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Range plant communities and range health assessment guidelines for the Upper Foothills Natural Subregion of Alberta. Seventh approximation

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The Upper Foothills Natural Subregion is within the Foothills Natural Region and is found elevationally below the subalpine and above the lower Foothills and montane subregions. The subregion... More ≫

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The Upper Foothills Natural Subregion is within the Foothills Natural Region and is found elevationally below the subalpine and above the lower Foothills and montane subregions. The subregion occurs in a narrow band of strongly rolling to steep sloped hills along the foothills of the Rocky Mountain front ranges. The purpose of this guide is to assist with field identification of plant communities, provide ecologically sustainable stocking rates, and further define plant community types by their ecological attributes. This guide represents the analysis of 2264 plots described in the Upper Foothills Natural Subregion in which 106 plant communities are presented.

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Yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltata)

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This alert provides information on the yellow floating heart, which was detected for the first time in Alberta in an Edmonton waterbody in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the plan,... More ≫

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This alert provides information on the yellow floating heart, which was detected for the first time in Alberta in an Edmonton waterbody in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the plan, why it is listed as a threat, and how it can spread.

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Range plant communities and range health assessment guidelines for the Northern Fescue Natural Subregion of Alberta. Second approximation

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The Northern Fescue Natural Subregion is an ecologically diverse subregion in east-central Alberta. This diversity creates a landscape that consists of a mosaic of different vegetative communities... More ≫

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The Northern Fescue Natural Subregion is an ecologically diverse subregion in east-central Alberta. This diversity creates a landscape that consists of a mosaic of different vegetative communities including a mixture of grasslands, wetlands and shrublands. This first approximation addresses the most common grasslands and shrubland plant communities in this natural subregion. It represents the analysis of 664 plots described in the subregion in which 51 plant communities are presented.

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Aquatic invasive species pocket guide

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In Alberta, aquatic invasive species and diseases pose a major threat to our freshwater ecosystems. This guide includes 52 prohibited species, all of which are illegal to import, transport, sell... More ≫

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In Alberta, aquatic invasive species and diseases pose a major threat to our freshwater ecosystems. This guide includes 52 prohibited species, all of which are illegal to import, transport, sell and possess in Alberta. Additional species and pathogens of high concern have also been included.

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Ex situ conservation plan for forest genetic resources in Alberta

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This report summarizes the status and gaps of Alberta’s forest genetic resources archived in gene and clone banks administered by the Government of Alberta under the auspices of the Alberta Tree... More ≫

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This report summarizes the status and gaps of Alberta’s forest genetic resources archived in gene and clone banks administered by the Government of Alberta under the auspices of the Alberta Tree Improvement and Seed Centre over the past 40 years. Reporting publicly provides Albertans and interested agencies a snapshot of Alberta’s achievements.

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Thriving together : the needs of plants and animals : a teacher-conducted field study for Grade I students

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This is a curriculum-connected, full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-visit activity support. The intent is to offer a natural world experience for students that... More ≫

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This is a curriculum-connected, full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-visit activity support. The intent is to offer a natural world experience for students that reflects the outdoor field study components of Topic E: Needs of Animals and Plants from the Grade 1 Alberta Elementary Science Curriculum and the vision of Alberta’s Plan for Parks.

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Alberta range plants and their classification

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Plants are the primary producers on rangeland. Range plants cluster in communities. Effective range management requires that plant communities, vegetation types, pastures, and finally ranches, be... More ≫

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Plants are the primary producers on rangeland. Range plants cluster in communities. Effective range management requires that plant communities, vegetation types, pastures, and finally ranches, be operated as range ecosystems. A range ecosystem is a complex of living and non-living (biotic and abiotic) factors of an environment where everything is connected to everything else. It functions as a unit and anything that affects one part of the unit, such as by grazing, affects the whole complex.

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Hare-footed locoweed conservation management plan

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The hare-footed locoweed is a tufted, low-growing perennial herbaceous plant growing from a stout taproot crowned by leaves with silvery hairs. It has attractive pink, pea-like flowers. It has... More ≫

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The hare-footed locoweed is a tufted, low-growing perennial herbaceous plant growing from a stout taproot crowned by leaves with silvery hairs. It has attractive pink, pea-like flowers. It has been a designated Species of Special Concern in Alberta because it has a small distribution and there is a projected decline in quality of habitat. This plan provides background information on the hare-footed locoweed and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining current distribution and subpopulations of the species in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Prairie plants at risk in southern Alberta

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Alberta is at risk of losing a number of plant species because of the extensive loss of native prairie to agriculture and the deliberate suppression of sand dune habitats that occurred during... More ≫

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Alberta is at risk of losing a number of plant species because of the extensive loss of native prairie to agriculture and the deliberate suppression of sand dune habitats that occurred during settlement of the province. This brochure provides a brief description of eight different plant species that are at risk.

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Wild flowers : Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of... More ≫

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of plant life to flourish. A number of species that are rare in the province, and in Canada, are protected within the Park. This checklist will help you enjoy the wild flowers of Writing-on-Stone.

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