How to Use the Range Plant Community Guides and Recovery Strategies Guides for Project and Reclamation Planning in Grasslands – September 12, 2018
Range Health Assessment Training – September 13, 2018
Annual Fall Information Session – November 15, 2018
Registration is NOW OPEN for SALMTEC‘s Alberta Wetland
Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A) Training Course.
Visit www.SALMTEC.com to register!
ABWRET-A is a standardized method for evaluating the important natural functions of wetlands through analyzing computer and field data. Use of this method is required by the Government of Alberta to mitigate impacts on wetlands where Water Act approval is sought under the wetland policy. This method is also required for organizations that intend to participate in the Wetland Replacement Program. This course provides participants with a strong understanding of ABWRET-A. Both online learning and hands on field training from the creator of the wetland evaluation tool, Dr. Paul Adamus, are combined in this easily accessible course, to prepare you for the 2018 field season.
2018 Annual Fall Information Session
Claresholm Community Hall – November 15, 2018
A variety of stakeholders gather for one day to listen to presentations on grassland conservation and restoration. The open mike session fosters a collaborative environment for the exchange of current information and new ideas through short updates on emerging issues, current projects, restoration efforts and techniques for restoring native grassland habitats. The event includes our ‘traditional’ welcome cinnamon rolls, a catered lunch and plenty of opportunity to visit and network.
Stay tuned for the 2018 theme, rates and registration.
Our goal is to ensure that events and information are assessable to everyone. We rely on sponsorship to help with cost recovery and continuation of the Forum. Please contact us if you, or your organization, are interested in providing support for these events.
2018 Range Health Assessment Training – September 13, 2018
Designed for students, agrologists, ecologists, land owners, regulators, planners, reclamation practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about native grassland ecosystems.
Native Grasslands are healthy when production, soil stability, capture and release of water, nutrient cycling and functional diversity of native plants are performing well. Measuring the status of these key functions is the foundation of monitoring rangeland health.
This course offers field-based training on common plant identification, use of soils and landscape mapping (AGRASID and GVI) in relation to Alberta’s Range Plant Community Guides and Range Health Assessment Manuals. Designed to classify and assess grassland plant communities, these tools are critical for pre‐site assessments, reclamation design and restoration of native grassland.
Target Audience
Designed for students, agrologists, ecologists, land owners, regulators, planners, reclamation practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about native grassland ecosystems.
This course will provide valuable context to interpret the results of data collected in the upcoming AEP Conservation Assessments – Strategic Siting and Pre-disturbance Site Assessments for Industrial Activities on Native Grasslands.
Learning Objectives
2018 Fall Information Session – November 15, 2018
The FRF annual information session gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through ‘open mike’ project updates & mini presentations. Featured presentations on our 2017 agenda are:
Many thanks to our speakers, sponsors and participants.
Stay tuned for our next Information Session in 2018!
