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Riparian assessment validation for North Saskatchewan Region Lakes

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This report documents the assessment of the performance of the GIS-based method used to evaluate the intactness of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Gull, Sylvan, and Buffalo lakes... More ≫

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This report documents the assessment of the performance of the GIS-based method used to evaluate the intactness of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Gull, Sylvan, and Buffalo lakes and their associated tributaries. Both desktop and field validation methods were used and the ability of the GIS assessment approach to capture relative differences in intactness locally and regionally was tested. Overall the method proved to be reliable for assessing and comparing the intactness of riparian management areas across large geographical areas.

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Riparian assessment for North Saskatchewan Region lakes

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The report documents the GIS-based method developed to assess the current condition of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Buffalo, Gull, and Sylvan lakes and their associated... More ≫

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The report documents the GIS-based method developed to assess the current condition of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Buffalo, Gull, and Sylvan lakes and their associated tributaries. The results of the riparian and land cover assessment are summarized and visualized, including a summary of habitat change within riparian management areas through time. Includes documentation of the GIS modelling and analysis methods including recommendations for minimum data standards and validation procedures.

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ILM success story : Buffalo Lake integrated shoreland management plan

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The government of Alberta is working with several municipalities as well as the public to protect the shoreline of Buffalo Lake, which is located fifty-five kilometres northeast of Red Deer.... More ≫

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The government of Alberta is working with several municipalities as well as the public to protect the shoreline of Buffalo Lake, which is located fifty-five kilometres northeast of Red Deer. Stakeholder engagement in the management plan process has resulted in a plan that suits many user needs and protects the riparian area.

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