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Status of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Alberta : update 2010

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and west-central Alberta. The woodland caribou is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. This report summarizes past and ongoing research on woodland caribou ecology in Alberta as a step in updating its status designation. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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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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Status of the pygmy whitefish (Prosopium coulterii) in Alberta : update 2011

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton Lake and a restricted portion of the upper Athabasca River. Recent surveys indicate that it appears to be relatively common in Upper Waterton Lake and relatively uncommon in the Athabasca River. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Forest health in Alberta : annual report

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Report contains details of forest pest surveys and pest management programs carried out by the Government of Alberta.

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2005 natural regions and subregions of Alberta

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Map identifying natural regions and subregions of Alberta with parks and protected areas.

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Alberta timber scaling : scaler training and permitting program

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This policy is written by the Forest Management Branch of SRD, in accordance with the Timber Management Regulation and the Scaling Regulation. The purpose is to primarily to provide the ground... More ≫

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This policy is written by the Forest Management Branch of SRD, in accordance with the Timber Management Regulation and the Scaling Regulation. The purpose is to primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. This document will further define the requirements for course instructors, course content and duration, obtaining and retaining a scalers permit, and examination procedures.

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Hutch Lake Fall walleye index netting survey, 2011

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Fall index netting (FIN) is conducted regularly to monitor walleye and northern pike populations. The abundance of adult fish as determined by the netting is used to help determine the risk to the... More ≫

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Fall index netting (FIN) is conducted regularly to monitor walleye and northern pike populations. The abundance of adult fish as determined by the netting is used to help determine the risk to the long-term sustainability of the fish population in a lake. This report presents the results of netting conducted in 2011 on Hutch Lake.

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Sustainable Resource Development business plan [2001 - 2012]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Sustainable Resource Development annual report [2002 - 2012]

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Annual report for the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development for the Province of Alberta

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