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Forests Act contraventions

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing... More ≫

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing the name of the person or company who has broken the law or specific conditions, the municipality in which the person resides or the company is located, a description of the contravention, and the amount of the penalty.

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Coniferous lumber, pulp and roundwood product rates [2024]

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta. Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 1 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order. NOTE: previously issued under the title General Rates of Timber.

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Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) dues rates

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make laminated veneer lumber. Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make laminated veneer lumber. Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 4 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order.

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Forest management unit S10 Kee Tas Kee Now Sawmills Ltd. 2023 forest management plan

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

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management plan covers Forest Management Unit S10, a Crown managed unit located in northern Alberta surrounding Red Earth Creek within the Central Mixedwood and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions.

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Bugs and diseases [Vols 31 to current]

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The Bugs and Diseases newsletter informs forest industry and other forestry related personnel about current forest health issues.

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Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland) 2016 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 stakeholders. This forest management plan covers Forest Management Area (FMA) 0900046 and includes the FMA and non-FMA portion of Forest Management Unit (FMU) R15, collectively known as the Defined Forest Area (DFA). The DFA is located in west central Alberta and falls within the Central Mixedwood, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Subalpine natural subregions. The DFA is located within the Upper Athabasca and North Saskatchewan Land-use Framework planning regions.

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Proponent-led Indigenous consultation : information sharing and exploring concerns for forestry planning & operations

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The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is supplementing the Government of Alberta's Proponent Guide to First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Procedures to provide proponents further... More ≫

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The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is supplementing the Government of Alberta's Proponent Guide to First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Procedures to provide proponents further guidance and direction when consulting on plans and/or activities requiring approvals under the Forests Act and Forest and Prairie Protection Act, and/or associated policies and regulations. This document is in alignment with The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with First Nations on land and natural resource management, 2013 and associated 2014 Guidelines, and The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management, 2015 and associated 2016 Guidelines.

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Directive – Application of timber management section 95(2) : timber damaged, cut, or destroyed under authority granted by the Crown in Right of Alberta, other than a timber disposition

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The purpose of this directive is to direct the determination of Timber Management Regulation Section 95(2) amounts assessed by the director when timber is cut, damaged, or destroyed under... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to direct the determination of Timber Management Regulation Section 95(2) amounts assessed by the director when timber is cut, damaged, or destroyed under authority granted by the Crown in right of Alberta, other than a timber disposition.

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Average coniferous TDA values ($/ha)

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Depending on location, the Crown applies a provincial average timber damage assessment (TDA) value for linear disturbances and non-linear disturbances that are less than 16 hectares in size. This... More ≫

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Depending on location, the Crown applies a provincial average timber damage assessment (TDA) value for linear disturbances and non-linear disturbances that are less than 16 hectares in size. This table provides provincial average TDA values that have been calculated for each forest management agreement (FMA) and for non-FMA lands and feed directly into Forestry and Park’s calculation of its TDA billing rates.

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Average deciduous TDA values ($/ha)

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Depending on location, the Crown applies a provincial average timber damage assessment (TDA) value for linear disturbances and non-linear disturbances that are less than 16 hectares in size. This... More ≫

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Depending on location, the Crown applies a provincial average timber damage assessment (TDA) value for linear disturbances and non-linear disturbances that are less than 16 hectares in size. This table provides provincial average TDA values that have been calculated for each forest management agreement (FMA) and for non-FMA lands and feed directly into Forestry and Park’s calculation of its TDA billing rates.

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