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Grazing dispositions and livestock ownership

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Public Lands is often asked questions about the livestock ownership requirements and grazing dispositions. The grazing regulations require that livestock on a lease, permit or licence must be... More ≫

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Public Lands is often asked questions about the livestock ownership requirements and grazing dispositions. The grazing regulations require that livestock on a lease, permit or licence must be owned by the disposition holder. Sometimes, when private agreements are made between the disposition holder and another party, ownership isn't clear.

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Aerial herbicide application for brush control information fact sheet

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An important economic consideration in the management of Alberta's tame pastures is controlling the amount of woody plants such as trees and shrubs (also called brush encroachment). In low cover... More ≫

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An important economic consideration in the management of Alberta's tame pastures is controlling the amount of woody plants such as trees and shrubs (also called brush encroachment). In low cover amounts, woody plants on tame pastures can provide complimentary livestock forage, provide shade, act as a snow trap, and provide benefits to wildlife. However, in higher amounts (increased density, diameter, height and cover), woody plants often become competitive and reduce the forage productivity of the tame pasture. In turn, this result can reduce grazing benefits and increase pasture management costs. In situations where woody regrowth is competitive with grazing interests, a number of management control options are available, such as biological (e.g., federally registered brush control herbicides).

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Co-ordinating land use planning on public lands with municipalities

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and... More ≫

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and long-term use of public lands. It also helps achieve local economic development and land use objectives.

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Fish and wildlife habitat

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Alberta is an ecologically diverse province. The wide range of land forms and vegetation communities create a large mosaic of natural landscapes that provide habitat for Alberta's fish and... More ≫

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Alberta is an ecologically diverse province. The wide range of land forms and vegetation communities create a large mosaic of natural landscapes that provide habitat for Alberta's fish and wildlife. Public lands are an important source of fish and wildlife habitat and these habitat requirements are integrated into public land management.

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Water bodies and the management of beds and shores

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Topics covered in this two-page fact sheet include: extent of ownership of beds and shores, effect of flooding on ownership, affect of drought on ownership, accreted lands, access to bed and... More ≫

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Topics covered in this two-page fact sheet include: extent of ownership of beds and shores, effect of flooding on ownership, affect of drought on ownership, accreted lands, access to bed and shore, and management of bed and shores.

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Conservation and protected areas

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Public lands in Alberta include a wide diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. It's important to ensure that management of these lands takes into account their ecological significance and... More ≫

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Public lands in Alberta include a wide diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. It's important to ensure that management of these lands takes into account their ecological significance and sensitivity. Conservation and protection are important aspects of public land management. Therefore, management criteria are established to protect the land from incompatible use. These are included as part of the management plans for various levels of agricultural, industrial, recreational and commercial use.

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Trapping on agricultural leases

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Discusses trapping rights on agricultural leases and how a trapper may obtain consent to trap on agricultural lease lands.

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Harvesting hay on public land

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In Alberta there's vacant public land that contains hay that can be harvested and sold, or fed to livestock. However, before this hay can be cut, authorization must be obtained from the... More ≫

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In Alberta there's vacant public land that contains hay that can be harvested and sold, or fed to livestock. However, before this hay can be cut, authorization must be obtained from the appropriate government agency.

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Crown timber resources on white area public lands

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Timber on public land in the White Area (settled portion of Alberta) has attracted more interest over the past few years, as the value of timber has increased and most timber in the Green Area... More ≫

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Timber on public land in the White Area (settled portion of Alberta) has attracted more interest over the past few years, as the value of timber has increased and most timber in the Green Area (forested portion of Alberta) has been allocated to forest companies. However, forested lands in the White Area are also very important for wildlife habitat, watershed protection and recreation use.

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