Wetlands Knowledge Search Results
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Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board
This 1994 report from the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board discusses fire management issues on the forested part of the herds’ ranges. This resource and others can be found on the...
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This is a compilation of on-line accessible papers from the 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 conferences of the Alberta Chapter, Canadian Land Reclamation Association. This list will be...
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This is a compilation of on-line accessible papers from the 1977, 1981, 1989, 1992, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 national conferences of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association. Some of the conferences...
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As caribou habitat restoration initiatives have become more widespread across Alberta in the last decade, key uncertainties have been recognized regarding what treatment types are appropriate for...
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Reconstructed soils representing different materials handling and replacement techniques were characterized and variability in chemical and physical properties was assessed
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Forest fire is the primary natural disturbance process influencing the distribution and abundance of terrestrial lichens across ranges of woodland caribou ( Rangifer tarandus caribou), including the...
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This report summarizes progress for projects related to in situ reclamation of the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) Land Environmental Priority Area (EPA) as of 2019 (published March...
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Soil quality criteria for Alberta's resource extraction industries were prepared by the Soil Quality Criteria Subcommittee of the Alberta Soils Advisory Committee. The document produced was intended...
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Roger DeAbreu
Shane Patterson
Todd Shipman
Chris Powter
NRCan pilot science projects have proven that Earth Observation can provide relevant and valuable information to inform and enhance monitoring and support regulatory frameworks
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Dave Huggard
Brandon Allen
David Roberts
Fires are a natural occurrence in Alberta’s forests. In boreal and montane forests, fires—along with other natural disturbances such as insect outbreaks and disease—create a mosaic of stands of...
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Gerry Wheeler
Herman Vaartnou
Determine which native plant species might be useful in the revegetation of disturbed sites such as pipelines, cutlines and strip mining areas and collect seed for further studies
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Chris Powter
Richard Dixon
Nicolas Mansuy
Based on 115 respondents, the survey highlights that the R&R economy in Alberta is robust, with 2 056 employees working at least part-time and 1 488 fulltime equivalent positions.
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Barbara Darroch
Michelle Pahl
Byron James
Results of germination experiments can be affected by contamination of seeds by fungi and bacteria. Seed surface disinfection is a useful method of reducing seed contamination.
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J.E. Hurley
J.A. Loo
P. DesRochers
H.E. Hirvonen
Highlights Invasive alien insect and disease species are of increasing concern to the health and economic viability of the forest ecosystems within the ecozone. Brown spruce longhorn beetle, an alien...
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E.A. Allen
R.W. Garbutt
H.E. Hirvonen
H. Pinnell
Highlights In 2003, mountain pine beetle infested an area of over 4 million ha within British Columbia. Almost all of this infestation occurred within the pine forests of the Montane Cordillera...
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This glossary was prepared to provide those working in the field of reclamation in Alberta with a standardized set of definitions for reclamation terms.
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Land Conservation and Reclamation Council
Regulatory expectations with respect to the detailed content of applications for approvals of surface disturbances and the reclamation of lands.
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A 30-page report from 2012 on the Yukon portion of the herd’s range. It includes discussion of the potential impacts of forest fires. This resource and others can be found on the Northern Caribou...
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Chris Powter
Marshall McKenzie
Christina Small
The Government of Alberta has long been a strong proponent of the use of native species for land reclamation and restoration projects. In 1973 the Department of Agriculture began an evaluation of...
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Ressources naturelles Canada
In this 31st edition of The State of Canada’s Forests, the theme is Canada’s forests provide solutions to a changing world. The report highlights how the integrated social, environmental and economic...