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Lepidoptera of the Tolman Bridge Area, Alberta, 2000-2011

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Tolman Bridge, is located in the valley of the Red Deer River, 18 km (10 miles) east of the town of Trochu. The bridge and adjoining Park land are in the north half of section 14, range 22,... More ≫

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Tolman Bridge, is located in the valley of the Red Deer River, 18 km (10 miles) east of the town of Trochu. The bridge and adjoining Park land are in the north half of section 14, range 22, township 34, west of the Fourth Meridian. The coordinates at the bridge are 51.503N and 113.009W. The elevation ranges from around 600 m at the river to 800 m or so near the top of the river breaks. In a Natural Area Inspection Report dated 25 June 1982 and in the 1989 Trochu 82 P/14, 1:50,000 topographic map, the land southwest of the bridge was designated as the “Tolman Bridge Municipal Park” while that southeast of the bridge was referred to as the “Tolman Bridge Recreation Area”. In an Alberta, Department of the Environment, Parks and Protected Areas Division paper dated 9 May 2000, the areas on both sides of the river are included in “Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park”. Campgrounds are found in both areas and they are patrolled by a Conservation Officer stationed in Drumheller.

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Moths of the Buffalo Lake Moraine Conservation Area

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Provincial Parks and other areas where natural vegetation is protected are of great value as the flora and fauna present in them is typical of what was in Alberta before widespread agricultural... More ≫

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Provincial Parks and other areas where natural vegetation is protected are of great value as the flora and fauna present in them is typical of what was in Alberta before widespread agricultural activities replaced them with flora and fauna that was reduced in numbers and made up of species that were associated with cultivated grains and hay crops. As a result, many of Alberta’s “rare and endangered” species are now found only, or mainly, in such protected areas.

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Lepidoptera of the J.J. Collett natural area, 2002-2011

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Provincial Parks and other areas where natural vegetation is protected are of great value as their flora and fauna is typical of what was in Alberta before widespread agricultural activities which... More ≫

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Provincial Parks and other areas where natural vegetation is protected are of great value as their flora and fauna is typical of what was in Alberta before widespread agricultural activities which resulted in a replacement of many native species by weedy species associated with cultivated grains and hay crops. As a result, many of Alberta’s “rare and endangered” species are now found only, or mainly, in such protected areas.

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Alberta Conservation Information Center ecological community sampling guidelines

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Presents ecological community sampling guidelines.

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Environmental education northeast provincial parks : guide to programs

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education... More ≫

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education Program of studies.

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Management plan : Bob Creek Wildland, Black Creek Heritage Rangeland

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The management plan for Bob Creek Wildand and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for management of these protected areas. The management plan was... More ≫

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The management plan for Bob Creek Wildand and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for management of these protected areas. The management plan was developed by the Bob Creek / Black Creek Management Planning Team made up of representatives of the MD of Ranchland, grazing leaseholders, representatives of key stakeholder groups and government staff. The significant contribution of the grazing leaseholders, MD of Ranchland and stakeholder group representatives to the development of this management plan is sincerely appreciated. The plan was completed with public input and will be reviewed and revised periodically to reflect the current thinking of Albertans on how the province’s natural heritage and ranching history will be preserved for the benefit of present and future generations.

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Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park System management plan

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the... More ≫

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the ethic in which the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park System was created: innovative ideas, environmental stewardship, recreation management and community collaboration. The Management Plan will be used primarily by: the Government of Alberta; the Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council; various stakeholders such as volunteers, leaseholders, and special interest groups; and the general public.

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Eastern Bow Valley wildlife corridor study : an analysis of winter tracking and monitoring final report

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Initially planned as a five-year study focusing on winter field work involving survey transects and snow tracking, the project has expanded to include year-round field work utilizing remote... More ≫

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Initially planned as a five-year study focusing on winter field work involving survey transects and snow tracking, the project has expanded to include year-round field work utilizing remote wildlife cameras, monitoring of wildlife crossing structures across the Trans Canada Highway, human-use monitoring along trails using passive infrared trail counters, and monitoring fine-scale elk movements using GPS collars. This report deals only with the results of the five-year winter transect and snow tracking portion of the greater Eastern Bow Valley Corridor Study.

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All season trail plan for West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis country

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain... More ≫

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain Environmental Enhancement Fund as well as matching funds and contributions in-kind from TPR, Kananaskis Country. This plan to upgrade and enhance trail opportunities in West Bragg Creek is intended to improve existing recreation while reducing impacts on the Elbow River watershed and area wildlife, as well as conflicts with other land uses. A series of objectives and principles guided plan preparation by a Plan Advisory Committee consisting of trail users, land managers, conservation groups, key stakeholders and a planning consultant. They gathered background information, determined user needs, assessed potential trail opportunities and constraints, and have made a series of recommendations. The plan was revised following review and comment by stakeholders and the public between November 2009...

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Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and area tourism development plan

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core... More ≫

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core tourist attraction and optimize the economic benefits to the surrounding area. Underlying this goal is the imperative to ensure development occurs in the most appropriate places to protect the very resources that make the park unique.

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