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Alberta Forest Week activity sheet

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Includes a number of activities for families and schools to raise awareness of Alberta's forests.

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Aspen defoliators

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Insect pests periodically cause extensive and severe defoliation of aspen in Alberta. Many species of insects defoliate aspen trees in the province, including the forest tent caterpillar, the... More ≫

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Insect pests periodically cause extensive and severe defoliation of aspen in Alberta. Many species of insects defoliate aspen trees in the province, including the forest tent caterpillar, the large aspen tortrix, and the Bruce spanworm. This purpose of this brochure is to provide the general public with information about aspen defoliators, how to recognize signs of their presence and the damage caused by the insects. Includes photos to help identification.

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Gr. 5 wetland ecology teachers package : an outdoor field study of trumpeter swans and their wetland habitats

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This full day, outdoor program provides a hands-on look at wetlands and the role they play as habitat for Trumpeter Swans in the Parkland Region around Grande Prairie. Students will explore types... More ≫

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This full day, outdoor program provides a hands-on look at wetlands and the role they play as habitat for Trumpeter Swans in the Parkland Region around Grande Prairie. Students will explore types of wetlands in provincial parks or natural areas.

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Focus on forest health [2013]

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Presents a background article on the management of Alberta forests. This resource is relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies.

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Drinking water safety plan training course

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A self-guided training course for completing drinking water safety plans using the template provided by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

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Arbour Day : teacher's resource guide

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The celebration of Arbour Day is an opportunity for Grade One students to learn about trees and the natural world, while taking positive action to make their world a better place. This guide... More ≫

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The celebration of Arbour Day is an opportunity for Grade One students to learn about trees and the natural world, while taking positive action to make their world a better place. This guide provides ideas to help teachers and their students enjoy Arbour Day.

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Species at risk - Parkland Natural Region

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Provides information on species at risk in the Parkland Natural Region. It is a colorful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the lake sturgeon, loggerhead shrike, northern... More ≫

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Provides information on species at risk in the Parkland Natural Region. It is a colorful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the lake sturgeon, loggerhead shrike, northern leopard frog, piping plover, and western grebe.

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Dendroctone du pin ponderosa : ressource pour le secondaire

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Cette ressource a été cconcue pour presenter la biologie et les problèmes lies au dendroctone du pin ponderosa aux élèves de sciences au secondaire en Alberta et en Columbie-Britannique.

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Mountain pine beetle : junior high school resource

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This resource was designed to bring the biology and issues surrounding the mountain pine beetle into the spotlight for junior high science students in Alberta and British Columbia.

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