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ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS)

PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, October 1, 2020

BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS)

PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

DATE: August 6, 2020 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Brazeau County Administration Building, Drayton Valley, AB

EOC Meeting Room

1. Call to Order Chairperson

2. Introductions All

3. Additions to the Agenda All

Pg. 2 4. Adoption of the Agenda All

Pg. 3-7 5. Adoption of the June 4, 2020 Minutes All

6. Business Arising All

7. ALUS Brazeau Updatesa) Video Mini-Series Updateb) Revised Parameters for RBC Funding

Corbyn Pankonin

Pg. 8 8. ALUS by the Numbers Corbyn Pankonin

9. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest All

Pg. 9-20 Pg. 21-31 Pg. 32-44 Pg. 45-53

10. Project Proposal(s)a) 20E-001b) 20E-003c) 20E-004d) 20E-006

Corbyn Pankonin

Pg. 54-55 11. Project Updates Corbyn Pankonin

Pg. 56 12. Administrative Matters

a) 2020 ALUS PAC Meeting Schedule All

13. Adjournment Chairperson

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ALUS PAC Meeting –June 4, 2020

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MINUTES OF THE BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS) PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC), HELD IN THE BRAZEAU COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EOC MEETING ROOM, IN DRAYTON VALLEY, ALBERTA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020.

CALL TO ORDER C. Pankonin, ALUS Coordinator called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m. IN ATTENDANCE Duane Movald, Chairperson & Member-at-Large (via conference call)

Henry Hughes, Member-at-Large (via conference call) Allan Goddard, Member-at-Large (via conference call) Jessica Watson, West-Central Forage Association (via conference call) Mary Ellen Shain, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (via conference call) Kara Westerlund, Councillor Christine Campbell, ALUS Canada Western Hub Manager (via conference call) Dawnia McCann, Manager of Agricultural Services (via conference call) Corbyn Pankonin, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman / ALUS Coordinator Nancy Chambers, Recording Secretary

ABSENT Tonya Lwiwski, Cows & Fish

Lois Gerwien, Member-at-Large Art Goerzen, Member-at-Large Candace Vanin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

GUESTS None PUBLIC ATTENDANCE None

019-20 Moved by D. Movald to appoint K. Westerlund as Chairperson for the June 4, 2020 meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY INTRODUCTIONS No introductions were needed. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 020-20 Moved by A. Goddard to adopt the agenda as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 021-20 Moved by H. Hughes to adopt the minutes of the May 6, 2020,

ALUS PAC meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BUSINESS ARISING none

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ALUS BRAZEAU UPDATE Video Series Update

C. Pankonin discussed the idea of mini-series videos demonstrating the processes for starting an EOI, planning a project, establishing a project, showcasing established projects, and monitoring. She asked for suggestions for recording on a phone or other device and if an informal or a scripted video style would work best. She also asked if there are any additional topics or ideas. A. Goerzen joined the meeting at 9:15 a.m. via conference call. Members suggested to use a script to stay on topic for participants that may not be comfortable in front of a camera. It was suggested that a map to show where projects are taking place would be useful. It was agreed that phones should take good quality video. This time of year is ideal within the next month with the landscape greening up. The value comes in residents realizing what they can do on their own land. We can showcase what has been done in Brazeau but also show some ideas on what has been done in other ALUS communities. C. Campbell advised she has been working with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry rural extension and they are creating a webinar session with tips on videos and marketing. She expects that webinar to be held about the third week in June. 022-20 Moved by J. Watson to receive the Video Series Update for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ALUS BY THE NUMBERS C. Pankonin presented the ALUS by the Numbers report. It was confirmed

that two projects have been approved this year totalling approximately 38 acres, but the participants have not signed contracts yet.

023-20 Moved by M. E. Shain to receive the ALUS by the Numbers

report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST K. Westerlund reminded PAC members if there are any conflicts of interest,

they must be declared before proceeding to the discussion of the projects. No conflicts were declared.

