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Glossary of reclamation terms used in Alberta 5th Edition

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This document provided a comprehensive glossary of reclamation terminology used in Alberta as of 1998. It aimed to standardize definitions for terms relevant to reclamation planning, soil science,... More ≫

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This document provided a comprehensive glossary of reclamation terminology used in Alberta as of 1998. It aimed to standardize definitions for terms relevant to reclamation planning, soil science, ecological classification, and regulatory practices, drawing from sources such as the Canada Department of Agriculture's Glossary of Terms in Soil Science (1976) and oil sands Environmental Impact Assessments and applications. It included definitions for soil horizons, wetland types, mining processes, and environmental risk concepts, and concluded with acronyms and references to Alberta legislation and organizations.

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Glossary of reclamation terms used in Alberta 3rd Edition

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This document provided standardized definitions for technical terms used in land reclamation, including soil science, wetland ecology, mining, and environmental risk assessment. The glossary aimed... More ≫

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This document provided standardized definitions for technical terms used in land reclamation, including soil science, wetland ecology, mining, and environmental risk assessment. The glossary aimed to improve clarity in planning, approvals, and research by referencing authoritative sources such as the Canada Department of Agriculture and Alberta legislation. It included updates on terminology related to peatlands, wetlands, and site decommissioning.

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Alberta 1973 seed drill survey results

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This survey collected 4,750 seed samples from farmers across 53 districts in 1973, focusing on cereal and oilseed crops. The Canada Department of Agriculture, assisted by private analysts and... More ≫

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This survey collected 4,750 seed samples from farmers across 53 districts in 1973, focusing on cereal and oilseed crops. The Canada Department of Agriculture, assisted by private analysts and Alberta Field Crops Branch staff, conducted the analysis. The survey highlights issues with grading standards, revealing tolerances based on bushels rather than pounds.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Tawatinaw map sheet (83-I)

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as... More ≫

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as background material to a discussion of the classification system and how it relates to this area. Soil characteristics are related to their use and management. Each soil series mapped is discussed in turn, giving its characteristics, distribution, and land use considerations. The appendix includes contributions from individuals in other disciplines who have conducted studies in this area. A soil and topography map, as well as a soil rating map, form an integral part of this report.

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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 the Whitecourt and Barrhead area

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map shows a suggested productivity grouping based on a rating of the soils.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Hotchkiss and Keg River area

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This report describes the soils of the Hotchkiss and Keg River areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Hotchkiss and Keg River areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map distinguishes the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Buck Lake (NE83B) and Wabamun Lake (E 1/2 83G) areas

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This report describes the soils of the Buck Lake and the Wabamun Lake areas, which lie geographically adjacent in the west central portion of Alberta and are characterized by somewhat similar... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Buck Lake and the Wabamun Lake areas, which lie geographically adjacent in the west central portion of Alberta and are characterized by somewhat similar soils. The publication includes colored soil maps and soil rating maps. The soil maps show the location and distribution of the various soil areas and the associated topographical features. The soil rating maps are interpretive maps in which the main landscape features, soils and topography, are evaluated and given a relative productivity rating.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Grimshaw and Notikewin area

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This report describes the soils of the Grimshaw and Notikewin areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Grimshaw and Notikewin areas, which lie in the northern portion of the Peace River District, including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map distinguishes the better land from the poorer land and serves as a guide to future agricultural development.

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Soil survey of eastern portion of St. Mary and Milk rivers development irrigation project

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and... More ≫

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and location of the various soil and topography types. The report describes the soil types, gives analytical data of representative profiles, and gives the average rating of each soil type. Three appendices cover problems related to land levelling, to salinity and drainage, and to fertility and management.

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