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Ecological (biophysical) land classification of Banff and Jasper National Parks

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Describes the geomorphology, soils, vegetation, and wildlife of Banff and Jasper national parks. Volume I provides a summary account of landforms, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. Volume II... More ≫

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Describes the geomorphology, soils, vegetation, and wildlife of Banff and Jasper national parks. Volume I provides a summary account of landforms, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. Volume II contains a detailed account of the landforms, soils and vegetation. It describes the physical environment, including climate, physiography, topography, geology and geomorphology. The soil orders encountered and their distribution are also outlined.

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Land classification and soils in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta along the North Saskatchewan River Valley

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Reports on the results of a survey of soils in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, along the North Saskatchewan River Valley, undertaken in 1967. Soils, vegetation, and landform... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a survey of soils in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, along the North Saskatchewan River Valley, undertaken in 1967. Soils, vegetation, and landform characteristics were noted along selected traverses which covered the area from the center of the valley to the orographic tree line.

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Soil survey of Rosebud and Banff sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and the Banff region east of the Rocky Mountain forest preserve. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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