EDMONTON — The Alberta government is inviting feedback on the draft South Athabasca sub-regional plan and regulations that will direct how land is used in this north-eastern part of the province.
The South Athabasca area covers more than 38,800 kilometres and supports many industries, including energy, forestry, agriculture, tourism and recreation, as well as Indigenous Treaty rights and traditional land uses, a release reads.
In particular, the region is located south of Fort McMurray and encompasses the communities of Lac La Biche and Cold Lake and overlaps Treaty 6, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 lands.
The draft plan, along with associated regulatory details, is based on discussions with Indigenous communities, local governments, industry and others.
It identifies conservation areas, supports caribou habitat restoration and outlines potential direction for activities such as forestry, grazing recreation and energy development.
Albertans can review the plan and give input starting Jan. 9.
Feedback runs until April 9 and will be used to help finalize the plan.
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