessment of the native plant industry in the western Canadian provinces by collecting the following information: seed sources, current market demand and future production of native plant materials, the geographical areas where the plant material is used, the market value of the industry, species in demand, the original genetic source of native plant material, and obstacles affecting the industry.

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Fire and Harvest Residual (FAHR) project : the impact of wildfire and harvest residuals on forest structure and biodiversity in aspen-dominated boreal forests of Alberta : final summary report

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The Fire and Harvest Residual Project compares the early successional trajectories for forest structure and biodiversity between wildfire- and harvest-origin aspen-dominated stands within... More ≫

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The Fire and Harvest Residual Project compares the early successional trajectories for forest structure and biodiversity between wildfire- and harvest-origin aspen-dominated stands within northcentral Alberta. This retrospective study compared the most common wildfire residual pattern (<1% live merchantable timber) to a harvest strategy leaving 5-6% live merchantable timber over the first 28 years of succession.

A five-year post-impoundment study of fish biology in Alberta's Oldman River Reservoir and adjoining streams

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This report presents a summary of the biological information gathered on fish populations in the upper Oldman River system during the initial five years (1991 to 1995) of operation of the Oldman... More ≫

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This report presents a summary of the biological information gathered on fish populations in the upper Oldman River system during the initial five years (1991 to 1995) of operation of the Oldman River Reservoir. Populations of the major sport-fish species in the Oldman River Reservoir appear to have remained relatively abundant during the first five years of reservoir operation. Continued monitoring of fish populations in the Oldman River Reservoir is recommended because limnological and biological conditions within reservoirs commonly require longer than five years to stabilize.

Overview on particulate matter

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The purpose of the literature search is to review and comment on the available information on particulate matter source emission profiles and source apportionment methodology, and to identify data... More ≫

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The purpose of the literature search is to review and comment on the available information on particulate matter source emission profiles and source apportionment methodology, and to identify data gaps that may require further field studies. This report has two parts. The first part presents a detailed description of the sampling and analytical methodologies, while the second part concentrates on a brief description of the common apportionment studies with emphasis on the chemical mass balance, and a compilation of source apportionment studies performed in Canada and around the world.

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Criteria and indicators for monitoring biodiversity in Alberta's forests. Part 1 : review of legislation, policies, external agreements, and programs

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This report initiates the process of identifying indicators for biodiversity monitoring by reviewing the legislation, policies/guidelines, and external agreement/agencies that provide a basis for... More ≫

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This report initiates the process of identifying indicators for biodiversity monitoring by reviewing the legislation, policies/guidelines, and external agreement/agencies that provide a basis for management on Alberta’s forested landscape. These documents outlined a framework for monitoring at the regional and provincial scale within Alberta. Furthermore, the report reviews a large number of ongoing monitoring programs in Alberta. This produced a profile of mandates, monitoring frameworks, monitored taxa (indicators), geographical coverage, and identified organizations currently involved in monitoring. A following report will identify specific indicators for monitoring biodiversity in Alberta’s forested landscapes.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SW

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SE

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Soil survey of the County of Forty Mile No. 8, Alberta

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The soil survey report for the County of Forty Mile begins with a general description of the county and summarizes the 28 land systems, followed by a general description of the soils and mapping... More ≫

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The soil survey report for the County of Forty Mile begins with a general description of the county and summarizes the 28 land systems, followed by a general description of the soils and mapping methods. Part 3 of the report describes the soils in the county and provides a framework for the detailed legend provided in Appendix I. Part 4 provides interpretations of land capability for dryland agriculture, irrigation capability, grazing capability, wind erosion risk, and water erosion risk. This part also discusses soil degradation. Includes eight separate soil maps.

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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Rocky View no. 44, Alberta

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil... More ≫

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil conservation issues. The current survey provides considerably more detail than previous surveys of the area and utilizes significant advances in soil classification and mapping procedures developed since completion of the earlier surveys.

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Soil survey of the County of St. Paul, Alberta

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The soil survey report for the County of St. Paul begins with a general overview of the survey area in terms of climatic, ecological and geologic characteristics, followed by a general description... More ≫

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The soil survey report for the County of St. Paul begins with a general overview of the survey area in terms of climatic, ecological and geologic characteristics, followed by a general description of the soil types and associated landforms in the sixteen land systems identified in the County. Chapter 3 documents the methodology and assumptions used to rate the soil map units for arable agriculture and range productivity. The report includes five appendices and four planimetric base soil maps.

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