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Forests Act contraventions

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing... More ≫

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing the name of the person or company who has broken the law or specific conditions, the municipality in which the person resides or the company is located, a description of the contravention, and the amount of the penalty.

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Sustainable forest management facts & statistics : area harvested

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Presents annual facts and statistics on the amount of area where timber harvesting occurred on public lands in Alberta.

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Sustainable forest management facts & statistics : general boundary information

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This annually-updated information sheet presents boundary information for the various forest management units and forest management agreements in the province.

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Sustainable forest management facts & statistics : forest management plans

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The Alberta government practices and promotes sustainable forest management. Forested public land is managed to maintain and enhance the long-term health and productivity of forest ecosystems.... More ≫

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The Alberta government practices and promotes sustainable forest management. Forested public land is managed to maintain and enhance the long-term health and productivity of forest ecosystems. This annual fact sheet provides information on the status of approved forest management plans in Alberta.

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Sustainable forest management facts & statistics : area available for timber harvest

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The Alberta Government is responsible for managing forested public land within the Greeen Area. As part of that responsibility, the department assesses the rate of forest growth, and reviews and... More ≫

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The Alberta Government is responsible for managing forested public land within the Greeen Area. As part of that responsibility, the department assesses the rate of forest growth, and reviews and approves Annual Allowable Cuts (AACs). An AAC is the annual amount of timber that can be harvested on a sustainable basis within a defined forest area. The approved AAC reflects the forested land available for timber harvest and for the forest management strategies applied to that land.

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Information on acquiring public lands

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses... More ≫

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Approximately 60 per cent of the province's land base is public land. It is managed for a variety of uses, under an integrated resource management philosophy (integrating the many resource uses and needs on public lands). Although the majority of the land supports forest production, it is also important for watershed protection, wildlife habitat, recreation, oil and gas well sites, agricultural production and industrial development, to mention only a few of the uses.

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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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Update report on Alberta Environment's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands, and expanded the program in 1978 to include public lands. Between 1963 and... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands, and expanded the program in 1978 to include public lands. Between 1963 and 2010 over 82,000 reclamation certificates have been issued in Alberta. This report looks at the history of the reclamation certificate program, describes performance measures used to evaluate program outcomes, and highlights other efforts, including stakeholder consultations, to review and improve the program.

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Assignment registration fees for agriculture dispositions

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Several types of agriculture dispositions can be assigned with the approval of government, if certain requirements are met.

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Stock return forms for grazing dispositions

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The Public Lands Act and regulations provide direction to land managers and grazing disposition holders as to what can occur on public land in Alberta. Grazing disposition holders are required to... More ≫

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The Public Lands Act and regulations provide direction to land managers and grazing disposition holders as to what can occur on public land in Alberta. Grazing disposition holders are required to submit an annual stock return form, listing the number of livestock grazed on the disposition. This fact sheet explains the purpose of the stock return form and discusses how to complete and submit the form.

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