Land Use Survey In Alberta - CPAWS

CPAWS Northern Alberta feels what is necessary is to designate legislated protected areas representative of each natural subregion in Alberta, to help maintain the full diversity of species. To do this properly it is necessary to rely on best available science with respect to size and location of these areas. A strengthened protected areas network needs to be supplemented by more environmentally responsible land use practices on adjacent non-protected lands. The Land-use Framework will provide the context, overall direction and decision-making framework to govern and manage land use in the province. It will guide land-use decisions on all lands (Crown and private), except federal lands such as national parks and Indian reserves. The framework is intended to meet Albertans’ long-term social and economic goals based on good environmental management. A background publication, titled Understanding Land Use in Alberta, and a Land-use Framework Workbook, are available to all Albertans at a number of locations around the province, including all MLA constituency offices, most municipal and provincial/regional government offices, as well as online. Albertans can check the website at www.landuse.gov.ab.ca or call 310-4455 toll free to find the nearest pick-up location. Albertans can participate by attending one of the public sessions or by completing a workbook questionnaire in person or online. Albertans’ input will be used in the next stage of the framework development. The government’s goal is to have a draft framework completed by the end of 2007. Go here and see the instructions for filling out survey online: http://www.landuse.gov.ab.ca/ [Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on June 13, 2007]

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