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PROJECT PROPOSALS a) File: 20E-002

C. Pankonin presented file 20E-002 proposing project #1 for wildlife habitat creation on approximately 28.62 acres. A mockup of placement of the houses and piles was shown to the PAC. Further research indicated about 20, rather than 28 bird houses as originally shown in the overview, would be appropriate, given the addition of brush pile habitat. T. Lwiwski was unable to attend in person but reviewed the project proposal and provided comments via email which were read aloud by C. Pankonin. C. Pankonin confirmed the eligibility of the land, as it is still agricultural land, and provided research about placement and habitat for birds and bats. The Alberta Community Bat Program confirmed they support the project and it could be used for future educational purposed and tours. They recommended planting Balsam Poplar, but bats will also nest in Aspen, which is what the majority of this tree stand is. Members discussed the creativity of this project to make a workable idea. Members agreed on the eligibility of the lands as agricultural land and felt the investment for the return is a good deal. Members also suggested the planting of berry plants would also create pollinator habitat as a bonus spin off. Mounting of the houses on poles may be advantageous, rather than nailing to trees. If 20 houses are used, rather than 28 as shown in the proposal, we can direct some of those funds toward poles. C. Campbell mentioned the Alberta Community Bat Program is really interested in partnering with ALUS participants to do bat counts and food analysis. She also suggested that groups such as the Junior Forest Wardens, Girl Guides or a local shop class may be interested in partnering to build boxes. C. Campbell confirmed Little Brown Myotis bats are native to this area. White Nose Syndrome, while not currently known to be a disease affecting Alberta populations, is a great concern for Little Brown Myotis bats so if we can help to provide habitat, it will help with population numbers affected by this disease. C. Campbell also noted the importance of the extra planting proposed in the project to provide more water quality improvement.

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024-20 Moved by A. Goerzen that the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the bird and bat houses, shrubs and equipment rental, as well as annual payment at the existing forest rate of $15.00 per acre for the area contained within the forested area (28.62 acres) for Project 1, File 20E-002.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

M. E. Shain left the call at 9:56 a.m. PROJECT UPDATES C. Pankonin reviewed the project updates for files 19E-001, 19E-002, 19E-003,

19E-004, 19E-005 and 19E-007.

C. Pankonin advised the participant for file 19E-001 has submitted a written request for an extension to complete his project. 025-20 Moved by D. Movald to grant an extension to October 1, 2020

for File 19E-001. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Pankonin advised a verbal extension request was received by the producers for File 19E-002 and she requested a written request. However, a written extension request was not received. The deadline to sign the contract and complete the work is June 5, 2020. As the contract has not been signed and no work started, it was suggested to let the file expire. A letter will be sent to the producer by Administration to close the file and invite them to re-apply in the future if they wish to proceed with a project. 026-20 Moved by A. Goddard to accept the project updates report for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. Movald brought forward the issue of participants not completing projects. He suggested adding a deposit when accepting the EOI which would be refunded or taken off the project costs when the project was completed. 027-20 Moved by D. Movald to direct Administration to look into ways

to incentivize the completion of approved projects. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS a) 2020 ALUS PAC Meeting Schedule

No changes to the schedule were noted.

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ADJOURNMENT 028-20 Moved by A. Goerzen to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY _________________________

Kara Westerlund Chairperson _________________________ Corbyn Pankonin ALUS Coordinator

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TOTALS to end

of 2019

TOTALS for

2020 to Date

GRAND

TOTALSTotal number of contracts signed 13 1 14

Number of projects approved 27 3 30

Acres enrolled under contract 391.10 28.62 419.72

EXTERNAL FUNDERS (GRANTS RECEIVED)2015 ‐ Weston 2,000.00$ 2015 ‐ NCP 5,000.00$ 2017 ‐ Bissett 18,800.00$ 2017 ‐ Weston 10,000.00$ 2018 ‐ WRRP 20,000.00$ 2019 ‐ WRRP 19,756.00$ 2020 ‐ RBC (projected) 1,700.00$ 2020 ‐WRRP (projected) 45,000.00$

Total External Funds Received 122,256.00$

FUNDS PAID OUT BY BRAZEAU (from funders & ALUS Brazeau)Establishment costs paid to date 23,993.54$ 2017 Annual payments paid out 2,900.75$ 2018 Annual payments paid out 8,531.44$ 2019 Annual payments paid out 10,343.00$ 2020 Annual payments paid out ‐$

