Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC)

Box 52099, Garneau Postal Outlet
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2T5
http://www.anpc.ab.ca

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The Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC) strives to:
- Promote knowledge of Alberta`s native plants.
- Conserve Alberta`s native plant species and their habitats.
- Preserve plant species and habitat for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Environmental Commitment

- To preserve natural habitats and plant communities.
* To support legislation that protects native plants.
* To take action to establish, preserve and manage protected areas.
* To undertake Alberta projects jointly with groups such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada
- To encourage appropriate use of Alberta's native plants.
* To produce information on the use of native plants in land reclamation.
* To develop and distribute collection, salvage and management guidelines.
* To update a list of native seed sources and suppliers for horticulture and reclamation.

Social Commitment

- To educate individuals, industry, and government about native plants.
- To promote awareness of native plant issues through a newsletter, an annual workshop, and in the media.
- To co-ordinate information and activities concerning Alberta's native plants.
* To develop briefs or position papers for special projects; for example, biodiversity, forest vegetation management, wetlands, rare species or phenology.
* To organize field trips, plant studies and May Species Counts.
* To update lists of current research and conservation projects.

Listing Categories

Resources > Civil Society*** > Nature & Biodiversity
Resources > Ecosystems, Wildlife & Biodiversity
Resources > Forestry & Silviculture
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Home & Garden

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