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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : research report

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market. This report summarizes research on offset policy options carried out under the project.

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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : a summary of results and policy recommendations

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market.

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Criteria and indicators for monitoring biodiversity in Alberta's forests. Part 1 : review of legislation, policies, external agreements, and programs

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This report initiates the process of identifying indicators for biodiversity monitoring by reviewing the legislation, policies/guidelines, and external agreement/agencies that provide a basis for... More ≫

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This report initiates the process of identifying indicators for biodiversity monitoring by reviewing the legislation, policies/guidelines, and external agreement/agencies that provide a basis for management on Alberta’s forested landscape. These documents outlined a framework for monitoring at the regional and provincial scale within Alberta. Furthermore, the report reviews a large number of ongoing monitoring programs in Alberta. This produced a profile of mandates, monitoring frameworks, monitored taxa (indicators), geographical coverage, and identified organizations currently involved in monitoring. A following report will identify specific indicators for monitoring biodiversity in Alberta’s forested landscapes.

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Sustaining Alberta's biodiversity : an overview of government of Alberta initiatives supporting the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy

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The report, Sustaining Alberta's Biodiversity, highlights recent and ongoing Government of Alberta policies and programs conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable development within the... More ≫

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The report, Sustaining Alberta's Biodiversity, highlights recent and ongoing Government of Alberta policies and programs conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable development within the goals of the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy.

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