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National Parks: Time to Burn (For Ecological Integrity’S Sake)
National Parks: Time to Burn (for Ecological Integrity’s Sake) By Andrea Johancsik, AWA Conservation Specialist tanding at the peak of the east end nities. In Alberta we saw the subsequent National Park this way in 1915. Eight de- of Rundle last month, my friends creation of Waterton Lakes National Park cades later, then- graduate student Jeanine S and I marveled at the sunny, spring in 1895, Elk Island National Park in 1906, Rhemtulla, Dr. Eric Higgs, and other mem- day we were fortunate enough to witness Jasper National Park in 1907, and Wood bers of the Mountain Legacy project pains- from 2,530m high. The hike gives vistas of Buffalo National Park in 1922. The high- takingly retook all 735 of Bridgland’s Jasper remote mountain peaks and forested slopes, ly popular and newly accessible mountain photos. They wanted to compare how the as well as the highly visible town of Can- parks became dominated by tourism and vegetation on the landscape had changed, more and the Spray Lakes dam. However, commercial development, roads, and re- if it had changed at all, over nearly a cen- arguably one of the biggest human-caused moval of keystone species like the plains tury. Their study found that vegetation has changes in the mountain national parks is bison. Many of the 3.6 million visitors who become less diverse and is now dominated much less obvious. Decades of fire suppres- passed through Banff National Park last year by closed-canopy coniferous forests; in 1915 sion have changed the landscape in a dra- probably didn’t realize they were looking at the landscape consisted of open coniferous matic way; had we been at the summit 80 a drastically different landscape from the one forest, grasslands, young forests and some years ago our view likely would have been of a century ago. -
The Effects of Linear Developments on Wildlife
Bibliography Rec# 5. LeBlanc, R. 1991. The aversive conditioning of a roadside habituated grizzly bear within Banff Park: progress report 1991. 6 pp. road impacts/ grizzly bear/ Ursus arctos/ Banff National Park/ aversive conditions/ Icefields Parkway. Rec# 10. Forman, R.T.T. 1983. Corridors in a landscape: their ecological structure and function. Ekologia 2 (4):375-87. corridors/ landscape/ width. Rec# 11. McLellan, B.N. 1989. Dymanics of a grizzly bear population during a period of industrial resource extraction. III Natality and rate of increase. Can. J. Zool. Vol. 67 :1865-1868. reproductive rate/ grizzly bear/ Ursus arctos/ British Columbia/ gas exploration/ timber harvest. Rec# 14. McLellan, B.N. 1989. Dynamics of a grizzly bear population during a period of industrial resource extraction. II.Mortality rates and causes of death. Can. J. Zool. Vol. 67 :1861-1864. British Columbia/ grizzly bear/ Ursus arctos/ mortality rate/ hunting/ outdoor recreation/ gas exploration/ timber harvest. Rec# 15. Miller, S.D., Schoen, J. 1993. The Brown Bear in Alaska . brown bear/ grizzly bear/ Ursus arctos middendorfi/ Ursus arctos horribilis/ population density/ distribution/ legal status/ human-bear interactions/ management/ education. Rec# 16. Archibald, W.R., Ellis, R., Hamilton, A.N. 1987. Responses of grizzly bears to logging truck traffic in the Kimsquit River valley, British Columbia. Int. Conf. Bear Res. and Manage. 7:251-7. grizzly bear/ Ursus / arctos/ roads/ traffic/ logging/ displacement/ disturbance/ carnivore/ BC/ individual disruption / habitat displacement / habitat disruption / social / filter-barrier. Rec# 20. Kasworm, W.F., Manley, T.L. 1990. Road and trail influences on grizzly bears and black bears in northwest Montana. -
Good Afternoon, Please Be Advised That Elk Island National Park of Fort
Good afternoon, Please be advised that Elk Island National Park of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta is selling 98 PLAINS bison Calves, Yearlings and OTM Bulls by tender. Please see attached document which includes detailed information on the Plains bison for sale on behalf of Elk Island National Park (EINP). Refer to this document when preparing your tender. At the discretion of ElNP, the 98 Plains Bison have been divided into groups referred to as “Lots”. These Lots coincide with the Pens the bison are split into. Please consider placing bids on each OR all Lot(s) as desired. Any or All Lots may or may not sell to the same bidder. NOTE: Please see Animal Information Sheet for Tag #’s, Age, Gender, Weights, and “Lot #’s” the bison are offered in. The groups in each “Lot” consist of a variety of calves & yearlings (bulls & heifers), and a few “Lots” of older bulls. Total numbers for each age and each gender of Plains bison for sale include the following: - 31 – 2018 Bulls - 25 – 2018 Heifers - 18 – 2017 Bulls - 19 – 2017 Heifers - 2 – 2.5 yr Bulls - 2 – 3.5 yr Bulls - 1 – 4.5 yr Bull Viewing Dates: Monday February 25, Tuesday February 26 and Wednesday February 27 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM Alberta time, at Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. To arrange viewing, please contact Rob Found at 780-266-5963 (cell) or at [email protected] Please submit ONE total dollar amount for EACH LOT you are interested in. If you are interested in MULTIPLE LOTS or ALL LOTS, please submit a Bid for each Lot individually. -
