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Rabies prevention and control manual : guidance for public health and veterinary professionals

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This manual has been developed through a partnership between Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Alberta Region, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry,... More ≫

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This manual has been developed through a partnership between Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Alberta Region, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and Alberta Environment and Parks to provide guidance to public health and veterinary professionals in Alberta about rabies prevention and control.

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Manuscript preparation guidelines for contributions to Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for... More ≫

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for inclusion in the series.

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Alberta risk management plan guide

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Presents Alberta Environment and Parks policy for risk management plans for contaminated sites in Alberta. This policy applies when assessing exposure control as an option for managing... More ≫

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Presents Alberta Environment and Parks policy for risk management plans for contaminated sites in Alberta. This policy applies when assessing exposure control as an option for managing contaminated land in Alberta. It provides guidance on the Department's and the Alberta Energy Regulator's requirements for risk management plans. This document is intended to be used for the preparation of risk management plans submitted to the Department or Regulator for any type of contaminated site. It outlines the information that must be contained in a complete risk management plan submitted to the Department or Regulator. It is expected to be used by site managers, environmental professionals and project managers who develop, implement and maintain risk management plans for contaminated sites.

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Ecological sites for the Athabasca Plain subregion. First approximation

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of... More ≫

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta 2006). Each of the regions consists of groups of plant communities which are influenced by environmental conditions and human impacts. This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 129 plots described in the Athabasca Plain subregion. The 129 plots represent 36 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type.

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Ecological sites for the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. First approximation

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This guide represents the current analysis of 482 plots described in the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. The boreal ecosection includes 227 plots that represent 37 plant community types and the... More ≫

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This guide represents the current analysis of 482 plots described in the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. The boreal ecosection includes 227 plots that represent 37 plant community types and the foothills ecosection includes 255 plots that represent 47 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type, ecological site and ecological site phase.

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Industrial activity in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Native Grasslands : strategies for minimizing surface disturbance

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices... More ≫

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices for conservation and reclamation. The intent is to also to educate and alert all industries to the environmental and economic risks of disturbing the remaining grasslands in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue subregions.

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Wolf response guide

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding wolf management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding wolf management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists.

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Principles for minimizing surface disturbances in native grassland : principles, guidelines, and tools for all industrial activity in Native Grassland in the Prairie and Parkland landscapes of Alberta

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and... More ≫

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and guidelines for all industrial activity in native grassland landscapes. Many of the principles are requirements for development on public lands, as stated in the standards and conditions of public lands formal dispositions, authorizations and approvals. These principles and guidelines are also appropriate and applicable to other land holders for the promotion and advancement of avoidance and minimal disturbance practices.

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A guide to understanding and using the project selection and priority ranking tool

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the... More ≫

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the aim of mitigating the flood-related effects on fish and fish habitat in the short term and to re-establish a healthy aquatic environment over the longer term. In the absence of an existing process, a number of new tools were developed by the FISHES Program to support effective decision making and the allocation of program funds. The Project Selection and Priority Ranking Tool was developed to help evaluate potential projects based on thirteen biological, social and economic criteria which are weighted to reflect both provincial fisheries management priorities and local fisheries issues and concerns.

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Ungulate response guide

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding ungulate management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding ungulate management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists.

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