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Recreation use and experience survey results : Highwood Pass area, Kananaskis Country, Alberta Spring – Fall 2022

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the... More ≫

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the study was to better understand the distribution, use and experience of visitors at the popular recreation areas in the Highwood Area.

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Wildfire predictive services seasonal outlook

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The Wildfire Predictive Services Seasonal Outlook is a general discussion of conditions that will affect wildfire occurrence.

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Distribution of regulated weeds in Alberta

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal... More ≫

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal weed inspectors to support potential amendments to the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act, and to assess the effectiveness of said regulations.

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Willmore mountain goat surveys (2021)

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Results from aerial mountain goat population surveys conducted in the Willmore Wilderness Park from June 23-July 12, 2021. The objective of the surveys was to inform the status of mountain goat... More ≫

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Results from aerial mountain goat population surveys conducted in the Willmore Wilderness Park from June 23-July 12, 2021. The objective of the surveys was to inform the status of mountain goat populations in the Northwest Region which have traditionally supported licensed or unlicensed harvest and four complexes where declines have resulted in very small populations with high conservation risk.

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Bighorn sheep aerial ungulate survey : Red Deer North Saskatchewan region (Winter 2020)

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Results from aerial ungulate surveys conducted on February 5-7 and 9-10, 2020 in all known bighorn sheep winter ranges in wildlife management units 328, 414, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 429, 430,... More ≫

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Results from aerial ungulate surveys conducted on February 5-7 and 9-10, 2020 in all known bighorn sheep winter ranges in wildlife management units 328, 414, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 429, 430, 432, 434, 734 (Ghost Wilderness Area) and 738 (White Goat). This report summarizes the results of the 2020 winter survey on provincial lands. Details on the Banff Park survey are reported separately.

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Land-Use Framework Lower Athabasca Regional Plan : implementation progress report

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan came into effect in September 2012, and was the first regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan came into effect in September 2012, and was the first regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information regarding the work accomplished or the barriers encountered in implementing the the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and highlight the status of all the strategic commitments made in the plan. The reports meet the legislative requirements described in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act and the regulatory requirements embedded in the plan. They also fulfill a public commitment to regularly monitor and answer the question "was progress made toward achieving desired regional objectives expressed within the approved regional plans?"

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Land-Use Framework South Saskatchewan Regional Plan : implementation progress report

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan came into effect in September 2014, and was the second regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan came into effect in September 2014, and was the second regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information regarding the work accomplished or the barriers encountered in implementing the the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and highlight the status of all the strategic commitments made in the plan. The reports meet the legislative requirements described in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act and the regulatory requirements embedded in the plan. They also fulfill a public commitment to regularly monitor and answer the question "was progress made toward achieving desired regional objectives expressed within the approved regional plans?"

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Elk minimum total count survey of WMU 732 (CFB Suffield) and the surrounding Elk Range (2022)

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 732 (CFB Suffield) from February 16-18, 2022. The objective of the survey was to assess the status of the elk... More ≫

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 732 (CFB Suffield) from February 16-18, 2022. The objective of the survey was to assess the status of the elk population by determining population size and age-sex composition. Additionally updated population numbers will be used to confirm the progress of elk hunting in controlling population growth.

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Wildlife Management Unit 503 aerial ungulate survey (2021-2022)

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 503 from January 18-21, 2022. The objective of the survey was to assess the status of ungulate populations... More ≫

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 503 from January 18-21, 2022. The objective of the survey was to assess the status of ungulate populations (moose, white-tailed deer, and mule deer if adequate observations were obtained) by estimating abundance, density and the age-sex composition.

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Wildlife Management Unit 359 aerial ungulate survey (2022)

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 359 from January 18-21, 2022. The goal of this year’s survey was to assess the status of moose and deer since... More ≫

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Results from an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Alberta’s Wildlife Management Unit 359 from January 18-21, 2022. The goal of this year’s survey was to assess the status of moose and deer since the last survey in 2015. Specific objectives were to determine a population estimate, population ratio for sex and age classes, a density estimate for moose and mule deer, and a directed total count for elk in WMU 359.

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