Total Paid Out By Brazeau 45,768.73$

FUNDING PAID BY OTHERS

COMMITTED FUNDS **

Establishment costs 20,953.58$

2020 Annual payments 14,634.70$

2021 Annual payments 14,634.70$

2022 Annual payments 11,733.94$ 2023 Annual payments 6,103.26$ 2024 Annual payments 4,291.70$

Total Committed Funds 72,351.88$ ** as approved by PAC

ALUS By the Numbers ‐ as of August 6, 2020

Establishment Costs paid by AWE in 2016 for

7 participants92,283.76$

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20E-001 Project Overview

FARM OPERATION INFORMATION The participants are the owners of a cattle operation on 301.75 acres. There will be 70 cows caved out in the winter within their operation. They also have a variety of horses, goats and chickens. The pastures are rotationally grazed and monitored regularly to help prevent overgrazing. There are two parcels of land used in the farming operation; one parcel is owned by the participant and the other is a Crown Land lease. The homestead parcel is 141.15 acres, with the house and farm yard being located in the north east corner. The rest of the land is pasture. The Crown Land parcel of land is 160.3 acres of forested pasture land. A creek flows through both parcels of land. The forested parcel has a beaver pond located on the east side of the property. This pond has a beaver family currently living there with a variety of plant diversity. There are three project proposals. Project 1 would be to plant some shrubs throughout the home quarter creek. There is currently some hummocking and pugging from cattle grazing throughout the year, as well as some erosion. Planting trees will help reestablish some of the bank, will help increase water quality and prevent further erosion. Planting shrubs can also provide physical separation between agricultural activities and sensitive areas. It can also be an additional food source and habitat for wildlife. The three zone design would be best suited for this project, as it is a narrow watercourse with a small floodplain. With the three zone design, trees are planted in rows, rows are approximately 2m apart. Planting spacing will be determined on what species are planted. Because the grass is already well established, no grass seeding would be required (zone 3). The riparian area was fenced a couple years ago and gets grazed once a year, in the spring. To prevent a high mortality rate of the shrubs the riparian area would be ungrazed until the shrubs were established. Project 2 would consist of installing a solar waterer in the forested Crown Land parcel at the beaver pond. After much consideration and research the best approach to prevent the cattle from using the beaver pond is to put up electric fence around the area. There are many benefits to adding a solar waterer to the area. Firstly, by having a waterer it will encourage cattle not to drink from the pond. This will improve pond health, prevent erosion and bank damage and will protect the sensitive area of the pond. It will also improve cattle health and increase weight gain of the cattle. Project 3 would be placing bird houses and bat houses throughout the fenced off wetland area. The area was fenced off a couple years ago to prevent cattle from damaging the sensitive area. Cattle rarely graze this area; only on dry years or for a very short time. The participants would like to increase the bird and bat population in the area. This specific area would attract birds such as flycatchers, warblers, eastern phoebes and many more. It is also important to try to conserve the bat population, as the Little Brown Myotis is an endangered species. The area of land proposed for enrolment is 28.83 acres of project area, of which 17.23 acres are for the tree planting, 0.77 acres are for the solar waterer and 10.83 acres are for the bird and bat houses. The total area of the titled and leased land is 301.75 acres. With the total enrollment being 28.83 acres, it would be 9.55% of the total titled and leased land.

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BRAZEAU PAC CRITERIA The producer meets all three criteria:

1) Has farm tax status; 2) Land is being actively farmed as pasture; and 3) Project enrolls less than 20% of the titled and/or leased land into the program (9.55%).

LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION

• Falls within the Boreal Forest Natural Region. • Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregion. • Undulating plains and hummocky uplands. Mainly till with significant lacustrine (Peace

Lowlands). • Orthic and Dark Gray Luvisols. Brunisols on sands. Wetlands are Mesisols and Gleysols. • Aspen forests with shrubby understories, some white spruce, jack pine on dry sites. Peatlands

common. Soil is most commonly Orthic Gray Luvisols. • Land is relatively flat except for the riparian area in the forested pasture.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project 1 – Tree Planting

Project Name: Tree Planting Estimated Acreage/Distance: 17.23 acres

Classification Riparian Restoration and Bank Stabilization. Location Description: Quarter section with creek running north south. Project Details & Timeline:

Tree planting to help prevent erosion and protect stream. Planting will be completed over the 2020 season.

Materials & Labour: Ordering, picking up and planting trees are the responsibility of the participant.

Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Help with bank stabilization and prevent erosion. Improved water quality and

increase wildlife habitat. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 17.23 acres of riparian area, which is already fenced. There is a caveat on the title for the home property regarding a purchase agreement for road widening. Waiting on confirmation from Public Works to confirm there is no conflict with the project area.

Project 1 Details Cost Estimate

ALUS Portion Annual Payments

Tree Planting Materials & Labour

$500

$250

N/A

Riparian Area Enhancement

15.80 ac N/A N/A 15.80 ac x $37.50 = $592.50

Waterbody 1.43 ac N/A N/A 1.43 ac x $20 = $28.60

Totals 17.23 ac $500 $250 $621.11 x 5 years = $3,105.50

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Project 2 – Solar Waterer & Riparian Fencing

Project Name: Solar Waterer & Riparian Fencing

Estimated Acreage/Distance: 0.77 acres 90 m

Classification Water quality improvement Location Description: By the beaver pond on forested pasture. Project Details & Timeline: Place solar waterer by beaver pond.

Materials & Labour: Solar waterer and electric fence. Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Improve water quality and riparian health. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 0.77 acres of wetland. The participants currently hold a grazing lease agreement with the province, expiring in 2025. They are required to fill out a range improvement application for provincial approval.



Solar Waterer Materials & Labour

$10,398.85

$5,199.43

N/A

Electric Fence Materials & Labour

$2000 $1000 N/A

Wetland 0.77 ac N/A N/A 0.77 ac x $20 = $15.40

Totals 0.77 ac $12,398.85 $6,199.43 $15.40 x 5 years = $77

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Project 3 – Wildlife Habitat Creation

Project Name: Wildlife Habitat Estimated Acreage/Distance: 10.83 acres

Classification Wildlife Habitat Location Description: Fenced off forested wetland on the west side of property. Project Details & Timeline: Placing bird houses and bat houses throughout project area.

Materials & Labour: Bird houses and bat houses. Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Increasing habitat for wildlife. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 10.83 acres of forest wetland area on the west side of home property.



Wildlife Habitat Creation

Materials & Labour

$650

$325

N/A

Forest Enhancement

10.83 ac N/A N/A 10.83 ac x $20 = $216.60

Totals 28.62 ac $1,972.50 $986.25 $216.60 x 5 years = $1,083

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Recommending a five year agreement.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the tree planting costs as well as the annual payment at the pasture rate of $37.50 per acre for the riparian pasture area contained within the exclusion fencing (15.80 acres), and annual payment at the existing permanent wetland rate of $20 per acre for the wetland area contained within the exclusion fencing (1.43 acres) for Project 1, File 20E-001, providing there are no conflicts with the caveat.

2. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the solar waterer and fencing as well as the annual payment at the wetland rate of $20 per acre for the wetland contained within the fence (0.77 acres) for Project 2, File 20E-001, subject to provincial approval.

3. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the bird and bat houses, as well as annual payment at the existing wetland rate of $20 per acre for the area contained within the forested wetland area (10.83 acres) for Project 3, File 20E-001.

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SITE MAPParticipant: 20E-001

Map Created On: July 29, 2020

Rural Address

Brazeau County, AB

LegendWater

Solar Waterer

Proposed Area

Proposed Fenceline

Proposed Plants

Proposed Waterer

Existing Fenceline

ProposedBatHouse

ProposedBirdHouse

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EstimateDate

2020-07-06

Estimate #

1725

Name / Address

Teresa GoerzenDrayton Valley AB

1348616 Alberta Ltd (Sundog Solar)

Box 1945Sundre, AB T0M 1X0

Project

GST/HST No. 837730019

Total

Description Qty Rate Total

option 2310 watt SDM 45 system with wheeled classic trailer includes,pump, control box, pump float. float switch, rope, wire, module,batteru interconnects, 100 ft of hose and camlocks

1 8,477.00 8,477.00

6 volt batteries 4 190.00 760.00GST on sales 5.00% 461.85

$9,698.85

Fencing Cost:Roughly $500 in materials to fence off the beaver pond with electric fence.

