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Draft land use framework

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The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the... More ≫

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The purpose of the Land-use Framework is to manage growth, not stop it and to sustain our growing economy, but balance this with Albertans’ social and environmental goals. This is what the Land-use Framework is about— smart growth—ensuring a future with plentiful opportunities and a healthy environment.

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Land-use framework multi-stakeholder working groups roll-up report

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The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta initiated this phase of the Land-Use Framework consultation process to assist it in further developing a comprehensive framework. The working groups were tasked with exploring a number of land-use issues pertaining to both private and public lands, and developing a set of goals, strategies, and actions for each of the issues under investigation.

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Understanding land use in Alberta

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The... More ≫

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The first section provides a broad overview of Alberta's land, its uses, management and challenges. The second section provides more information about the many ways in which Alberta's lands are used and the contributions the land makes to our well-being. It includes information about agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and recreation, settlements, First Nations, Metis Settlements, climate change, watersheds, biological diversity, fish and wildlife, and parks and protected areas.

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