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Cold Lake sub-regional plan

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Cold Lake Sub-region.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Weyerhaeuser - Grande Prairie forest management plan/agreement area specific addendum [2022]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to the Weyerhaeuser Forest Management Agreement area 6900016. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to the Weyerhaeuser Forest Management Agreement area 6900016. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2022. 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. These are meant to be a small list related to specific FMP requirements and not a preferred deviation or exceptions from the provincial OGRs.

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Standards for zoos in Alberta [2022]

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Compliance with the Alberta zoo standards ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta zoo permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for the animal collections and... More ≫

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Compliance with the Alberta zoo standards ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta zoo permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for the animal collections and visitors and an environment that emphasizes education. Where off-site display occurs, the standards ensure that there is minimum risk to surrounding free-ranging wildlife, domestic animals and people, and in some cases provide an opportunity for scientific research and animal propagation to support wildlife conservation programs.

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Forest Management Agreement decision policy [2022]

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Forest management agreements are authorized by Section 16 of the Forests Act and constitute the most secure form of forest tenure in Alberta. These long-term timber dispositions cover most of... More ≫

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Forest management agreements are authorized by Section 16 of the Forests Act and constitute the most secure form of forest tenure in Alberta. These long-term timber dispositions cover most of Alberta's Green Area, or the forested portion of Crown land, and allocate more than two thirds of the province’s annual allowable cut. This policy sets out the process leading to the minister exercising discretion under Section 16 of the Forests Act to enter (or renew), or not enter (or not renew) a forest management agreement.

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Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) Crown Post-Inventory Harvest Areas

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The purpose of this dataset is to identify areas harvested after the date of the inventory. The Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch is responsible for the creation and maintenance of these... More ≫

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The purpose of this dataset is to identify areas harvested after the date of the inventory. The Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch is responsible for the creation and maintenance of these boundaries for Crown-managed Forest Management Units. This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public.

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Compliance Assurance annual report

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This annual publication reports on the work of Alberta Environment and Parks' Compliance Assurance program. The program operates as part of the department's overall regulatory framework to... More ≫

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This annual publication reports on the work of Alberta Environment and Parks' Compliance Assurance program. The program operates as part of the department's overall regulatory framework to protect and enhance the province's ecosystems and to ensure environmental, social and economic outcomes for the future are met. It conducts activities aimed at influencing the behaviour of regulated parties. Its principal functions are to promote voluntary compliance, detect and reverse non-compliance and, as appropriate, punish offenders and deter future non-compliance.

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Alberta-Pacific Forest Products Inc. forest stewardship report 2015-2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta government on May 17, 2018. The stewardship report explains each of the 36 targets that Al-Pac has committed to in the FMP. It summarizes Al-Pac’s success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and provides rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Lesser Slave Lake Regional : 2021 forest management plan

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Forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from Indigenous... More ≫

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Forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from Indigenous peoples, the public and interest groups. The Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 FMP is a joint FMP that applies to Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd., West Fraser Mills Ltd., and Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. (formerly West Fraser Mills Ltd. FMU S20). The area covered by the FMP consists of Crown Forest Management Unit (FMU) S16 and the FMA and non-FMA portions of FMUs S17, S19, S20, S21 and S24, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located in north central Alberta near High Prairie and Slave Lake and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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Acceptable feedstock and amendment list for compost facilities

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Presents a list of acceptable feedstocks and amendments made under the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities, and lists waste excluded from the definition of feedstock.

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Susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels : water quality analysis

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports... More ≫

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports based on data collected during the project, and focuses on the susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels. It outlines the threat of freshwater invasive mussels to Alberta’s aquatic environment and irrigation industry, and what aspects of Alberta’s irrigation water quality make it susceptible to the growth and survival of invasive mussels.

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