Alberta’s government is notifying the public of proposed updates to two ecological reserves as required by the Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act.
These proposed changes will ensure these areas can be managed more clearly and consistently with current best practices and ensure parks are classified appropriately to reflect their management intent and existing uses. The proposed changes are:
Collectively, these changes add approximately 140 hectares to the provincial park and protected area system and enable more cohesive, clear land management and support conservation, outdoor recreation and economic outcomes.
The ministry is conducting First Nations consultation on these changes, and is notifying the public and targeted stakeholders. For questions related to this proposed boundary amendment, please email: [email protected].
Further information:
Park Boundary Amendment Fact Sheets:
Some Alberta Provincial Parks area boundaries have been adjusted as part of establishing the boundaries for All-Season Resorts areas at Castle, Fortress and Nakiska.
For more information on the All-Season Resorts act, visit: All-season resorts | Alberta.ca.
Alberta Forestry and Parks amended 18 park boundaries through orders-in-council. These amendments enhance recreation and camping opportunities for Albertans while protecting rare grasslands and addressing unresolved administrative issues and small site deregulations. The changes:
Collectively, these amendments add more than 1,400 hectares to Alberta’s provincial parks system, while removing approximately 50 hectares of land.
Establishment of New Parks Fact Sheets:
Park Amendments and Expansions Fact Sheets:
Deregulation Fact Sheets:
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