Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in Alberta during the spring and summer months. It’s natural to feel nervous about the upcoming wildfire season considering the severity of the 2023 season. Fortunately, there are steps you can take on your property to reduce the risk of damage in the event of a wildfire. We offer a range of services that help communities and their residents better protect themselves during wildfire season.
Ecosystem services (ES) are the benefits that nature provides to people. This includes everything from food and building materials to spiritual and recreational values.
Wildfires are a natural part of Canada's wildland ecosystem and play an integral role in nature. They recycle nutrients, regenerate the forest and create diverse vegetation that provides wildlife habitat.
Forests provide society with many beneficial ecosystem services, including wood products, biodiversity, fresh water, recreation and carbon storage.
If someone was to Google the term "environmental monitoring", they would get millions of hits, including a wide range of definitions; some of which are pretty complex. In its simplest form, "environmental monitoring" can be boiled down to "the process of gathering information or data on a regular basis".
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