Publications

Fixed roof accommodation study : Canadian Badlands, Alberta

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This report was commissioned to analyze whether tourism visitation in the Canadian Badlands Region is being constrained by the fixed roof accommodation capacity in the region. The objective of the... More ≫

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This report was commissioned to analyze whether tourism visitation in the Canadian Badlands Region is being constrained by the fixed roof accommodation capacity in the region. The objective of the study was to identify the nature of the constraints (quantity, quality, economic viability, distribution) relative to the visitation patterns in the region, and provide recommendations to alleviate these constraints and enhance the economic viability of the tourism industry throughout the region.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for tourism economic impact assessments of gated events and festivals [2005]

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their... More ≫

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact. A new level of consistency and professionalism will be brought to this important measurement task as event organizers adopt the guidelines as minimum standards.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for tourism economic impact assessments of ungated or open access events and festivals [2005]

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their... More ≫

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These guidelines are designed to enable organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals and events across North America to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact. A new level of consistency and professionalism will be brought to this important measurement task as event organizers adopt the guidelines as minimum standards.

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Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area management plan

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The Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of this protected area. The plan outlines the type and extent of... More ≫

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The Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of this protected area. The plan outlines the type and extent of outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities, facilities and services including the delivery of heritage appreciation programs that assist Albertans and visitors to understand and appreciate our natural heritage while ensuring its ongoing preservation. The plan was prepared with extensive public input and will be reviewed and revised periodically. The Minister responsible for parks and protected areas has authorized the implementation of the management plan and retains the authority to amend or interpret its provisions.

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Willmore Wilderness Park Act

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The Act sets out the responsibilities for the administration of Willmore Wilderness Park. There are no regulations under the Willmore Wilderness Park Act; however, the Forest Land Use and... More ≫

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The Act sets out the responsibilities for the administration of Willmore Wilderness Park. There are no regulations under the Willmore Wilderness Park Act; however, the Forest Land Use and Management Regulations under the Public Lands Act do apply to the park.

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Natural history inventory 2000 Grizzly Ridge Wildland Park

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Cottonwood Consultants Ltd. of Calgary was contracted by Alberta Environment to undertake a natural history inventory at Grizzly Ridge Wildland Park in the Swan Hills area of north-central... More ≫

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Cottonwood Consultants Ltd. of Calgary was contracted by Alberta Environment to undertake a natural history inventory at Grizzly Ridge Wildland Park in the Swan Hills area of north-central Alberta. No previous comprehensive natural history studies have been carried out on fauna and flora in the area. The 2000-2001 study included a literature review, a multi-season field inventory, and aerial photograph/biophysical map interpretation (including GIS mapping). The objectives of the project were to: conduct an ecological land classification and define ecological units; produce a bird and mammal inventory of the park; identify and describe special features and sensitive and disturbed areas in the park; provide GIS files and hardcopy maps of the ecological land classification; and provide a report describing the ecological characteristics and special features of the area.

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Floristic, rare plant, and vegetation survey of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area uplands

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a floristic and plant community survey in order to document the occurrence and location of rare or otherwise significant plant species and communities of... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a floristic and plant community survey in order to document the occurrence and location of rare or otherwise significant plant species and communities of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area uplands. Site conditions are described for significant plant species and communities. The information presented in this report and the accompanying map are meant to assist managers to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the Blackfoot.

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Floristic and rare plants survey of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

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The purpose of this study was to conduct floristic surveys, identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants, and describe the site conditions where observed rare... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to conduct floristic surveys, identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants, and describe the site conditions where observed rare plants occur as information for the management of the natural resources of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area; and to produce a report and a floristic site survey and rare native plant location map for selected, naturally vegetated areas of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. The seven fenced pastures inside the Recreation Area were excluded from consideration.

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1995 Alberta state of the environment annual report : waste management

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The theme of the 1995 Alberta State of the Environment Report is waste management. In particular, this report focuses on wastes that are disposed of on land, as opposed to those that are treated... More ≫

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The theme of the 1995 Alberta State of the Environment Report is waste management. In particular, this report focuses on wastes that are disposed of on land, as opposed to those that are treated or discharged into water or air. State of the environment reporting provides timely, accurate and accessible information on ecosystem conditions and trends, their significance and societal responses to such trends.

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Biophysical survey of the Coyote Lake District, Leduc County, Alberta

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A biophysical inventory of several contiguous land parcels adjacent to or near Coyote Lake, Leduc County, Alberta, was completed in 1987. The total area involved was 647.5 ha. The inventory... More ≫

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A biophysical inventory of several contiguous land parcels adjacent to or near Coyote Lake, Leduc County, Alberta, was completed in 1987. The total area involved was 647.5 ha. The inventory included a description of the physical environment, which was based on a literature review; field identification analyses of vegetation types; an assessment of the mamma, bird, amphibian, reptile and fish fauna; vertebrate fauna; mapping of the vegetation types; photographs and documentation of rare species and new records of distribution; and recommendations for future studies.

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