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Farm and acreage : a guide to reducing the risk from wildfire [2024]

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass,... More ≫

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass, stubble, piles and windrows, building a FireSmart home, preventing wildfires caused by off-highway vehicles, fall and winter wildfire prevention, farm, ranch, and woodlot practices for wildfire prevention, evacuation planning, and wildfire insurance.

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Farm and acreage : a guide to reducing the risk from wildfire [2020]

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass,... More ≫

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass, stubble, piles and windrows, building a FireSmart home, preventing wildfires caused by off-highway vehicles, fall and winter wildfire prevention, farm, ranch, and woodlot practices for wildfire prevention, evacuation planning, and wildfire insurance.

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COVID-19 response : Alberta Wildfire

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff... More ≫

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff shortages due to illness.

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Specified penalties under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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Provides a listing of ticketable offences and fine amounts levied for violations of wildfire prevention requirements as specified under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and regulations.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Off-highway vehicles : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about off-highway vehicles and wildfires. Includes information about checking hot spots on OHVs to help prevent potential wildfires.

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Safe campfires : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about campfires. Includes information about site selection, campfire preparation and how to properly extinguish a campfire.

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Fire permits : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials. More ≫

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Forest and Prairie Protection Act and Regulations Part I and Part II amendments : "what we heard" : report from online engagement

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In March and April 2016, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry sought public and stakeholder input on proposed amendments to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and associated regulations. The... More ≫

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In March and April 2016, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry sought public and stakeholder input on proposed amendments to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and associated regulations. The amendments would update the fine levels and structure to align with other similar provincial legislation, and clarify wording to better reflect and support current operational practices in the field. A survey was distributed to key stakeholders, while the general public was notified of the survey through public consultation websites. This report summarizes the input received through completed survey submissions.

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[Fire lookouts]

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Map showing the locations of Alberta's 127 wildfire lookout sites, which are situated throughout the province's boreal forest and along the Rocky Mountains. Fire lookouts are an integral component... More ≫

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Map showing the locations of Alberta's 127 wildfire lookout sites, which are situated throughout the province's boreal forest and along the Rocky Mountains. Fire lookouts are an integral component of wildfire detection in Alberta and are located where visibility is favourable to detect and report wildfires.

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