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Alberta's public land trail guide

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to... More ≫

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to rustic adventures on designated trails on public land. This guide offers information to help users find recreation opportunities on public land and explore Alberta's beautiful public trail systems.

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Master schedule of standards and conditions

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Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator manage the use of public lands for all Albertans through the issuance of dispositions. A disposition must be obtained under the Public... More ≫

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Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator manage the use of public lands for all Albertans through the issuance of dispositions. A disposition must be obtained under the Public Lands Act for any access to or activity on public lands and in compliance with the Public Lands Administration Regulation. The Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions (MSSC) identifies conditions that apply to formal disposition applications approved under the Public Lands Act. Conditions displayed in this document are part of multiple approval systems and processes. It is important for the users of the MSSC to also review and understand the information contained within the Pre-Application Requirements for Formal Dispositions document. Click on the "Related" tab above to find a link to the document.

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Alberta public lands glossary of terms

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed... More ≫

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed definitions for the common terms used in managing dispositions.

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Forest management herbicide reference manual [2023]

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role in ensuring herbicide use on Crown land is in accordance with policies and requirements; recognize obvious and important violations of provincial legislation governing herbicide use on crown land; are comfortable performing basic herbicide inspections; and are aware of incident reporting mechanisms and follow-up.

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Alberta's guide to outdoor recreation on provincial Crown land

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Alberta's Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land is a resource for Albertans and other visitors that outlines current provincial rules and regulations for designated outdoor... More ≫

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Alberta's Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land is a resource for Albertans and other visitors that outlines current provincial rules and regulations for designated outdoor recreation activities and locations.

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Formal disposition renewal

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Public lands are managed for all Albertans through the issuance of dispositions. A disposition must be obtained for any access to or activity on public lands. This document outlines the process to... More ≫

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Public lands are managed for all Albertans through the issuance of dispositions. A disposition must be obtained for any access to or activity on public lands. This document outlines the process to renew a disposition if the disposition holder wants to continue it beyond its expiration date. Dispositions must be renewed before they expire, and renewal applications must be received no later than one year prior to expiry.

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Forest management herbicide reference manual [2021]

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role in ensuring herbicide use on Crown land is in accordance with policies and requirements; recognize obvious and important violations of provincial legislation governing herbicide use on crown land; are comfortable performing basic herbicide inspections; and are aware of incident reporting mechanisms and follow-up.

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Stewardship assessment : rangeland audit process

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Government requires grazing disposition holders to employ appropriate range management principles and practices to ensure a healthy, functional rangeland ecosystem is maintained on public lands... More ≫

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Government requires grazing disposition holders to employ appropriate range management principles and practices to ensure a healthy, functional rangeland ecosystem is maintained on public lands for present and future generations. To this end, a stewardship assessment is required for each grazing disposition, with stewardship defined as the degree to which the grazing disposition holder is aware of and understands the four principles of range management and applies them to the stewardship of their grazing disposition.

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Trail development guidelines for Alberta's public land

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A guide to the planning, classification, design, construction and management of trail experiences on public land. The guide should be used by all to improve communications, ensure consistency and... More ≫

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A guide to the planning, classification, design, construction and management of trail experiences on public land. The guide should be used by all to improve communications, ensure consistency and achieve the outcomes desired by trail enthusiasts and public land managers. The guide should be referenced during all phases of trail system planning and individual trail planning, design and construction. The guidelines are is a compilation of thinking, guidance and best practices from various trail related documents developed in the past as well as promising practices from around North America.

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Surface public land standing search : detailed descriptions

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This booklet contains an annotated example of the Public Land Standing Report, which can be run from the Geographic Land Information Management and Planning System (GLIMPS) and which contains... More ≫

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This booklet contains an annotated example of the Public Land Standing Report, which can be run from the Geographic Land Information Management and Planning System (GLIMPS) and which contains information specific to any Crown interest and/or activity on a given quarter section of land. GLIMPS is a computerized database system which forms the official departmental record for all surface interests (activities) on crown land in the Province of Alberta.

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