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Reforestation standard of Alberta directive

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest... More ≫

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest management plan.

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Alberta timber quota policy 2013

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This policy document details Alberta's quota system, one of the forms of tenure that provides a long term and sustainable timber supply to Alberta's forest industry. The policy describes the... More ≫

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This policy document details Alberta's quota system, one of the forms of tenure that provides a long term and sustainable timber supply to Alberta's forest industry. The policy describes the system's legislative framework, plus additional interpretation and detail required to ensure the system is open and transparent to all interested stakeholders.

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Castle special management area : fact sheet : Castle area timber harvesting

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Summarizes information about forest management in the Castle Special Management Area.

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Grazing and timber integration manual

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on... More ≫

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on overlapping grazing and timber dispositions. The manual is in accordance with the Lands Division and Forestry Division Policy Directive on Integration of Grazing & Timber Activities. It discusses the objectives related to integration of grazing and timber operations, the role of Regional Grazing-Timber Integration Advisory Committees, regional grazing plans, the grazing disposition application process, standards for integration of grazing and timber operations, and the dispute resolution process.

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Mountain pine beetle log management

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The purpose is to protect Alberta's forest resource by reducing the risk of the spread of mountain pine beetles (MPB). This directive applies to MPB-infested pine with bark attached, resulting... More ≫

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The purpose is to protect Alberta's forest resource by reducing the risk of the spread of mountain pine beetles (MPB). This directive applies to MPB-infested pine with bark attached, resulting from level II control treatments, industrial salvage or other harvest operations. It applies to MPB-infested pine transported on public highways/roadways (including any public roadway governed by the Public Lands Act), whether originating from Crown, private or federal lands.

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Debris management standards for timber harvest operations [2010]

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The purpose of this directive is to provide standards for debris management in timber harvesting operations in compliance with the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and the Forests Act. Compliance... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide standards for debris management in timber harvesting operations in compliance with the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and the Forests Act. Compliance will reduce the threat of wildfire to communities and other values within the Forest Protection Area.

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Geophysical timber damage assessment calculation form revision

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This information letter describes changes to the Geophysical Timber Damage Assessment Calculation Form for low impact seismic geophysical exploration programs.

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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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Timber and reforestation operations monitoring

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The purpose of this directive is to clearly outline the requirements for reporting of forest operations by the forest industry to the Department. The intent is to make reporting expectations clear... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to clearly outline the requirements for reporting of forest operations by the forest industry to the Department. The intent is to make reporting expectations clear and provide certainty to both the forest industry and the Department. The directive also establishes a common understanding between the Public Lands and Forests Division (PLFD) and industry field staff that monitor forest operations to ensure expectations are clear regarding interpretation of field standards outlined in timber harvest planning and operating ground rules.

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Application of schedule 3 timber dues rates - Part A and Part B

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The purpose of this directive is to ensure the appropriate and consistent application of Schedule 3 timber dues, and to maintain a timber dues rate system that accurately reflects the costs... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to ensure the appropriate and consistent application of Schedule 3 timber dues, and to maintain a timber dues rate system that accurately reflects the costs manufacturing sawn timber products.

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