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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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Land capability classification for forest ecosystems in the oil sands region. Revised edition 1998

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures... More ≫

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures and measuring land capability.

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