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Guidelines for reclamation to forest vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. Second edition

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts.... More ≫

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts. It emphasizes the techniques and methodologies necessary to establish upland forest plant species and ecosystems appropriate to given site conditions and reclamation objectives. Oil sands operators are required to use the Guideline under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Land capability classification system for forest ecosystems in the oil sands, 3rd edition. Volume 1 : field manual for land capability determination

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for... More ≫

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for the forest ecosystems on natural and reclaimed lands in the Athabasca oil sands region, as required by Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approvals and by terms of reference for environmental impact assessments. The manual outlines the procedure for determining land capability rating for natural and reclaimed soils in the region. Guidance is also provided for sampling methods and intensities.

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