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Managing riparian areas

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more... More ≫

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more productive than the adjoining upland. Because of this, they are used extensively by wildlife, agricultural producers and recreationists. This backgrounder provides general information on the importance of riparian areas and industrial use of riparian areas.

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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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Estate planning and public land dispositions

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Discusses the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common and how the manner in which a public land disposition is held affects what happens to the disposition holder’s interest in the... More ≫

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Discusses the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common and how the manner in which a public land disposition is held affects what happens to the disposition holder’s interest in the disposition, should they die.

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Recreational access and use of public lands

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As stewards of Alberta's public land, you play a key part in ensuring the land is in good condition. Agricultural public lands provide benefits and enjoyment for leaseholders. This public land... More ≫

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As stewards of Alberta's public land, you play a key part in ensuring the land is in good condition. Agricultural public lands provide benefits and enjoyment for leaseholders. This public land often possesses a natural beauty and a diversity of plant and animal life that other Albertans seek to enjoy as well.

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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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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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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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Multiple use opportunities on provincial grazing reserves

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Alberta has 32 provincial grazing reserves that are administered by the Government of Alberta. This fact sheet provides information on these grazing reserves, or community pastures as they are... More ≫

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Alberta has 32 provincial grazing reserves that are administered by the Government of Alberta. This fact sheet provides information on these grazing reserves, or community pastures as they are often referred to by the grazing users, and explains what rent and compensation industrial users are required to pay when using them.

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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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Mortgaging a disposition

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Explains the conditions under which an agricultural disposition can be mortgaged by the disposition holder to obtain a loan.

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