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Unused volume criteria and evaluation directive

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This directive provides clarity regarding the process to carry forward unused volume from a timber disposition after a cut control period ends and provides clear definitions related to the... More ≫

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This directive provides clarity regarding the process to carry forward unused volume from a timber disposition after a cut control period ends and provides clear definitions related to the management of unused volumes.

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Spatial data directive : guidelines for data formats for GDP/AOP/RFR/ATR submissions

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs in Alberta. The specification provides the details on... More ≫

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs in Alberta. The specification provides the details on the datasets required and the format of these data.

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Directive : application of 10-year quadrants for timber quotas

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This directive outlines the process by which timber quota holders’ requests for 10-year quadrants are reviewed and, when approved, implemented.

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Directive : impacts of wildfire burned areas on annual allowable cuts

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during... More ≫

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during AAC impact assessments required following wildfire events. This Directive replaces those portions of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard, Annex 1, Appendix B not already superseded by Directives 2007-01 (Fire Salvage Planning and Operations) and 2014-01 (Assessing Damage from Disturbance to Regenerating Forest Stands in Cutblock Openings and Recovering Productivity).

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Spatial data directives : data formats, business rules and topology rules for CCP/SAP submissions

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs. The specification provides the details on the datasets... More ≫

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs. The specification provides the details on the datasets required and the format of these data. This guide outlines the spatial data submission requirements for final harvest areas and silvicultural activity polygons.

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Forest Management Unit P14 2009 forest management plan

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the... More ≫

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is Crown Forest Management Unit (FMU) P14. The FMP covers FMU P14, a Crown managed unit located north of Peace River within the Central Mixedwood, Dry Mixedwood and Lower Boreal Highlands natural subregions.

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Coniferous Community Timber Permit Program and Commercial Timber Program Management directive

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for issuing timber permits and the administration of the Coniferous Community Timber Program and Commercial Timber Permit... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for issuing timber permits and the administration of the Coniferous Community Timber Program and Commercial Timber Permit Program in Alberta.

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Forest Management Planning Standard interpretive bulletin : stewardship reporting requirements

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This interpretive bulletin provides standardized stewardship report content and expectations for all Alberta timber disposition holders. A stewardship report is one of the key documents measuring... More ≫

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This interpretive bulletin provides standardized stewardship report content and expectations for all Alberta timber disposition holders. A stewardship report is one of the key documents measuring and assessing forest management plan performance. To clarify and simplify preparation of information in stewardship reports, standardized templates are included throughout this interpretive bulletin.

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Interpretive bulletin : in-block roads and processing area requirements for timber supply analysis

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This interpretive bulletin is meant to support requirements for forest companies to address productivity losses from road, decking and processing areas on reforested areas, as described in Section... More ≫

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This interpretive bulletin is meant to support requirements for forest companies to address productivity losses from road, decking and processing areas on reforested areas, as described in Section 5.9.9 of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard.

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Fire salvage planning and operations

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The purpose of this directive is to present timely and effective fire salvage planning and operations. The objective is to utilize as much of the fire-killed timber as possible within two years of... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to present timely and effective fire salvage planning and operations. The objective is to utilize as much of the fire-killed timber as possible within two years of the fire event, while maintaining environmental values.

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