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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Etherington Creek area

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area.

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Recreation on agricultural public land : what you need to know

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm... More ≫

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm development leases. The legislation balances the needs of the leaseholders to protect the land and livestock from harm with the rights of the recreational users for reasonable access. The legislation also includes a process for addressing exploration disputes. The new rules encourage communication, co-operation and respect.

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Grizzly bear conservation in Alberta : management activities and recovery implementation

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In June 2010, the Government of Alberta officially declared grizzly bears a threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. The management of grizzly bears is currently guided by the Alberta... More ≫

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In June 2010, the Government of Alberta officially declared grizzly bears a threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. The management of grizzly bears is currently guided by the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan, which recommends several strategies to ensure the long-term viability of grizzly bears in the province. This report summarizes the grizzly bear conservation and management activities conducted in 2013 and describes the progress the Government of Alberta has made in implementing the recovery plan.

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Parks and protected areas (including Crown reservations)

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1:1,000,000 scale

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Bighorn backcountry [area and trail brochures] [2015]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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A guide to endangered and threatened species, and species of special concern in Alberta

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This guide focuses on species listed as Endangered, Threatened or Species of Special Concern within Alberta.

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Holmes Crossing Public Land Use Zone

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This one-page map shows the location of the Holmes Crossing Public Land Use Zone, and the roads and trails available to access the area.

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Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone

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This one-page map shows the location of the Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone and the roads and trails available to access the area.

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Brule Lake Public Land Use Zone

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This one-page map shows the location of the Brule Lake Public Land Use Zone, and includes the roads and trails that are available to access the area.

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Biodiversity management frameworks and regional plans

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained... More ≫

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained within include food, fibre fresh water; spiritual recreational, esthetic, cultural benefits; flood control, water and air purification nutrient cycling, soil formation.

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