Publications

Endangered pine directive : mountain pine beetle infested stands

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within the Inactive Holding Zone.

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Agriculture and Forestry annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Agriculture and Forestry contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Agriculture and Forestry contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Low-pressure natural gas distribution pipelines : roles and responsibilities

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The... More ≫

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The document recognizes the AUC's jurisdiction under the Gas Utilities Act, specifically in areas where there is a potential for overlapping or conflicting direction provided by the legislation and/or Chief Officer under the Gas Distribution Act and Alberta Utilities Commission under the Gas Utilities Act.

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Directive – timber forms

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The Timber Forms Directive outlines the minimum reporting requirements and respective forms or records to be used for forest business, timber operations and the transportation or movement of... More ≫

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The Timber Forms Directive outlines the minimum reporting requirements and respective forms or records to be used for forest business, timber operations and the transportation or movement of timber volume as outlined in the Forests Act and the regulations under the Act.

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Opportunity analysis Alberta co-packing sector : external report

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for... More ≫

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for successful co-packing businesses and recommendations on effective business models to foster growth in the food, natural health and personal care sectors in Alberta. This analysis includes a literature review of the impact co-packing services have on small to medium-sized businesses and fourteen interviews with co-packers and stakeholders conducted from January to March 2020. The opportunity analysis has been sorted into three sections: an overview of the North American and Alberta co-packing industry, the considerations for viable business models and best practices, and resources and supports.

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Edson Forest Products (West Fraser) timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2021]

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 9700032. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting... More ≫

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 9700032. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Scaling standards of Alberta [2021]

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information... More ≫

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information about compiling and reporting harvest data and describes non-standard scale methods used to estimate volumes of decked and stacked timber. These standards are authorized and posted under sections 2(1) and 2(2) of the Forests (Ministerial) Regulation, pursuant to Section 5(e) of the Forests Act.

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Directive - personal use forest products permit

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Albertans may harvest trees on Crown land for personal use, and must obtain a Personal Use Forest Products Permit to do so. The Personal Use Forest Products Directive outlines the primary timber... More ≫

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Albertans may harvest trees on Crown land for personal use, and must obtain a Personal Use Forest Products Permit to do so. The Personal Use Forest Products Directive outlines the primary timber products and the associated quantities available for cutting and removal under the authorization of a Personal Use Forest Products Permit, along with additional permit issuance details. This Directive is authorized under section 67 of the Timber Management Regulation.

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Ecological sites and plant communities for the Alpine subregion. First approximation

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The Alpine Natural Subregion is a land of mountains, glaciers and snowfields extending north to south along the Continental Divide. Steeply inclined to vertical bedrock exposures, short, cold... More ≫

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The Alpine Natural Subregion is a land of mountains, glaciers and snowfields extending north to south along the Continental Divide. Steeply inclined to vertical bedrock exposures, short, cold summers, strong winds and high snowfalls limit extensive tree growth in favour of low growing shrubs and herbs in sheltered areas. The alpine is a complex of plant associations dominated by dwarf shrub and herbaceous vegetation and/or lichen tundra occurring at elevations above 1900 m at the northern extent of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta in Jasper National Park and 2150m at the south in Waterton Lakes National Park. This guide represents the analysis of over 970 plots described in the Alpine Natural Subregion that were subsequently split into 8 ecological sites and 52 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soils and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System...

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Agricultural real estate transfers : 2001-2020

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Lists the average value, acreage and number of lands transfers by municipality and by agricultural capability of land as determined using the Canada Land Inventory (C.L.I.) rating system. Use of... More ≫

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Lists the average value, acreage and number of lands transfers by municipality and by agricultural capability of land as determined using the Canada Land Inventory (C.L.I.) rating system. Use of the C.L.I. rating system allows for comparison of the real estate value of land of similar productive capability.

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