Publications

Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park management plan

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi in the Blackfoot language) is globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Indigenous rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs),... More ≫

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi in the Blackfoot language) is globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Indigenous rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs), significant landforms and archeological sites. This management plan guides sustainable use of the park, supporting outdoor recreation opportunities, Indigenous land uses and cultural experiences.

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Ministerial Order 18/2020 [Environment and Parks] : Provincial park and recreation area access restriction order

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Ministerial Order from the Minister of Environment and Parks establishing the Provincial Park and Recreation Area Access Restriction Order, due to circumstances arising as a result of the COVID-19... More ≫

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Ministerial Order from the Minister of Environment and Parks establishing the Provincial Park and Recreation Area Access Restriction Order, due to circumstances arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Castle region tourism : strategy for Government of Alberta support of tourism development

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Tourism strategy that identifies Government of Alberta actions to help support the development of the Castle region as a successful sustainable tourism destination, becoming a more significant... More ≫

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Tourism strategy that identifies Government of Alberta actions to help support the development of the Castle region as a successful sustainable tourism destination, becoming a more significant contributor to a diversified economy.

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Castle management plan : Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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This document outlines the unique considerations relevant to managing Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park within the context of the system of Alberta's provincial parks. In... More ≫

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This document outlines the unique considerations relevant to managing Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park within the context of the system of Alberta's provincial parks. In the plan, each issue is given context, management objectives are identified and corresponding strategies are provided. The management plan is designed to provide a long term and comprehensive framework to guide both park operations and park developments. It has been produced in consultation with Albertans, stakeholders and First Nations, and is intended to help achieve sustainable protection of the valuable natural and cultural resources, and to provide the foundation for long-term economic benefits to the people of Alberta.

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Draft concept plan for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that... More ≫

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that recreational trail use, both motorized and non-motorized, be offered, and that the current hunting regime continue with the addition of hunters requiring a firearms discharge permit. Proposed facility development includes designated OHV trails, non-motorized multi-use trails for activities such as hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, a campground and an upgraded day-use area. The plan also recognizes the conservation values of the site and proposes to protect the areas of highest conservation value.

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park management plan

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This document provides a framework for the management of Cypress Hills Provincial Park for a ten-year time period commencing on the approval date of this plan. It forms the foundation from which... More ≫

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This document provides a framework for the management of Cypress Hills Provincial Park for a ten-year time period commencing on the approval date of this plan. It forms the foundation from which specific management and operational initiatives will be developed for the park. This plan will be used by park staff and will also be available for use by other public agencies and individuals such as volunteers, leaseholders, members of special interest groups, and members of the public who have an interest in the management of Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It will also provide information that will assist in preparing annual operating plans and budgets.

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Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park System management plan

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the... More ≫

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the ethic in which the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park System was created: innovative ideas, environmental stewardship, recreation management and community collaboration. The Management Plan will be used primarily by: the Government of Alberta; the Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council; various stakeholders such as volunteers, leaseholders, and special interest groups; and the general public.

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Summer use trail master plan : Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

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The purpose of this summer use trail master plan is to provide the Canmore Nordic Centre with a strategy for making improvements in the park to ensure environmental protection and visitor enjoyment.

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Forest and fire management strategy : Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Alberta

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park contains many natural and cultural values that contribute to a unique ecology in the province and a diversity of attractions for park visitors. However, The current... More ≫

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park contains many natural and cultural values that contribute to a unique ecology in the province and a diversity of attractions for park visitors. However, The current age and composition of the vegetation combined with frequent fire weather conditions create the potential for a catastrophic wildfire in the park that would put significant values at risk. This report addresses the evolution of wildfire as a historic and fundamental agent of forest and grassland renewal and evaluates the current wildfire threat to both human and ecological values. It finds that aggressive fire and forest management commitments are required to protect both human and ecological values in both the short term and long term in Cypress Hill Provincial Park, and a summary of fire and forest management strategies is presented in the conclusion of the report.

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Push to open : the 2008 Alberta parks access challenge

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People with disabilities who want to visit parks crave the same things as everyone else: to experience and be challenged by pristine and rugged nature. In order to ensure access without impacting... More ≫

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People with disabilities who want to visit parks crave the same things as everyone else: to experience and be challenged by pristine and rugged nature. In order to ensure access without impacting the wilderness—and to foster inclusion at the same time—the Alberta Parks Division is developing and supporting programs that modify the user, not the environment. Programs such as the Alberta Access Challenge.

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