Publications

Time (and CWD) marches on

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Presents an overview of Alberta chronic wasting disease data patterns from 2005, when the disease was first detected in Alberta, to 2018.

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Environmental Protection Order no. EPO-2014/04-SSR

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Environmental Protection order issued to Westar Landfill Ltd.

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Echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22.... More ≫

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Provides information about Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22. These protected wildlands surround one of Alberta’s unique ecological areas known as “The Whaleback”. Together Bob Creek Wildland and Black Creek Rangeland protect the largest intact expanse of montane landscape in Alberta. The unique features of this natural region support elk herds, grizzly bears and wolves, while at the same time continuing the historic uses of the land.

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Watershed resiliency and restoration program

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the... More ≫

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the natural ability of the province's watersheds to reduce the intensity, magnitude, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Additionally, the program aims to address impacts of past flooding and/or droughts through the restoration of degraded priority areas of watersheds which will enhance communities' ability to withstand future flooding or droughts.

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PLAR approvals directive

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In support of the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR), this directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of approvals as defined in PLAR. this... More ≫

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In support of the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR), this directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of approvals as defined in PLAR. this directive is mandatory and shall be used by all persons having the delegated authority for the administration of formal Dispositions under PLAR.

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PLAR authorizations directive

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In support of the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) this directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of Authorizations as defined in PLAR. this... More ≫

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In support of the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) this directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of Authorizations as defined in PLAR. this directive is mandatory and shall be used by all persons having the delegated authority for the administration of formal Dispositions under PLAR.

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PLAR formal dispositions directive

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This directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of Formal Dispositions as defined in the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR). This directive is... More ≫

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This directive describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of Formal Dispositions as defined in the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR). This directive is mandatory and shall be used by all persons having the delegated authority for the administration of formal Dispositions under PLAR.

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Land exchange - net benefit

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Only proposed land exchanges that offer a net benefit to the province are approved. If approved, the land is exchanged in accordance with any terms and conditions attached to the approval. After... More ≫

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Only proposed land exchanges that offer a net benefit to the province are approved. If approved, the land is exchanged in accordance with any terms and conditions attached to the approval. After the exchange takes place, the land owner continues to be bound by all applicable laws and regulations.

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Slave Lake regional timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2016]

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the Slave Lake Region, including areas outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0600043, 9700036, 0200039, 9700033 and 9000028, as well as to... More ≫

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to the Slave Lake Region, including areas outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0600043, 9700036, 0200039, 9700033 and 9000028, as well as to Forestry Management Units S10, S16, and SO2. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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