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Regional rail in Alberta
Suggestions for regional rail in Alberta for passenger rail networks connecting towns and cities.

How future-ready are municipalities in Alberta?
Research by the Alberta Land Institute on land use tools and resilient local development

Alberta conferences for land use planning (Updated Dec 2021)
Conferences you should attend if you’re involved with land use planning in Alberta

Value of private land conservation in Alberta
Summary of the contributions of private land trusts in Alberta

Perceptions to land use planning to mitigate wildfire risk
A survey of over half of municipalities in Alberta on land use planning and wildfire risk

The opportunities for municipal ecosystem services
In emerging research, the benefits from ecosystems are becoming defined and quantified
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Grant Opportunity: Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants
Applications are being accepted until January 31, 2022
Input on surface water quality management frameworks
Engagement on the North Saskatchewan Region and upper Athabasca Region water quality management frameworks
Consultation open for sub-regional plans
Opportunity for input on draft sup-regional plans that support caribou recovery
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Regional rail in Alberta
Suggestions for regional rail in Alberta for passenger rail networks connecting towns and cities.
Invasive species and land use
Changes in land use can impact both native and non-native species.
From farm to garden
Applying regional land use planning to urban agriculture
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How future-ready are municipalities in Alberta?
Research by the Alberta Land Institute on land use tools and resilient local development
Alberta conferences for land use planning (Updated Dec 2021)
Conferences you should attend if you’re involved with land use planning in Alberta
Value of private land conservation in Alberta
Summary of the contributions of private land trusts in Alberta
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Alberta Region Explorer
The Land-use Framework Region Explorer is an interactive tool to explore the status and profile of Alberta’s seven regions.