Land Use

Alberta’s Agricultural Lands: A Policy Toolbox for Moving from Conversion to Conservation   Now Available:Alberta’s Agricultural Lands A Policy Toolbox for Moving from Conversion to Conservation by Brenda Heelan Powell Published January 2021 Download   In anticipation of our...

Moving from Conversion to Conservation: ELC publishes Agricultural Lands Law and Policy in Alberta   Alberta’s agricultural lands support numerous social, economic and environmental benefits. Despite this, we have lost and continue...

Loss Prevention vs. Replacement:  Alberta Needs a Policy Framework for Sustainable Agriculture   The ELC’s Role in Moving from Conversion to Conservation With the support of our donors and noted experts in the field,...

Moving from Conversion to Conservation: Intermunicipal Planning and Agricultural Lands   Alberta has lost and continues to lose valuable agricultural lands.  As found in the Alberta Land Institute’s Economic Evaluation of Farmland...

 Amendments to the Environmental Powers of Municipalities: What has Changed? What Changes are on their Way?   Municipal powers for environmental protection and stewardship Municipalities play a key role in managing and protecting Alberta’s environment through...