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Castle management plan : Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park [public consultations]

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Alberta Parks has developed a draft Management Plan for the newly created Castle Provincial Park and the Castle Wildland Provincial Park with advice and recommendations from First Nations and key... More ≫

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Alberta Parks has developed a draft Management Plan for the newly created Castle Provincial Park and the Castle Wildland Provincial Park with advice and recommendations from First Nations and key stakeholders. The draft plan sets out objectives and strategies for management of the parks over a 10-year period.

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Review panel report 2015 : Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

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The regional planning process set out in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act provides for directly-affected Albertans to request a review of a land-use plan. The Government of Alberta received six... More ≫

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The regional planning process set out in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act provides for directly-affected Albertans to request a review of a land-use plan. The Government of Alberta received six requests for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Review (LARP). A panel was appointed to consider these requests for review and provide recommendations to the Government of Alberta on whether each of the six applicants is directly and adversely affected by either a specific provision or provisions in the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. This report, released in June 2015, presents the findings and recommendations of the panel.

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Lower Athabasca regional plan 2012 - 2022

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP) sets the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region over the next 50 years. With that long-term horizon in... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP) sets the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region over the next 50 years. With that long-term horizon in mind, the LARP identifies strategic directions for the region over the next 10 years.

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Draft land-use framework : public survey and public submissions report

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This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework.... More ≫

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This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework. This was achieved by measuring the public’s agreement on a number of aspects of the Land Use Framework.

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Farm holdings consolidation program

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Provides an overview of the Farm Holdings Consolidation Program, which allows holders of long-term grazing leases and farm development leases in the White Area (settled area North of hwy 16) an... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the Farm Holdings Consolidation Program, which allows holders of long-term grazing leases and farm development leases in the White Area (settled area North of hwy 16) an opportunity to request the sale of up to one section of their leased land and then to match the highest bid in a public tender.

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Understanding land use in Alberta

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The... More ≫

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The first section provides a broad overview of Alberta's land, its uses, management and challenges. The second section provides more information about the many ways in which Alberta's lands are used and the contributions the land makes to our well-being. It includes information about agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and recreation, settlements, First Nations, Metis Settlements, climate change, watersheds, biological diversity, fish and wildlife, and parks and protected areas.

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Grazing dispositions and livestock ownership

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Public Lands is often asked questions about the livestock ownership requirements and grazing dispositions. The grazing regulations require that livestock on a lease, permit or licence must be... More ≫

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Public Lands is often asked questions about the livestock ownership requirements and grazing dispositions. The grazing regulations require that livestock on a lease, permit or licence must be owned by the disposition holder. Sometimes, when private agreements are made between the disposition holder and another party, ownership isn't clear.

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Aerial herbicide application for brush control information fact sheet

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An important economic consideration in the management of Alberta's tame pastures is controlling the amount of woody plants such as trees and shrubs (also called brush encroachment). In low cover... More ≫

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An important economic consideration in the management of Alberta's tame pastures is controlling the amount of woody plants such as trees and shrubs (also called brush encroachment). In low cover amounts, woody plants on tame pastures can provide complimentary livestock forage, provide shade, act as a snow trap, and provide benefits to wildlife. However, in higher amounts (increased density, diameter, height and cover), woody plants often become competitive and reduce the forage productivity of the tame pasture. In turn, this result can reduce grazing benefits and increase pasture management costs. In situations where woody regrowth is competitive with grazing interests, a number of management control options are available, such as biological (e.g., federally registered brush control herbicides).

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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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Water bodies and the management of beds and shores

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Topics covered in this two-page fact sheet include: extent of ownership of beds and shores, effect of flooding on ownership, affect of drought on ownership, accreted lands, access to bed and... More ≫

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Topics covered in this two-page fact sheet include: extent of ownership of beds and shores, effect of flooding on ownership, affect of drought on ownership, accreted lands, access to bed and shore, and management of bed and shores.

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