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Alberta’s forest economy : a handbook of public economic and socioeconomic accounts

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This annual publication offers a broad compilation of publicly-available economic and socioeconomic statistics that explore the well-being of Alberta's forests and the economic contribution of the... More ≫

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This annual publication offers a broad compilation of publicly-available economic and socioeconomic statistics that explore the well-being of Alberta's forests and the economic contribution of the forest industry.

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Wildfire predictive services seasonal outlook

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The Wildfire Predictive Services Seasonal Outlook is a general discussion of conditions that will affect wildfire occurrence.

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Mountain pine beetle heli-GPS survey [map]

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Heli-GPS surveys use rotary-wing aircraft to pinpoint the locations of mountain pine beetle -killed pine trees. Surveys are conducted from early-August to mid-September when the colour of pine... More ≫

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Heli-GPS surveys use rotary-wing aircraft to pinpoint the locations of mountain pine beetle -killed pine trees. Surveys are conducted from early-August to mid-September when the colour of pine trees killed by mountain pine beetles during the previous year makes them distinguishable from older mountain pine beetle-killed pine trees. The aerial survey area typically covers areas where mountain pine beetle populations are actively killing trees in susceptible pine forests.

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Forestry and archaeology in Alberta : a history and synthesis

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This paper presents the origins of cultural resource management in Alberta’s forestry sector and synthesizes key statistics since implementation in 2003. Over 4,600 archaeological sites have been... More ≫

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This paper presents the origins of cultural resource management in Alberta’s forestry sector and synthesizes key statistics since implementation in 2003. Over 4,600 archaeological sites have been recorded in the province during historic resources impact assessments of harvest blocks and forestry roads with an average of 246 new sites per year. The paper summarizes annual records of sites detected, the number and percentage of forestry developments subjected to fieldwork, site size, and shovel test intensity. The goals are to document trends and explain the value of forestry compliance for heritage protection in Alberta.

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Reforestation standard of Alberta

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The RSA is designed to determine the forest regeneration status of young managed stands relative to an assumed future condition. The standard provides detailed descriptions of the office and field... More ≫

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The RSA is designed to determine the forest regeneration status of young managed stands relative to an assumed future condition. The standard provides detailed descriptions of the office and field procedures and imparts practical aids and tools to assist timber disposition holders in conducting forest regeneration assessments. The information obtained by using the RSA is intended to support a wide variety of activities including regulatory requirements, planning applications, forest regeneration monitoring and decision making.

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Energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.2

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The document lays out the methodology for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions and emissions offsets from the use of biomass waste to generate energy.

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Foresters : registration process

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Forester is a regulated occupation in Alberta. Practitioners in regulated occupations must register with a professional regulatory organization to practice in the province. This resource outlines... More ≫

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Forester is a regulated occupation in Alberta. Practitioners in regulated occupations must register with a professional regulatory organization to practice in the province. This resource outlines the process to become a registered forester. It also includes a description of the occupation, employment options, and information on how to contact the registering body.

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Woodlot management guide for Alberta : beneficial management practices (BMP)

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This guide provides an introduction to basic woodlot management activities for landowners who are looking to increase their knowledge or experience with forestland management. It is intended to... More ≫

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This guide provides an introduction to basic woodlot management activities for landowners who are looking to increase their knowledge or experience with forestland management. It is intended to provide basic knowledge of woodlot beneficial best management practices so landowners can understand the resources on their woodlots, develop goals and objectives and create a management plan for their land. This guide is not intended to be a one-stop information source. Landowners may want additional assistance or advice from forestry practitioners including woodlot extension specialists, forestry consultants or local forest industry firms interested in working with private landowners.

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Occupational injuries and diseases in Alberta : lost-time claims, disabling injury claims and claim rates. Forestry and related industries

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This report provides summary analysis of the occupational injuries in forestry workers in Alberta during the last ten years.

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Quantification protocol for direct reductions in greenhouse gas emissions arising from changes in forest harvesting practices. Version 1.0

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying annual greenhouse gas emission reductions/removals arising from a change in forest harvesting practice from full tree harvesting... More ≫

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying annual greenhouse gas emission reductions/removals arising from a change in forest harvesting practice from full tree harvesting with tree length hauling and chipping in a wood room at the mill to chipping using portable chippers.

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