Woodlot Association of Alberta
c/o Olson Office Management
P.O. Box 303
Beaverlodge, AB
T0H 0C0
Woodlot Association of Alberta
c/o Olson Office Management
P.O. Box 303
Beaverlodge, AB
T0H 0C0
Water
Fresh water is a vital resource which not only sustains life, but is required for many other needs such as industrial, recreational and aesthetic.
Water is prominent in Alberta landscapes and provides habitat for many different wildlife species.
Forests play a vital role in helping to keep water clean and safe. As such it is important that we as landowners make every effort to keep the water
on our land clean and to prevent contamination. In many cases, woodlots may be adjacent to, or even part of, cattle operations. An implication of
this is that we should make every effort to control watering and ensure the health of our streams. Not only is this good for our streams but also has
the benefit that the clean water results in better weight gain and healthier cattle. One mechanism to accomplish this is to fence the riparian area off
from grazing and use solar, wind powered pumping systems. Mechanically driven nose pumps can be an aid in such a system.
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