National Park System Plan
National Park System Plan 39 38 10 9 37 36 26 8 11 15 16 6 7 25 17 24 28 23 5 21 1 12 3 22 35 34 29 c 27 30 32 4 18 20 2 13 14 19 c 33 31 19 a 19 b 29 b 29 a Introduction to Status of Planning for National Park System Plan Natural Regions Canadian HeritagePatrimoine canadien Parks Canada Parcs Canada Canada Introduction To protect for all time representa- The federal government is committed to tive natural areas of Canadian sig- implement the concept of sustainable de- nificance in a system of national parks, velopment. This concept holds that human to encourage public understanding, economic development must be compatible appreciation and enjoyment of this with the long-term maintenance of natural natural heritage so as to leave it ecosystems and life support processes. A unimpaired for future generations. strategy to implement sustainable develop- ment requires not only the careful manage- Parks Canada Objective ment of those lands, waters and resources for National Parks that are exploited to support our economy, but also the protection and presentation of our most important natural and cultural ar- eas. Protected areas contribute directly to the conservation of biological diversity and, therefore, to Canada's national strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Our system of national parks and national historic sites is one of the nation's - indeed the world's - greatest treasures. It also rep- resents a key resource for the tourism in- dustry in Canada, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. -
2018 | Inventory of International and Intergovernmental Agreements, Continued
2017 –2018 Inventory of International and Intergovernmental Agreements 2017– 2018 Inventory of International and Intergovernmental Agreements Effective Date Parties / Title Ministry / Agency 01-Sep-15 Alberta-British Columbia: Advanced Education, Skill Advanced Education and Training, “Interprovincial Agreement Amendment – Cardiovascular Perfusion” 20-Apr-17 Alberta-China: Guanghua International Education Association, Advanced Education “Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Care of the Elderly Relating to Education, Professional Development and Research” 18-May-17 Alberta-Saskatchewan: Advanced Education, “Interprovincial Advanced Education Agreement – Occupational Therapy” 10-Jul-17 Alberta-Canada: Statistics Canada, “Third Amending Agreement Advanced Education Concerning Access to Statistics Confidential Microdata on Benefits to Post-Secondary Education Project” 31-Jul-17 Alberta-British Columbia: Queen’s Printer, Citizen’s Services, Advanced Education “Individual Learning Modules Licence Agreement” 01-Aug-17 Alberta-Northwest Territories: Education, Culture and Advanced Education Employment, “Memorandum of Understanding for Apprenticeship Technical Training Seats” 01-Aug-17 Alberta-Nunavut: Family Services, “Memorandum of Advanced Education Understanding for Apprenticeship Technical Training Seats” 01-Aug-17 Alberta-Yukon: Education, “Memorandum of Understanding for Advanced Education Apprenticeship Technical Training Seats” 16-Aug-17 Alberta-Canada: Statistics Canada, “Agreement Concerning the Advanced -
Elk Island National Park the Summer Season Or at the Park Administration Golfing: Elk Island National Park Boasts a Fine Nine-Hole Building
Environment Environnement groups, is available by reservation. Make your boat launch and dock are located at the north end of the Canada Canada Summer Activities reservations at the south entrance gate (922-5833) during Astotin Recreation Area. Canadian Parks Service canadien A summer interpretive program schedule advertises Service des pares Elk Island National Park the summer season or at the park administration Golfing: Elk Island National Park boasts a fine nine-hole building. events well in advance. For details, contact park staff at the information centre, the Astotin Interpretive Centre, golf course with licensed dining facilites and a pro-shop. Elk Island National Park is surrounded by grain The Oster Lake Group Tenting Area may also be used by the south and north entrance gates, or the park For more information and tee off times, call 998-3161. fields, pastures, industries, and towns, but within its hikers, skiers, and snowshoers. When tenting at Oster administration building on the west shore of Astotin Dining: During the summer, light meals are available Lake, please register at the information centre (summer boundaries lie a trace of what was once natural to the Lake. at the golf course clubhouse and the beach snack bar ELK ISLAND Beaver Hills — forests and meadowlands, wandering season) or at the park administration building. Hiking and walking: A variety of brails allow you to concession. The concession also offers limited supplies herds of elk and bison, quiet lakes and beaver ponds. Group Camping sites are also available in the Astotin explore the park and view its wildlife. Some sections of for campers. -
Managing Disease Risk in Northern Alberta Wood Bison – Outside of West 2 Managing Disease Risk in Alberta’S Wood Bison
