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Review process for commercial recreational tourism use

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The objective of this guide is to outline the review process for determining whether a proposed commercial tourism and recreation development is an appropriate use of public land.

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Your guide to recreational use of agricultural public land [2014]

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In 2003, the Government of Alberta clarified the rules for recreational access to agricultural public lands leased for grazing or cultivation. These are outlined in the Recreational Access... More ≫

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In 2003, the Government of Alberta clarified the rules for recreational access to agricultural public lands leased for grazing or cultivation. These are outlined in the Recreational Access Regulation under the Public Lands Act.

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Standard operating procedure : applying PLAR to aboriginal issues

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The Public Lands Administration Regulation, or PLAR, is a provincial law of general application that applies to all persons including aboriginal peoples. However, aboriginal peoples do enjoy... More ≫

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The Public Lands Administration Regulation, or PLAR, is a provincial law of general application that applies to all persons including aboriginal peoples. However, aboriginal peoples do enjoy constitutionally protected rights to some activities on provincial Crown land in Alberta, such as hunting, fishing, and trapping for food. As a result, portions of PLAR may not be applicable to such persons doing these activities. This document sets out how PLAR implementation should be reconciled with these rights.

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Alberta recreation corridor & trails classification system

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Presents a proposed system for classifying trails in the province. Trails can be classified by trail conditions and levels of experience (primitive, semi-developed and developed) and by type of... More ≫

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Presents a proposed system for classifying trails in the province. Trails can be classified by trail conditions and levels of experience (primitive, semi-developed and developed) and by type of activity (non-motorized use, motorized use, mixed use, extreme use, and water use). The use of a trail classification system is expected to assist the following groups: trail developers and operators; landowners and municipal governments; land managers; trail users and leaders; and governments and other funders in assessing trail requests and grant applications.

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Recreational access and use of public lands

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As stewards of Alberta's public land, you play a key part in ensuring the land is in good condition. Agricultural public lands provide benefits and enjoyment for leaseholders. This public land... More ≫

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As stewards of Alberta's public land, you play a key part in ensuring the land is in good condition. Agricultural public lands provide benefits and enjoyment for leaseholders. This public land often possesses a natural beauty and a diversity of plant and animal life that other Albertans seek to enjoy as well.

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Recreational leases

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The use of public land is authorized under the Public Lands Act for a variety of purposes. Dispositions for community-based cultural and recreational activities are approved as recreational leases.

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