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Ecological sites for the Athabasca Plain subregion. Second approximation

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The Athabasca Plain Natural Subregion occurs south of Lake Athabasca along the Alberta–Saskatchewan border. This subregion consists of strongly hummocky and rolling sandy and gravelly uplands... More ≫

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The Athabasca Plain Natural Subregion occurs south of Lake Athabasca along the Alberta–Saskatchewan border. This subregion consists of strongly hummocky and rolling sandy and gravelly uplands occurring in the eastern and southern portions of the region with level to undulating sandy fluvial and eolian plains with some prominent dune fields occurring to the east and north. This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 129 plots described in the Athabasca Plain subregion. The 129 plots represent 36 plant community types within 12 ecological sites. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Ecological sites of the Kazan Upland subregion. Second approximation

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The Kazan Uplands Natural Subregion occurs in the far northeastern corner of Alberta and occupies about 1.5 per cent of the province. The main area lies north of Lake Athabasca. This guide... More ≫

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The Kazan Uplands Natural Subregion occurs in the far northeastern corner of Alberta and occupies about 1.5 per cent of the province. The main area lies north of Lake Athabasca. This guide represents the analysis of 73 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the subregion. The 73 plots represent 34 community types within 12 ecological sites. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soils and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Ecological sites of the Boreal Subarctic subregion. Second approximation

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The Boreal Subarctic Natural Subregion is found on elevated plateaus of far northern Alberta, and encompasses about three per cent of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. It is dominated by open... More ≫

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The Boreal Subarctic Natural Subregion is found on elevated plateaus of far northern Alberta, and encompasses about three per cent of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. It is dominated by open black spruce bogs and peatland complexes with frozen organic soils and permafrost terrain. This guide represents the analysis of 142 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the Boreal Subarctic Natural Subregion. The 142 plots represent 53 community types within 11 ecological sites. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soils and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Ecological sites of the Northern Mixedwood subregion. Second approximation

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The second approximation of this guide represents the analysis of 107 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the Northern Mixedwood Natural Subregion. The 107 plots represent... More ≫

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The second approximation of this guide represents the analysis of 107 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the Northern Mixedwood Natural Subregion. The 107 plots represent 32 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil group and subgroup, and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Ecological sites of the Upper Boreal Highlands subregion. Second approximation

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The second approximation of this guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands Natural Subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The... More ≫

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The second approximation of this guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands Natural Subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Ecological sites of the Boreal Subarctic subregion. First approximation

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The Boreal Subarctic natural subregion is found on elevated plateaus of far northern Alberta, and encompasses about three per cent of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. It is dominated by open... More ≫

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The Boreal Subarctic natural subregion is found on elevated plateaus of far northern Alberta, and encompasses about three per cent of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. It is dominated by open black spruce bogs and peatland complexes with frozen organic soils and permafrost terrain. Moderately well drained upland areas have a variety of upland forests. It is characterized by short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. It is hoped the classification system presented in this resource can be used by field staff to assess the ecology of the sites and develop management prescriptions on lands within this region. Fifty-three community types are listed. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil group and subgroup, and environmental conditions are outlined for each type.

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Ecological sites of the Upper Boreal Highlands subregion. First approximation

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This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy... More ≫

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This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each type.

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Ecological sites for the Northern Mixedwood subregion. First approximation

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This guide represents the analysis of 107 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the Northern Mixedwood Natural Subregion. The 107 plots represent 32 community types. The... More ≫

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This guide represents the analysis of 107 grass, shrubland, conifer and deciduous plots described in the Northern Mixedwood Natural Subregion. The 107 plots represent 32 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil group and subgroup, and environmental conditions are outlined for each type.

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Ecological sites of the Kazan Upland subregion. First approximation

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The Kazan Upland natural subregion occurs in the far northeastern corner of Alberta and occupies about 1.5 per cent of the province. The main area lies north of Lake Athabasca. Approximately 60... More ≫

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The Kazan Upland natural subregion occurs in the far northeastern corner of Alberta and occupies about 1.5 per cent of the province. The main area lies north of Lake Athabasca. Approximately 60 per cent of the landscape of the subregion is exposed precambrian bedrock. This guide presents information on 34 community types found in the subregion. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each type.

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Ecological sites for the Athabasca Plain subregion. First approximation

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of... More ≫

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta 2006). Each of the regions consists of groups of plant communities which are influenced by environmental conditions and human impacts. This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 129 plots described in the Athabasca Plain subregion. The 129 plots represent 36 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type.

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