ISBN: to come (online version) Posted December 2014 Managing Disease Risk in Alberta’s Wood Bison i Table of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1 1.0 Hay-Zama Wild Bison Management .............................................................................................2 2.0 East of Highway 35 Disease Surveillance and Risk Reduction ..................................................5 2.1 Detection Approach ...................................................................................................................5 2.1.1 Update on Aerial Surveillance Flights .......................................................................... 5 2.1.2 Public Reporting ............................................................................................................5 2.2 Response Plan .........................................................................................................................6 3.0 Population Monitoring Plan East of Highway 35 ..........................................................................7 3.1 Population Estimate and Distribution ........................................................................................7 3.1.1 Aerial Survey .................................................................................................................7 3.1.2 Public Reporting ............................................................................................................9 -
Management of Canadian Prairie Rangeland
Management of Canadian Prairie Rangeland Management of Canadian Prairie Rangeland Arthur W. Bailey, Ph.D., P.Ag. Professor Emeritus Rangeland Ecology and Management University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Email: [email protected] Duane McCartney, M.Sc. Retired Research Scientist Forage Beef Systems Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, Alberta Michael P. Schellenberg, Ph.D., P.Ag., CPRM Range Plant Ecologist Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Swift Current, Saskatchewan Email: [email protected] © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2010 AAFC No. 10144 Print Cat. No. A52-178/2010E ISBN 978-1-100-16646-9 Graphics: Science Publishing and Creative Services (E.C.) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada www.agr.gc.ca/scienceandinnovation Table of Contents Summary.............................................................................................................................. iv Acknowledgements................................................................................................................. v Highlights............................................................................................................................... v Chapter.1:.Introduction............................................................................................................1 Prehistory.........................................................................................................................................2 Remnant.Natural.Grasslands.Today....................................................................................................2 -
2ND Street NE Three Hills, Alberta
KNEEHILL COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:30 a.m. Kneehill County Council Chambers 1600- 2ND Street NE Three Hills, Alberta 1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Agenda 2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2017 2.2 Public Hearing Minutes for Bylaw #1726, February 14, 2017 3.0 Delegations 3.1 Stars Foundation, Glenda Farnden @10:00 a.m. 3.2 Westview Care Community, Murray Baerg @ 10:30 a.m. 3.3 100 Year Farm and Ranch Award, Ken Knievel @ 10:45 a.m. 3.4 Accurate Assessment, Troy Birtles @ 11:00 a.m. 4.0 Public Hearings No Public Hearings Scheduled 5.0 Municipal Services 5.1 Transportation 5.1.1 Municipal Services Summary 5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment No Report 5.3 Planning No Report 5.4 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 5.4.1 Gaetz Cemetery 5.5 Protective Services No Report 6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 No Report 7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes 7.1 Arthurvale Cemetery 1 2017.02.28 8.0 New Business 8.1 Regional Urban Sustainability Grant Policy #15-12 – Correction 8.2 Policy #3-2, Chief Elected Official Referred to as Reeve 8.3 Policy #3-11, Legal Costs 8.4 Policy #3-13, Media Policy 8.5 Kneehill Minor Hockey- PeeWee D Provincial Tournament 8.6 AAMDC Spring Resolutions 2017 9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business 10.0 Council and Committee Reports No Report 11.0 Council Follow-up Action List 12.0 In Camera 12.1 Land (Section 25-FOIP) 13.0 Motions from In Camera Adjournment Regular Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2017 Page | 2 2 2017.02.28 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY14, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA. -
Grade 4 - Regions of Alberta
