All Resources

Bistcho Lake sub-regional plan

Description

Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

Description

Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Bistcho Lake Sub-region.

Tags

Cold Lake sub-regional plan

Description

Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

Description

Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Cold Lake Sub-region.

Tags

Agreement for the conservation and recovery of the woodland caribou in Alberta

Description

Conservation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta for woodland caribou, under Section 11 of the federal Species at Risk Act. The agreement sets out clear... More ≫

Description

Conservation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta for woodland caribou, under Section 11 of the federal Species at Risk Act. The agreement sets out clear caribou conservation, management and recovery actions with timelines for achieving naturally self-sustaining woodland caribou populations and critical habitat outcomes.

Tags

Recommendations for the Bistcho Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

Description

The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

Description

The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Bistcho Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Bistcho woodland caribou range.

Tags

Recommendations for the Cold Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

Description

The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

Description

The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Cold Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Cold Lake caribou range.

Tags

Draft conservation agreement for woodland caribou (Canada-Alberta)

Description

This draft conservation agreement between Alberta and the Government of Canada outlines actions that support conservation and recovery of woodland caribou populations and their critical habitat in... More ≫

Description

This draft conservation agreement between Alberta and the Government of Canada outlines actions that support conservation and recovery of woodland caribou populations and their critical habitat in Alberta, and was released for public review and feedback before finalization. French and English versions of the draft agreement are included, along with a two-page summary overview of the agreement.

Tags

Woodland caribou range planning engagement

Description

In February and March 2018, the Government of Alberta hosted public information sessions on the Draft Provincial Woodland Caribou Range Plan, which had been released for review in December 2017.... More ≫

Description

In February and March 2018, the Government of Alberta hosted public information sessions on the Draft Provincial Woodland Caribou Range Plan, which had been released for review in December 2017. The intent and focus of these sessions was to provide an understanding on approaches being considered to support caribou conservation and recovery, and to listen to citizens living in communities that have a direct interest in caribou range planning.

Tags

Aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques : protocol manual

Description

This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods... More ≫

Description

This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods and the success of earlier studies, Alberta is moving towards implementing distance sampling methods for estimating ungulate population density and abundance.

Tags

Status of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Alberta : update 2010

Description

This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and... More ≫

Description

This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and west-central Alberta. The woodland caribou is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. This report summarizes past and ongoing research on woodland caribou ecology in Alberta as a step in updating its status designation. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

Tags

Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area : direction for access development

Description

This information letter addresses permissions and specific direction for arterial all-weather access applications within the Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area. It also addresses other road... More ≫

Description

This information letter addresses permissions and specific direction for arterial all-weather access applications within the Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area. It also addresses other road classes that could be built in the planning area.

Tags