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Economic impact of the Alberta forest industry

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This report provides a snapshot into the current financial state of the Alberta's forest products sector and outlines the key contributions of forestry within the regions where it operates.

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FireSmart guidebook for the oil and gas industry

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This FireSmart Guidebook provides a step-by-step process for assessing the threat of wildfire on individual or multiple dispositions and introduces mitigation options to minimize risk and... More ≫

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This FireSmart Guidebook provides a step-by-step process for assessing the threat of wildfire on individual or multiple dispositions and introduces mitigation options to minimize risk and liability to the oil and gas industry.

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Timber on government road allowances and rights-of-way

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The purpose of this directive is: to ensure timber removed from road allowances for construction is put to economic use and not wasted. To encourage the effective use of all harvested timber in Alberta. More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is: to ensure timber removed from road allowances for construction is put to economic use and not wasted. To encourage the effective use of all harvested timber in Alberta.

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Government of Alberta response to FISC recommendations on forest industry competitiveness

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The Forest Industry Sustainability Committee was formed by the Government of Alberta to investigate options for strengthening the global competitiveness of the province's forest sector. Comprised... More ≫

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The Forest Industry Sustainability Committee was formed by the Government of Alberta to investigate options for strengthening the global competitiveness of the province's forest sector. Comprised of three MLAs and three senior forest industry executives, the Forest Industry Sustainability Committee engaged in extensive stakeholder dialogue before presenting its final report to the Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development in August 2008.

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Alberta furbearer harvest data analysis

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A literature review was conducted to examine the potential uses and limitations of using trapper harvest data to monitor species distribution and population trend. Harvest, price, and distribution... More ≫

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A literature review was conducted to examine the potential uses and limitations of using trapper harvest data to monitor species distribution and population trend. Harvest, price, and distribution of harvest for most furbearers in Alberta is presented. In addition, an attempt is made to measure changes in abundance by mapping distribution across time and calculating an abundance index based on harvest and pelt price. To make better use of current and future Alberta furbearer harvest data, the following suggestions are offered: The Alberta trapper harvest data needs to be collected consistently for the entire province; harvest data collection should be based on pelt counts rather than unverified trapper affidavits; an index of abundance for each species based on a thorough analysis of correlations between harvest and various indices of effort, and the findings of others should be developed; data verification routines are required to enhance consistency; and each year all collected...

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Co-ordinating land use planning on public lands with municipalities

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and... More ≫

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and long-term use of public lands. It also helps achieve local economic development and land use objectives.

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Marginal timber for ‘sales’ based timber operators

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The purpose of this directive is to facilitate sustainable economic conditions for timber harvest in Alberta, to create a fair system of timber dues for all timber operators in Alberta, and to... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to facilitate sustainable economic conditions for timber harvest in Alberta, to create a fair system of timber dues for all timber operators in Alberta, and to maintain a timber dues rate system that accurately reflects the economic value of timber and the final selling price of the manufactured product.

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Chisholm Fire Review Committee final report

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The Chisholm fire of May 23 – June 4, 2001 and the surrounding events prompted the Minister of Sustainable Resource Development to establish a committee to review the fire incident. The Chisholm... More ≫

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The Chisholm fire of May 23 – June 4, 2001 and the surrounding events prompted the Minister of Sustainable Resource Development to establish a committee to review the fire incident. The Chisholm Fire Review Committee carried out this review in the summer of 2001 through a public outreach process, a review of department policies and procedures and discussions with department staff. Generally, Alberta’s fire suppression activities conducted by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) are very effective, however a small percentage of wildfires continue to escape initial suppression efforts to become large fires. This is of particular concern in wildland-urban areas, such as Chisholm. Broadly, the Committee concludes that it is necessary to address wildland-urban issues proactively in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner. The Chisholm Fire Review Committee believes that such actions will increase human safety, decrease property losses and allow wildland fire suppression...

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Industrial activity in foothills fescue grasslands - guidelines for minimizing surface disturbance

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Extensive tracts of foothills fescue grassland (the provincial grass of Alberta) within the landscape of southwestern Alberta have been lost due to agricultural crop production, industrial... More ≫

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Extensive tracts of foothills fescue grassland (the provincial grass of Alberta) within the landscape of southwestern Alberta have been lost due to agricultural crop production, industrial development, urban and rural infrastructure. As a result, a protective notation (PNT) has been placed on specified public lands known to include foothills fescue grassland. The purpose of the PNT is not to restrict development but to alert industry to the environmental and economic risk. This document serves as a supplement to the information letter designating the PNT.

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Alberta prairie conservation action plan

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in... More ≫

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The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on conserving the biological diversity of Alberta's native prairie ecosystems. PCAP recognizes the past and present role of ranching in preserving the prairie ecosystem. It also recognizes the heritage value of the prairie, along with its cultural and economic contributions. Through an approach of consensus and co-operation, the program encourages the incorporation of conservation ethics as part of all activities and management decisions on the prairies, particularly with community initiatives. PCAP is implemented through the Prairie Conservation Forum (PCF), which is a multi-stakeholder group that meets periodically to discuss and monitor initiatives for prairie conservation.

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