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Pesticide poisoning calls logged by the Poison Information Line : April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1996

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This fact sheet documents pesticide poisoning reports through the Poisoning Information Line from April 1995 to March 1996.

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The science of special places

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions. This fact sheet takes a quick look at the classification system used to compare candidate areas with existing protected areas to achieve the right balance in protecting the province's natural diversity.

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Freezing date probabilities

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This fact sheet provides information for estimating probable freezing dates for 114 locations in Alberta. Average dates of frost occurrence have often been used for this purpose. However, averages... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information for estimating probable freezing dates for 114 locations in Alberta. Average dates of frost occurrence have often been used for this purpose. However, averages have limited value because they denote the 50 per cent risk level or the probable occurrence of untimely frost in, for example, five out of ten years. This may well be too much risk for economic viability in the long run. On the other hand, trying to avoid all frost damage by sticking to a limited number of hardy, short-season crops may not be profitable either. The indirect costs of lost opportunities could be very high. For planning purposes, it may be better to use an intermediate risk level, such as 25 per cent, where the advantages of growing a particular crop outweigh the risks of occasional frost damage.

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Planning a small-scale recycling program

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A fact sheet outlining the key points to be considered when establishing small-scale recycling programs for community groups, schools, multi-family housing complexes, or small businesses and institutions. More ≫

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A fact sheet outlining the key points to be considered when establishing small-scale recycling programs for community groups, schools, multi-family housing complexes, or small businesses and institutions.

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Golf course pesticide use and monitoring

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This fact sheet summarizes survey results of pesticide use at Alberta golf courses and data gathered from monitoring its impacts on local surface and groundwater. The survey and monitoring program... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes survey results of pesticide use at Alberta golf courses and data gathered from monitoring its impacts on local surface and groundwater. The survey and monitoring program was initiated in response to several major golf course development proposals in Alberta during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The survey was conducted during 1990/91 and monitoring took place from 1991 to 1993.

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Duck populations : an ecosystem indicator

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This fact sheet provides information about Alberta’s duck populations, and looks at how the health of these populations affect the status of the larger North American duck populations.

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Special places : new candidate sites in the Grassland Natural Region

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions, including new candidate sites in the Grassland Natural Region.

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Special places : new candidate sites in the Foothills Natural Region

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and... More ≫

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Special Places is a made-in-Alberta strategy to complete a network of landscapes representing the province's six natural regions by the end of 1998. Special Places provides the policy, science and process to fill under-represented areas or gaps in Alberta's natural regions, including new candidate sites in the Foothills Natural Region.

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Alberta recycling market profile : waste glass

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, supply and collection of waste glass in the Alberta recycling market.

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Co-ordinating land use planning on public lands with municipalities

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and... More ≫

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Land use planning is a responsibility shared by the provincial government and local municipalities. The co-ordination of planning activities is a key factor in sustainable development and long-term use of public lands. It also helps achieve local economic development and land use objectives.

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