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Forests Act
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The Forests Act provides for and defines the powers of the Lieutenant Governor and Minister with respect to establishing regulations related to forestry in Alberta. The Act provides for the establishment of forest management units as a mechanism for allocation and disposal of timber, and specifies the method of disposal of Crown timber through forest management agreements, quota certificates, and timber permits. In addition, the Act and its regulations outline timber damage assessment requirements for industrial disturbances. Offences related to, and penalties for, contravention of the Act are described.
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Following are the associated Regulations for the Forests Act ...
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Exploration Regulation
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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration in Alberta and details the requirements of all exploration operations.
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Exploration Regulation (Comes with paper insert including changes from Alberta Regulation 56/2018 - effective June 1, 2018)
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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration in Alberta and details the requirements of all exploration operations.
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Forest Resources Improvement Regulation
(Download Version)
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The Forest Resources Improvement Regulation, under the Forests Act, designates the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta as a delegated authority, and describes the purposes and duties of the Association. Dues to the Association and fees related to Association services are described in the Regulation and set out in the schedules.
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Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Comes with paper insert including changes from Alberta Regulation 5/2018 - effective January 31, 2018)
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The Forest Resources Improvement Regulation, under the Forests Act, designates the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta as a delegated authority, and describes the purposes and duties of the Association. Dues to the Association and fees related to Association services are described in the Regulation and set out in the schedules.
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Chapter/Regulation: 152/1997
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Status:
Office Consolidation
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Related Act Forests Act
Related Act Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
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Hinton Training Centre Rates (Incorporation of Directive) Regulation
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The Hinton Training Centre Rates (Incorporation of Directive) Regulation, under the Forests Act, incorporates the directive establishing the rate schedule and identified costs that are charged for use of the Hinton Training Centre. The Hinton Training Centre develops and delivers training for employees to carry out their duties related to wildfire, forestry, and other natural resource related disciplines.
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Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation
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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration within Alberta. These include details regarding exempted operations, licensing and permits, exploration approval, assessments and penalties.
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Scaling Regulation
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The Scaling Regulation, under the Forests Act, establishes the processes and procedures for timber scaling operations including permits and authorization. It also outlines the scaling processes and procedures that companies must follow to meet the provincial scaling standard.
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Timber Management Regulation
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The Timber Management Regulation, under the Forests Act, outlines the process and associated procedures for timber quotas and permits. The Regulation also enables the community timber program, defines primary timber products, and outlines timber dues and crown charges. Reforestation requirements and procedures are also described. Penalties for contravention are described.
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Timber Regulation
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The Timber Regulation, under the Forests Act, delineates government service fees for issuing, renewing, and transferring timber permits. It also contains a schedule of forms that collectively manage the issuing of timber permits and the movement of timber.
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