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Alberta Scaling Permitting Program

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is... More ≫

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is conducted for the purpose of providing harvest information to the department of Agriculture and Forestry, and must be done by a person holding a valid scaler's permit. In addition, a valid scaler's permit is also required for any person conducting check scaling on behalf of Agriculture and Forestry. This document defines the requirements for course instructors, course content and duration, obtaining and retaining a scalers permit, and examination procedures.

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Forests Act and regulatory changes : technical summary

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A technical summary of the changes to the Forests Act and associated regulations which came into effect May 1, 2021. Includes a point-form summary of the changes to timber dues, timber scaling,... More ≫

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A technical summary of the changes to the Forests Act and associated regulations which came into effect May 1, 2021. Includes a point-form summary of the changes to timber dues, timber scaling, tenure, administrative monetary penalties and other changes.

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Scaling standards of Alberta [2021]

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information... More ≫

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The Scaling Standards of Alberta provides the standards of measurement used to determine the quantity and quality of timber harvested in Alberta. In addition, the standards provide information about compiling and reporting harvest data and describes non-standard scale methods used to estimate volumes of decked and stacked timber. These standards are authorized and posted under sections 2(1) and 2(2) of the Forests (Ministerial) Regulation, pursuant to Section 5(e) of the Forests Act.

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Alberta timber scaling training and permitting program

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Timber scaling is the measurement of harvested timber to determine its net roundwood or product volume. It is used to assess crown timber charges and ensure the sustainability of the timber... More ≫

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Timber scaling is the measurement of harvested timber to determine its net roundwood or product volume. It is used to assess crown timber charges and ensure the sustainability of the timber resource by determining the harvested volume in relation to the annual allowable cut. Timber scaling must be done by a person holding a valid Scaler's Permit. This policy is written in accordance with the Timber Management Regulation and the Scaling Regulation and is intended primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. This document will further define the requirements for course instructors, course content and duration, obtaining and retaining a scalers permit, and examination procedures.

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