Grade 4 - Regions of Alberta 4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land General Outcome Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta. Specific Outcomes Values and Attitudes Students will: 4.1.1 Value Alberta’s physical geography and natural environment: • appreciate the diversity of elements pertaining to geography, climate, geology and paleontology in Alberta (LPP) • appreciate how Alberta’s fossil heritage contributes to the province’s unique character (LPP) • appreciate the variety and abundance of natural resources in Alberta (ER, LPP) • appreciate the environmental significance of national and provincial parks and protected areas in Alberta (ER, LPP) • appreciate how land sustains communities and quality of life (ER, LPP) • demonstrate care and concern for the environment through their choices and actions (LPP) Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 4.1.2 Examine, critically, the physical geography of Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: • Where is Alberta located in relation to the other provinces and territories of Canada? (LPP) • What are the major geographical and natural vegetation regions, landforms and bodies of water in Alberta (e.g., prairie region, forests, rivers, hoodoos, Rocky Mountains, oil sands)? (LPP) • What are the factors that determine climate in the diverse regions of Alberta (e.g., latitude, mountains)? (LPP) • What are the significant -
Plains Bison Restoration in the Canadian Rocky 25 Mountains? Ecological and Management Considerations CLIFFORD A
Crossing boundaries to restore species and habitats Plains bison restoration in the Canadian Rocky 25 Mountains? Ecological and management considerations CLIFFORD A. WHITE, Banff National Park, Box 900, Banff, Alberta T0l 0C0, Can- ada E. GWYN LANGEMANN, Parks Canada, Western Service Centre, #550, 220 4th Ave- nue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X3, Canada C. CORMACK GATES, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary, Cal- gary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada CHARLES E. KAY, Department of Political Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-0725 TODD SHURY, Banff National Park, Box 900, Banff, Alberta T0l 0C0, Canada THOMAS E. HURD, Banff National Park, Box 900, Banff, Alberta T0l 0C0, Canada Introduction Evaluations of long-term ecosystem states and processes for the Canadian Rockies (Kay and White 1995; Kay et al. 1999; Kay and White, these proceedings) have demonstrated that plains bison (Bison bison) were a significant prehistoric and historic component of Banff National Park’s faunal assemblage. Bison were elimi- nated from most their historic range by human overhunting (Roe 1970). The park management plan (Parks Canada 1997) requires an evaluation of bison restoration (Shury 2000). In this paper we summarize some perspectives on the ecological sig- nificance of bison, potential habitat use and movement patterns, and implications for management. We conclude by describing the ongoing restoration feasibility study process. Bison ecological interactions Bison are the largest North American land mammal and may have had significant ecological effects on ecosystem states and processes where the species occurred. Un- derstanding potential ecological interactions in the Canadian Rockies (Figure 25.1) has provided a focus for interdisciplinary research of archaeologists, anthropologists, and ecologists (Magne et al. -
Full CV - Glen T
Full CV - Glen T. Hvenegaard – July 2021 1 Professor of Environmental Science and Geography University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, Science Department 4901-46 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, Canada T4V 2R3 Phone: 780-679-1574, fax: 780-679-1590; e-mail: [email protected] Home Address: 6306-42 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, Canada T4V 2W7, phone: 780-678-5806 1. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1994+ University of Alberta - Augustana Campus, Camrose, Alberta (1994-2004 as part of Augustana University College) Full Professor in 2007; Associate Professor in 2000; Tenure in 1999 Manager, Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station (2015-19) Acting Chair, Department of Science (Jan-June/05, Jan-June/12, July/15) Acting Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies and International Programs (Jan-July/99) Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (2019-) 2011 Visiting Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia (Sept-Dec) 2007-08 Visiting Researcher, Centre d’Écologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive, Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique, Montpellier, France (Sept-June) 1990-91 Park Warden, Elk Island National Park, Parks Canada, Fort Saskatchewan, AB 1989 Consultant, Watchable Wildlife Program, AB Fish and Wildlife, Edmonton 1989 Seasonal Park Interpreter, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Patricia, Alberta 1988 Summer Resource Assistant, El Malpais National Conservation Area, Grants, NM 1985-87 Seasonal Park Ranger, Bow Valley and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks, AB 2. EDUCATION Ph.D. Geography, 1996, Department of Geography, University of Victoria, British Columbia Dissertation: Tourists, Ecotourists, and Birders at Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand. M.Sc. Wildland Recreation, 1989, Dept of Forest Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton Thesis: The Economic Values of Bird Watching at Point Pelee National Park, Ontario.