Publications

Development of an offset suitability index to prioritize cultivated lands for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land... More ≫

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land parcels to mixed native grassland. Metrics are needed to prioritize and determine suitability of parcels for conversion.

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Southeast Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot : linking decisions and assumptions with generally accepted offset principles

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The Southeast Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot was created to test a voluntary, market-based approach to address temporary industrial impacts on southeastern Alberta native prairie by... More ≫

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The Southeast Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot was created to test a voluntary, market-based approach to address temporary industrial impacts on southeastern Alberta native prairie by establishing term contracts with private landowners to establish native perennial species on cultivated land. The objective of this report is to show how the decisions and choices made throughout the pilot align with generally-accepted offset principles as described by the Business and Biodiversity Offset Programme and generally-accepted offset practices.

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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : research report

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market. This report summarizes research on offset policy options carried out under the project.

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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : a summary of results and policy recommendations

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market.

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Land-use framework workbook survey results

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This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their... More ≫

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This report presents a summary of the findings gathered through the Land Use Framework Workbook survey. The workbook survey sought to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta, and to assist the GoA in drafting the Land Use Framework.

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Land-Use Framework Workbook summary report

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The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving... More ≫

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The Land-use Framework is a cross-ministerial initiative which will set forth an approach to manage Alberta's public and private lands and resources thereby guiding the government in achieving Alberta's long-term social, economic and environmental goals. To aid in the development of the framework, a workbook instrument was distributed to provide all Albertans with the opportunity to provide their views and perceptions on land-use management in Alberta. This summary report encapsulates the findings derived from the Workbook submissions.

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