The Alberta Centre for Boreal Studies
The Alberta Centre for Boreal Studies |
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The Alberta Centre for Boreal Studies was initiated by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (Edmonton Chapter) for the purpose of providing reliable up-to-date information to the public about the ecology and management of boreal forests in western Canada. The information in this site may be freely copied and distributed, though we ask that acknowledgment be given to the Centre.
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Alternative Futures is a citizen's guide to the issues facing Alberta's northern forest. Dr. Schneider reviews the history and current state of the forestry and petroleum industries, and describes the ecological impacts these industries are having on the forest. Considerable space is dedicated to the description of new approaches to forest management, based on maintaining natural patterns and processes. (more) |
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About
the Centre Find out more about the goals and organization of the Centre. |
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Fact Sheets For those with lots of interest but little time. Two-page summaries on a variety of boreal issues. |
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Review
Board Membership and operation of the scientific review board. |
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Reports Detailed referenced reports synthesizing the latest scientific information on the ecology and management of boreal forests.
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Contact
Us Questions or comments? Here's how to get in touch with us. |
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Unsure of the meaning of certain ecological or forestry terms? Look them up here.
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Links Links to a variety of web sites providing information on boreal forests. |
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Forest Watch
Alberta
Database on the state of Alberta's forests, including cumulative industrial impacts. |
Copyright 2000-2005 by the Alberta Centre for Boreal Studies
Last updated Jan. 2007
