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Guidelines for alternative soil handling procedures during pipeline construction

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land... More ≫

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land capability as expressed in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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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 Municipal District of Cardston (M. D. No. 6), Alberta

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective... More ≫

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective soil map units. In Part 3, the rationale and actual ratings of the map units for dryland agricuhure, grazing productivity and irrigation capability are explained and displayed. Part 4 describes the areal extent of erosion and salinity within the M.D. and and discusses the impacts of erosion, factors influencing soil degradation and possible management techniques. Appendices include: a brief explanatory section on soil formation and classification for the uninitiated user; analytical procedures employed for determining the physical and chemical properties of the soil series; the areas of the individual soil map units; a glossary of terms used in the report and a key to the soil series used on the soil maps.

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Soils of the Medicine Hat area 72L/SE

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Soil maps for the southeast section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and... More ≫

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Soil maps for the southeast section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and agriculture and land use in the area.

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Soils of the Medicine Hat area 72L/NE

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Soil maps for the northeast section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and... More ≫

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Soil maps for the northeast section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and agriculture and land use in the area.

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Soils of the Medicine Hat area 72L/SW

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Soil maps for the southwest section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and... More ≫

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Soil maps for the southwest section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and agriculture and land use in the area.

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Soils of the Medicine Hat area 72L/NW

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Soil maps for the northwest section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and... More ≫

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Soil maps for the northwest section of the Medicine Hat land area (NTS 72L). Includes summary text discussing the general characteristics of the area, the main soil characteristics, and agriculture and land use in the area.

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Water erosion potential of soils in Alberta : estimates using a modified USLE

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in... More ≫

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in Alberta, and investigates the use of Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) as a method for assessing water erosion. This report describes the adaptation of USLE factors to Alberta conditions. A major modification was made to the precipitation component to recognize the contribution of spring snow melt.

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Soil survey of the County of Warner, Alberta

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding... More ≫

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding soil salinity and erosion as well as the need to update the land resource base. The report includes a general description of the area, in-depth information on the soils in the region, and a section on present land use, interpretations and degradation.

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