Publications

Recreational management plan for grazing lease 33957, Pole Haven Grazing Association [2024]

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This plan outlines recreational management for Grazing Leave 33957, Pole Haven Grazing Lease Association. A designated route map for access is included.

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West Bragg Creek trails master plan : for Bragg Creek Trails Association

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The West Bragg Creek trail network has been operated by the Bragg Creek Trails Association, in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Forestry and Parks since 2010. Ten years after the... More ≫

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The West Bragg Creek trail network has been operated by the Bragg Creek Trails Association, in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Forestry and Parks since 2010. Ten years after the completion of the first All Seasons Trail Plan (2010) for the area, Bragg Creek Trails Association and Alberta Forestry and Parks collaborated on updating the trail plan. The West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan serves to maintain the area’s success as a hub for trail-based recreation and tourism supported by basic facilities while addressing increased visitation and growing visitor use conflicts and safety issues. In the development of the Trails Plan, Alberta Forestry and Parks and Bragg Creek Trails co-led a Trails Planning Committee and drawing information and advice from a variety of sources: Government of Alberta policy; the Bragg Creek Trails Strategic Plan; the results of activity user surveys; traffic and trail use counter sources; and feedback sought from stakeholders, Indigenous and...

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Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park management plan

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi in the Blackfoot language) is globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Indigenous rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs),... More ≫

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Áísínai’pi in the Blackfoot language) is globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Indigenous rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs), significant landforms and archeological sites. This management plan guides sustainable use of the park, supporting outdoor recreation opportunities, Indigenous land uses and cultural experiences.

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Alberta recovery plan for at-risk fish species in the Milk and St. Mary Rivers

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The Milk River Fish Species at Risk Recovery Team has been actively engaged in developing recovery plans for western silvery minnow, Rocky Mountain sculpin and stonecat. This multi-species... More ≫

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The Milk River Fish Species at Risk Recovery Team has been actively engaged in developing recovery plans for western silvery minnow, Rocky Mountain sculpin and stonecat. This multi-species recovery plan in Alberta describes the three fish species and their ecological requirements. It incorporates a threats assessment and outlines a broad recovery approach for the three species based on the best available information.

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Director's guide to issuing access permits for group activities, guiding and instructing

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to group activities that are for a commercial purpose or recreational purpose and that are likely to create “loss or damage” on vacant public lands. In addition, this is intended to provide guidance for instructional and guided group activities conducted by commercial and non-profit organizations.

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Recreational management plan for grazing lease 33957, Pole Haven Grazing Association [2022]

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This plan outlines recreational management for Grazing Leave 33957, Pole Haven Grazing Lease Association. A designated route map for access is included.

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Alberta pygmy whitefish recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the pygmy whitefish, a small, rare fish in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment,... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the pygmy whitefish, a small, rare fish in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objective, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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Alberta harvested bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) registration procedures

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This procedure provides the methods used by Environment and Parks to administer the reporting, submission, measuring, and marking program (registration) for bighorn sheep once the prescribed parts... More ≫

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This procedure provides the methods used by Environment and Parks to administer the reporting, submission, measuring, and marking program (registration) for bighorn sheep once the prescribed parts of the animal have been delivered to a designated office.

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Human-bear conflict management plan

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As more people work in bear habitat, the potential for human-bear interactions increases. Preventing conflicts is a priority in Alberta. This resource outlines practices required for work camps... More ≫

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As more people work in bear habitat, the potential for human-bear interactions increases. Preventing conflicts is a priority in Alberta. This resource outlines practices required for work camps establishing or operating in bear country during the bear season. Implementation of these practices will enhance the safety of all affected workers and improve the management and conservation of black and grizzly bears in Alberta by reducing human-bear conflicts.

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Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society trails master plan

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and... More ≫

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This document provides a blueprint for the mountain bike trail system in the Moose Mountain area, in the North Central Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit, focusing on trails designed, built and operated by the Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society. The plan catalogues the existing trails and identifies strategic locations for proposed trail developments to support increased recreational opportunities, while mitigating issues identified in the environmental review. The plan also describes the processes for ongoing management, monitoring and maintenance of the trail system.

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