The Alberta government has released a draft land-use plan for the Berland sub-region in northern Alberta and is inviting public feedback to help shape the area’s long-term management.
Starting Aug. 14, Albertans can submit their input through Nov. 12. The feedback will inform the final Berland sub-regional plan, establishing guidelines for key local activities, including forestry, agriculture, energy development, grazing, recreation, tourism, caribou habitat restoration, and traditional Indigenous land use.
“Gathering feedback is essential to advance land-use planning in Alberta,” said Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. “This draft plan aims to direct development while balancing economic, environmental and recreational priorities. Input from Albertans ensures land-use plans reflect the province’s needs and opportunities.”
Along with proposed regulatory sections, the draft plan seeks to align economic development and conservation while respecting treaty rights. Officials emphasized that the current draft is not final and will be refined based on submissions from Indigenous communities, local governments, industry stakeholders, and the public before final implementation.