Resources and publications relevant to natural areas conservation, management and state of Edmonton's natural areas.
These policies have been approved by Edmonton City Council or Corporate Leadership Team.
Natural Area Systems Policy C531
Corporate Tree Management Policy C456C
Integrated Pest Management Policy C501A
Parkland and North Saskatchewan River Valley Utility Installation Policy C307
Natural Connections Strategic Conservation Plan
The City of Edmonton's strategic natural areas conservation plan. This plan introduces an ecological network approach to planning for the protection of Edmonton's natural areas.
Urban Parks Management Plan
This plan will guide the acquisition, maintenance, development, preservation and use of parkland from 2006 - 2016.
North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
Addresses the protection of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System as part of Edmonton's natural areas network, and establishes the principles for future implementation plans and programs for parks development.
Ribbon of Green Concept and Master Plan
The current planning framework for open space development in the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System. The Concept Plan presents "a collective public vision for the River Valley" and establishes the framework for the Master Plan. The Master Plan establishes policy guidelines for the "long-term development, use and care of the entire valley".
Breathe
The City of Edmonton's Green Network Strategy. The main goal of this strategy is to plan and sustain a healthy city by encouraging connection and integration of open space at the site, neighbourhood, city and regional levels.
Environmental Sensitivity Project - 2017
Urban Primary Land and Vegetation Inventory - 2015
Rural Southeast Wetland Assessment - Spencer Environmental 2011
2008 Natural Areas Loss Assessment - Golder 2009
2007 Natural Areas Loss Assessment - Golder 2008
Natural Areas in Edmonton: An Assessment of Conservation Value and Potential - Geowest 1999
Inventory of Environmentally Sensitive and Significant Natural Areas - Geowest 1993
Urban Natural History Interpretive Sites In and Adjacent To Edmonton - City of Edmonton 1986
Biodiversity Report
An inventory of local City and community biodiversity initiatives, as well as an overview of Edmonton's conservation governance structure.
Biodiversity Action Plan
An action plan which provides implementation direction for the Natural Connections Strategic Plan.
Conservation Planning Checklist
A guide for planners, applicants and consultants, outlining conservation requirements related to development in Edmonton.
Alberta Land Use Framework
Government of Alberta 2009
Consists of seven strategies to improve land-use decision-making in Alberta, including the development of regional land-use plans and cumulative effects management to consider development impact on land, air and water.
Alberta's Wetlands: A Law and Policy Guide
Arlene Kwasniak - Environmental Law Centre 2001
Outlines the various laws and policies that may affect the condition and/or existence of Alberta's wetlands.
Alberta Wetland Policy: Wetland Management in the Settled Areas of Alberta
Alberta Water Resources Commission 1993
Alberta's current wetland policy.
Land Use Policies
Alberta Municipal Affairs 1996
Intended to help municipalities to harmonize provincial and municipal policy initiatives at the local land-use planning level.
The Legislative Framework for Municipal Planning, Subdivision and Development Control
Alberta Municipal Affairs 2002
Discusses the legislated municipal planning framework, outlines the steps in the subdivision and development control process, and notes the statutory exemptions and limitations to municipal planning authority.
Sustainable Resource Development's Standard Recommendations to Municipal Subdivision Referrals
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2012
Includes recommended minimum Environmental Reserve widths.
Water Bodies and the Management of Bed and Shores
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 1997
An information sheet about the ownership and management of the bed and shore of water bodies in Alberta.
Wetland Strategy (12.92 MB)
City of Edmonton 2012
Planning Considerations for Wildlife Passages in Urban Areas
Government of Alberta 2011
A document providing project-specific guidance for determining whether wildlife accommodation is required, and best practices for incorporating such a consideration into environmental assessments.
Canadian Ecological Gifts Program Handbook
Environment Canada 2011
A handbook intended for use by donors, recipients, and others interested in the federal government's Ecological Gifts Program. This program provides a way for Canadian who own ecologically sensitive land to protect nature in exchange for significant tax benefits.