Publications

Sibbald snow vehicle PLUZ and Elbow Loop public land recreation trail

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Sibbald Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, along with the Elbow Loop Public Land Recreation Trail. This map can be viewed... More ≫

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This georeferenced map shows the various snowmobile trails located in the Sibbald Snow Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, along with the Elbow Loop Public Land Recreation Trail. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Forest Management Unit (FMU) F23 area-specific addendum [2023]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to Forest Management Unit F23. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to Forest Management Unit F23. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2023. Where a rule in the addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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Grizzly bear response guide [2023]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding grizzly bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding grizzly bear management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide harmonizes with the province's Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan and is the result of collaboration among biologists, Fish and Wildlife officers and problem wildlife specialists. Except in national parks, this guide will apply to specific events involving grizzly bears throughout the province, including lands within provincial parks and protected areas. This guide will be reviewed annually and revised as required. This guide also shows Albertans how bear/human conflicts will be handled. Staff will use the guide as a reference to communicate with stakeholders and the public about managing problem grizzly bears and to promote public and community support for grizzly bear conservation.

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Forest management herbicide reference manual [2023]

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role in ensuring herbicide use on Crown land is in accordance with policies and requirements; recognize obvious and important violations of provincial legislation governing herbicide use on crown land; are comfortable performing basic herbicide inspections; and are aware of incident reporting mechanisms and follow-up.

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Walleye fish sustainability index

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This set of four maps summarizes information on the status of lake-dwelling walleye in Alberta, including current and historic adult densities, lakes in need of habitat protection, and lakes in... More ≫

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This set of four maps summarizes information on the status of lake-dwelling walleye in Alberta, including current and historic adult densities, lakes in need of habitat protection, and lakes in need of overharvest protection.

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Scaling standards of Alberta [2023]

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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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Ministerial Order 02/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Established pursuant to section 8.1 of the Forests Act, the Forest Fees, Rates and Other Amounts Payable (Fees MO) sets the administrative fees for departmental work and use of department... More ≫

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Established pursuant to section 8.1 of the Forests Act, the Forest Fees, Rates and Other Amounts Payable (Fees MO) sets the administrative fees for departmental work and use of department equipment/facilities. The Fees MO will now explicitly include rates for use of Hinton Training Centre facilities held under the Hinton Training Centre Rates (Incorporation of a Directive) Regulation (the Regulation) upon its expiration on March 31, 2023.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2023]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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2011 Flat Top Complex review progress update

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The Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee was established in June 2011 to review Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the response to the wildfires that entered the Town of... More ≫

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The Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee was established in June 2011 to review Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the response to the wildfires that entered the Town of Slave Lake and nearby communities in May of that year. After review, the committee made 21 recommendations in its final report. This report provides a progress update on the government's actions in response to these recommendations.

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2015 fire season and Wildfire Management Program review progress update

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The 2015 fire season was extraordinary in terms of wildfire conditions, number of wildfires, number of hectares burned, and expenditures. Following the fire season, a review was completed of the... More ≫

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The 2015 fire season was extraordinary in terms of wildfire conditions, number of wildfires, number of hectares burned, and expenditures. Following the fire season, a review was completed of the extreme fire season and the government's wildfire management program. This report provides a progress update on the government's actions in response to the recommendations made as a result of the review.

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