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Bighorn Country public FAQ

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Provides answers to some frequently-asked questions about the Bighorn Country proposal, which is a proposal for a mix of parks and public lands that will conserve important and unique natural... More ≫

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Provides answers to some frequently-asked questions about the Bighorn Country proposal, which is a proposal for a mix of parks and public lands that will conserve important and unique natural landscapes while encouraging economic, recreation and tourism opportunities. To conserve this landscape and manage social and economic activity in the area, the government is proposing the designation of a new Wildland Provincial Park and new, expanded or amended parks, recreation areas, and public land use zones.

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Bighorn Wildland Provincial Park

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Provides an overview of the proposed Bighorn Wildland Provincial Park, which is part of the the Bighorn Country proposal. This proposal is a call for a mix of parks and public lands that will... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the proposed Bighorn Wildland Provincial Park, which is part of the the Bighorn Country proposal. This proposal is a call for a mix of parks and public lands that will conserve important and unique natural landscapes while encouraging economic, recreation and tourism opportunities.

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Gene conservation plan for native trees of Alberta. Second edition

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Summarizes the status and gaps of Alberta's native trees with respect to forest genetic resources in their natural habitats around the province. A summary of the characteristics of each of... More ≫

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Summarizes the status and gaps of Alberta's native trees with respect to forest genetic resources in their natural habitats around the province. A summary of the characteristics of each of Alberta's native tree species is included, including relevant genetic information. This second edition includes updates on taxonomy, policy, conservation status, priorities, and gene conservation research.

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Procedural guidelines for issuing dispositions for the purpose of recreational trails

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This directive sets out the guidelines Alberta Environment and Parks will follow when issuing dispositions for recreational trails and associated infrastructure on public lands.

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2018-19 Ambient environment monitoring plan for oil sands development

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Summaries for projects approved under the 2018-2019 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development. Summaries include a brief description of the monitoring activity, objectives,... More ≫

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Summaries for projects approved under the 2018-2019 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development. Summaries include a brief description of the monitoring activity, objectives, assigned budget, key outcomes, geographic scope, and associated data and reporting products. Projects approved for implementation in 2018-2019 continue monitoring activities implemented since 2012 through the 2012-2015 Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM).

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Livingstone-Porcupine Hills recreation management plan

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan addresses the priorities for outdoor recreation expressed in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The SSRP prioritized planning... More ≫

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan addresses the priorities for outdoor recreation expressed in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The SSRP prioritized planning for the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills areas as a region of high recreational use. It contains the headwaters of the Oldman River, supports biodiversity values, requires the management of wildlife risk and provides traditional First Nations land uses. The Government of Alberta aims to provide a diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities while recognizing that recreation occurs within a multiple use landscape with complex environmental, economic and social values.

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Quick facts : Livingstone and Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zones

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of two new public land use zones in Alberta, which have been created to manage outdoor recreational activities and provide a diversity of outdoor... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of two new public land use zones in Alberta, which have been created to manage outdoor recreational activities and provide a diversity of outdoor recreation experiences. Includes information on camping, trails and trail use in the zones.

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Investing in recreation and restoration in southern Alberta

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Outlines government plans to invest close to $5 million in capital funding to improve staging areas for access to public land, rebuild and improve trails, install bridges over water crossings, and... More ≫

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Outlines government plans to invest close to $5 million in capital funding to improve staging areas for access to public land, rebuild and improve trails, install bridges over water crossings, and protect and enhance fish habitat to support the implementation of the Livingstone–Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan. Includes a map indicating the locations of the proposed 2018 projects.

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Livingstone-Porcupine Hills land footprint management plan

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Footprint Management Plan provides direction for managing the long-term cumulative effects of footprint on public lands, and particularly impacts to... More ≫

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Footprint Management Plan provides direction for managing the long-term cumulative effects of footprint on public lands, and particularly impacts to biodiversity and watersheds in the Livingstone and Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zones. Opportunities for the responsible development of natural resources, tourism, and recreational activities are maintained as identified in the objectives and strategies in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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Castle management plan : Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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This document outlines the unique considerations relevant to managing Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park within the context of the system of Alberta's provincial parks. In... More ≫

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This document outlines the unique considerations relevant to managing Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park within the context of the system of Alberta's provincial parks. In the plan, each issue is given context, management objectives are identified and corresponding strategies are provided. The management plan is designed to provide a long term and comprehensive framework to guide both park operations and park developments. It has been produced in consultation with Albertans, stakeholders and First Nations, and is intended to help achieve sustainable protection of the valuable natural and cultural resources, and to provide the foundation for long-term economic benefits to the people of Alberta.

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