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Terms of reference for developing the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

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This document sets out the process by which the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that must... More ≫

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This document sets out the process by which the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that must be considered.

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Land Use Framework

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The Land Use Framework sets out an approach to manage public and private lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a... More ≫

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The Land Use Framework sets out an approach to manage public and private lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a blueprint for land-use management and decision-making that addresses Alberta's growth pressures. It complements the province's water and air policies and Alberta's 2008 Climate Change Strategy.

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Draft land-use framework : public survey and public submissions report

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This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework.... More ≫

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This report outlines the results for the 2008 Land Use Framework Public Survey. The intent of the public survey was to gather and analyze Albertans’ perceptions regarding the Land Use Framework. This was achieved by measuring the public’s agreement on a number of aspects of the Land Use Framework.

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Draft land use framework

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The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the... More ≫

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The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the Land-use Framework is about— smart growth—ensuring a future with plentiful opportunities and a healthy environment.

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Land-use framework multi-stakeholder working groups roll-up report

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The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with exploring a number of land-use issues pertaining to both private and public lands, and developing a set of goals, strategies, and actions for each of the issues under investigation.

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Land-use framework workbook survey results

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This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their... More ≫

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This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta, and to assist the GoA in drafting the Land Use Framework.

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Land-Use Framework Workbook summary report

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The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving... More ≫

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The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving Alberta's long-term social, economic and environmental goals. To aid in the development of the framework, a workbook instrument was distributed to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta. This summary report encapsulates the findings derived from the Workbook submissions.

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Understanding land use in Alberta

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The... More ≫

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The first section provides a broad overview of Alberta's land, its uses, management and challenges. The second section provides more information about the many ways in which Alberta's lands are used and the contributions the land makes to our well-being. It includes information about agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and recreation, settlements, First Nations, Metis Settlements, climate change, watersheds, biological diversity, fish and wildlife, and parks and protected areas.

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