Alberta Fish and Game Association
CONTACT INFORMATION
| Brad Fenson, Habitat Coordinator Alberta Fish & Game Association 6924 - 104th Street Edmonton AB, Canada T6H 2L7 Phone: 780-437-2342 Fax: 780-438-6872 Email: brad@afga.org Website: www.afga.org Or contact your local Alberta Fish and Game Association club. |
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Organization's mandate
"To promote through education, lobbying and programs, the conservation and utilization of fish and wildlife and to protect and enhance the habitat they depend on."
Geographic area of conservation program
All of Alberta.
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Areas (geographic) of particular focus The AFGA has no specific regions of focus. Thematic or ecological areas of focus Every potential conservation easement is evaluated in light of an ecological review on the property. Properties must score a certain percentage in order to qualify. The AFGA tries to focus on properties with native habitats. |
Donation or sales
The AFGA is not actively pursuing conservation easements at this time. However, the AFGA accepts donations of conservation easements. The AFGA will also purchase lands outright for appraised values.
Compensation
As a charitable organization, the AFGA can provide charitable receipts through the Ecological Gifts Program.
Minimum parcel size
No minimum parcel size.
Associated programs
In 1983, the executive of the Alberta Fish and Game Association had the foresight to see that critical habitat was disappearing at a rapid rate in Alberta and they set out to create the Wildlife Trust Fund, the province's first land trust. The Alberta Fish and Game Association's Volunteer Stewardship Program is a great way to become involved with the Wildlife Trust Fund. The AFGA relies heavily on these volunteers to monitor and report on these properties so they can be managed effectively.
Relationship with landowners
The AFGA seeks to engage interested landowners by incorporating landowners' historical values and principles into future management of conservation easement properties.
Support for landowners
The AFGA provides cost-sharing for appraisals if landowners are committed to working with the AFGA. The AFGA also provides support for the Ecological Gifts Program.
Stewardship activities
WHO: AFGA staff and volunteers monitor properties
HOW OFTEN: Twice a year
INFORMATION PROVIDED: Landowners are provided with a copy of the assessment if they wish one
Endowment fund
The AFGA has established an endowment fund. Funds are raised in a number of fashions, including requesting a donation from landowners.
Grazing
Grazing is allowed if it is used as a management tool to enhance habitat values and if the landowner defines grazing as an allowable use.
Public access on conservation easement lands
All properties are open for foot access to the public. Any legal recreation activities are allowed, however no overnight camping or fires are permitted.
Defense fund
The AFGA does not currently have a defense fund, however endowment fund monies could be used for legal defense.
