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Alberta-Pacific FMA area 2015 forest management plan

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with... More ≫

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with input from the public and other stakeholders. Forest management plans prepared by industry are a requirement of Forest Management Agreements (FMA) negotiated between the Government of Alberta and forest companies. Forest management plans provide direction for sustainable management of forest resources. FMA 9100029 is allocated to Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. and consists of 11 forest management units (FMU) A16, L1, L2, L3, L8, L11, S11, S14, S18, S22, and S23. The FMA area is located in northeastern Alberta and falls predominantly within the Central Mixedwood, Upper and Lower Boreal Highlands, and Athabasca Plain natural sub-regions.

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Alberta-Pacific Forest Products Inc. forest stewardship report 2015-2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) in the 2015 Forest Management Plan (FMP), which was approved by the Alberta government on May 17, 2018. The stewardship report explains each of the 36 targets that Al-Pac has committed to in the FMP. It summarizes Al-Pac’s success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and provides rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. 2021 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0100038. The FMP includes the Forest Management Agreement and non-FMA portion of FMU B12, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located in southern Alberta primarily within the South Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region. There are approximately two and a half townships of the northern tip of FMU B12 within the North Saskatchewan Land-Use Framework planning region and approximately five sections scattered along the east side of FMU B12 that fall within the Red Deer Land-Use Framework planning region. The DFA falls within the Alpine, Subalpine, Montane, Upper Foothills and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.

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Canfor Grande Prairie stewardship report, May 1st, 2014 - April 30th, 2020

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) in the 2015 forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on April... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) in the 2015 forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on April 18, 2016. This report provides details of Canfor’s progress in implementing the FMP Preferred Forest Management Scenario as well as the status of the Values, Objectives, Indicators and Targets.

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Manning Diversified Forest Products Ltd. 2012 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0200041 allocated to Manning Forest Products Ltd. (formerly known as Manning Diversified Forest Products Ltd.). The FMP Forest Management Unit P20 located in northwestern Alberta within the Upper and Lower Peace Land-Use Framework planning regions; it fall within the Upper Boreal Highlands, Lower Boreal Highlands, Dry Mixedwood and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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FMU F26 Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. 2016 forest management plan

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with... More ≫

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with input from the public and other stakeholders. Forest management plans prepared by industry are a requirement of Forest Management Agreements (FMA) negotiated between the Government of Alberta and forest companies. Forest management plans provide direction for sustainable management of forest resources. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0200040, allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. The FMA area is located in northwestern Alberta; it falls predominately within Central Mixedwood, Lower Boreal Highlands, and Northern Mixedwood natural sub-regions. The FMA area is located within the Lower Peace Land-use Framework planning region.

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Resource guide for co-packing : legal aspects of the co-packing relationship

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both... More ≫

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both partners and recommends that co-packers and their clients develop relationships based on written agreements that promote stability and clarity.

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Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) 2019 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 6900016, allocated to Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) through legislative Order-in-Council (O.C. 503/2007) dated November 14, 2007. The FMP includes the FMA and non-FMA portion of Forest Management Unit (FMU) G16, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located entirely within the Upper Peace Land-use Framework planning region in west central Alberta; it falls within the Alpine, Subalpine, Montane, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Dry Mixedwood and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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10-year FMP stewardship report [Edson Forest Products]

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Edson Forest Products (EFP), in the 2007 detailed forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on May 1,... More ≫

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Describes progress made towards achieving the commitments made by Edson Forest Products (EFP), in the 2007 detailed forest management plan, which was approved by the Alberta government on May 1, 2007. Explains each of the 33 targets that EFP has committed to in the forest management plan, summarizes EFP's success at meeting its commitments on a target-by-target basis, and explains any rationale for not meeting a specific target.

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Blue Ridge Lumber Inc. 2018 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 7500020. The FMP includes the FMA and non-FMA portions of Forest Management Unit (FMU) W14, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located within the Upper Athabasca, and Upper Peace Land-Use Framework planning regions in west central Alberta; it falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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