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Directive – Utilization in forest management planning and timber operations

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The purpose of Directive 2024-01 is to identify options for timber disposition holders that would provide for operational efficiencies and enable secondary use of residual timber while maintaining... More ≫

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The purpose of Directive 2024-01 is to identify options for timber disposition holders that would provide for operational efficiencies and enable secondary use of residual timber while maintaining the sustainability of the resource.

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Importation of logs and forest products with bark attached

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs and forest products with bark attached.

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Endangered pine directive : mountain pine beetle infested stands

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within the Inactive Holding Zone.

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Forest pest management product development guidelines

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The purpose of this directive is to provide information about the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals with new products, mechanisms, and processes for the... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide information about the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals with new products, mechanisms, and processes for the purposes of forest pest management on public land that is managed by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

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Pesticide, bark beetle pheromone and biological control use guidelines for forest pest management

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The purpose of this directive is to guide the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals proposing the use of pesticides, bark beetle pheromones or biological control... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to guide the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals proposing the use of pesticides, bark beetle pheromones or biological control agents for the purpose of forest pest management on public land managed by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD).

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Mountain pine beetle level 2 harvest priorities and approval process

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This directive defines high beetle risk areas, provides direction regarding the priorities for level 2 harvest, and also clarifies the approval process and conditions for harvest approval.

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Mountain pine beetle log management

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The purpose is to protect Alberta's forest resource by reducing the risk of the spread of mountain pine beetles (MPB). This directive applies to MPB-infested pine with bark attached, resulting... More ≫

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The purpose is to protect Alberta's forest resource by reducing the risk of the spread of mountain pine beetles (MPB). This directive applies to MPB-infested pine with bark attached, resulting from level II control treatments, industrial salvage or other harvest operations. It applies to MPB-infested pine transported on public highways/roadways (including any public roadway governed by the Public Lands Act), whether originating from Crown, private or federal lands.

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Weed management in forestry operations

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The purpose of this directive is to implement effective weed management programs administered by holders of Forests Act dispositions engaged in forestry operations. This policy applies only to... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to implement effective weed management programs administered by holders of Forests Act dispositions engaged in forestry operations. This policy applies only to Forests Act dispositions.

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