Lorna Allen, BSc, PBiol
Alberta Parks

Major Responsibilities / Research Interests

Lorna is responsible for the overall coordination of the Alberta Conservation Management System (ACIMS).  She also works at the provincial level as a Parks Ecologist. Lorna's responsibilities include

• Overseeing the ongoing functioning of ACIMS
• Working with staff and other contributors to ensure the continuing input and refinement of data in ACIMS
• Ongoing development of the ecological communities element and tracking lists
• Working on provincial level issues related to protected areas management, native plant diversity, conservation planning and protected areas systems planning
• Providing input into site management plans or specific management issues
• Organizing and conducting field studies 

Lorna is also a member of 

• NatureServe Canada Board
• Canadian National Vegetation Classification committee

Selected Publications

Natural Regions Committee. 2006. Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta. Compiled by D.J. Downing and W.W. Pettapiece. Government of Alberta Pub. No. 1/005. 254 pp.

Allen, L. 2011. Alberta Conservation Information Management System Ecological Community Tracking List. Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Edmonton, Alberta.

Contact Information

Lorna.Allen@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-427-6621
Fax: 780.427.5980
2^nd Floor, 9820 106 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2J6