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Ministerial Order MSD:064/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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This ministerial order makes the Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 Land Use Order. The purpose of this Land Use Order is to regulate and control the use and development of land and buildings within the... More ≫

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This ministerial order makes the Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 Land Use Order. The purpose of this Land Use Order is to regulate and control the use and development of land and buildings within the Municipality to facilitate the orderly and economic development of Special Areas 2, 3, and 4. The Order is to be used in conjunction with guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures as adopted and amended by the Minister having authority over the Special Areas Board from time to time, or by their delegate.

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Annual report land use changes in Alberta

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports are used when assessing future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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List of consulting agrologists for land classification for irrigation development in Alberta

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Provides a list of consulting agrologists for land classification for irrigation development in Alberta.

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Farmers' Advocate Office advisory

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Advisories are issued by the Farmers' Advocate Office to bring attention to and provide clarification around issues facing Alberta's farmers.

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Conservation farm land use changes

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Enhanced soil quality, increased soil moisture, soil disturbance and erosion reduction, weed suppression, increased yields, and reduced fuel and farm equipment requirements are some of the... More ≫

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Enhanced soil quality, increased soil moisture, soil disturbance and erosion reduction, weed suppression, increased yields, and reduced fuel and farm equipment requirements are some of the advantages of utilizing conservation cropping (zero or reduced tillage, direct seeding) systems. In this study, long-term (20 year) changes in conservation cropping system adoption, crop diversification and production (both quantity and precipitation use efficiency) were evaluated in the Brown, Dark Brown and Black Soil Zones of Alberta.

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Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) formal disposition information letter

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Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator are responsible for managing and regulating Alberta's public lands. The Public Lands Act and the Public Lands Administration... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator are responsible for managing and regulating Alberta's public lands. The Public Lands Act and the Public Lands Administration Regulation regulate how public land administration is carried out, including the issuance and maintenance of public land dispositions. This information letter describes the operational policy and procedures for the administration of formal dispositions as defined in the Regulation.

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Managing effects of livestock on waterways on public land

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management... More ≫

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management strategies.

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Livestock on waterways : a literature review

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a... More ≫

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a summary of these issues in relation to Alberta's waterways.

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Land use changes in Alberta [2011 to 2018]

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports are used when assessing future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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Land use changes in Alberta [2011 to 2017]

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports will be used to assess future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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