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CPankonin

FOIP

Estimated Costs Birdhouses = $20-$30 each* Bat houses = $25-$50 each* *Average based on Kijiji ads in Alberta It is recommended to have no more than 4 houses per acre of land. Bird houses = 1 x 10 acres = 10 houses for the project area 10 houses x $30 = $300 Bat houses = more bat houses are better, they like having them clustered together 7 houses x $50 = $350 (# of houses was estimated based on ideal location)

Sherwoods Forest Price List Received as per telephone call

Wild raspberry 2 yr old = $8/plant 4 yr old = $18/plant

Chokecherry 2 yr old = $6/plant 4 yr old = $18/plant

Saskatoon 2 yr old = $3.50/plant 4 yr old = $18/plant

Red Osier Dogwood (bare root) 2 yr old = $3.50/plant 4 yr old = $18/plant

Balsam Poplar (sets of 15) 2 yr old = $6/plant 4 yr old = $18/plant

Alberta Community Bat Program recommended planting some Balsam Poplar if required, as they are preferred by bats. However, bats will also use Aspens as they are available.

Tree Amount Price/plant Price Saskatoon 20 $3.50 $70 Chokecherry 20 $6 $120 Raspberry 20 $8 $160 Dogwood 20 $3.50 $70 Poplar 10 $6 $60 Total $480

Bird houses = $300 Bat houses = $350 Shrubs = $480 Total = $1,130

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FARM OPERATION INFORMATION The participants are new to the Brazeau County area. They bought their farm in the springtime; total land size is 317 acres. The participants have two quarters, with the farmyard located on the eastern quarter and the proposed project located on the quarter to the west. Recently, the participants bought sheep and cattle will be fall and winter grazed throughout the property. Based on aerial photos most of the area in the past was used as hayland and pasture land with a large amount of bush area. The farm yard is located more to the east side of the property and the rest is farm land. This property is close to the North Saskatchewan River and all water on the property flows into the river. There is a large beaver pond in the north west corner of the property. There are currently no beavers in the pond; however, the landowners realize the importance of beavers and would like beavers to be naturally re-introduced to the area. Beavers are considered nature’s ecosystem engineers. Their importance trickles down to benefit waterways, other species and humans. When beavers create dams the water slows and ponds or wetlands are usually formed. Research shows that roughly 85% of native fauna rely on wetlands. These wetlands also store water and slow runoff. The participants would like to fence off a large part of the north west forested area where the beaver pond is located to prevent cows from grazing throughout that area. This will help protect and preserve this sensitive area. There is also a low lying wet area in the south west part of the forested area which will also be included in the project. The area of land proposed for enrollment from is 54.54 acres of forested land and 0.98 acres of waterbody. The total area of titled land is 317 acres and total enrollment is 55.52 acres which is 17.51% of the total area. BRAZEAU PAC CRITERIA The producer meets two of the three criteria:

1) Has farm tax status 2) Project enrolls less than 20% of total titled/leased land (17.51%); and 3) Land is actively use as farmland.




common. Soil is most commonly Orthic Gray Luvisols. • Land is relatively flat.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project 1 – Fencing

Project Name: Exclusion Fencing Estimated Acreage/Distance: 55.52 acres 1.14 km

Classification Habitat Restoration and Protection Location Description: North forested area on west quarter. Project Details & Timeline:

Fence will protect and preserve the sensitive area. Fencing installation will be done in the 2020 season.

Materials & Labour: Four strand barb wire fence. Site Preparation: Tree clearing Project Benefits: Help naturally re-introduce beavers, help conserve native area. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 0.98 acres of permanent waterbody (beaver pond and unnamed creek) and 54.54 acres of forested land.



Exclusion Fencing

Materials & Labour

$ 7,908.44 $6.61/m

$3,954.22 N/A

Exclusion Fencing

Site Prep $7,800 $3,900 N/A

Wetland Enhancement

0.98 ac N/A N/A 0.98 ac x $20 = $19.60

Forest (Existing)

54.54 ac N/A N/A 54.54 ac x $15 = $818.10

Totals 55.52 ac $15,708.44 $7,854.22 $837.70 x 5 years = $4188.50

RECOMMENDATION This project is presented in accordance with the participant’s original proposal. After further discussion with the participant, another scenario was presented. Rather than paying for the large amount of mulching to be done, the diagonal fence could be adjusted to include more forested area. This would make the project larger than 20% (21%). However, fencing and mulching cost would be less. PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Recommending a five year agreement. RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the exclusion fencing establishment costs, and a 50% cost-share for site prep costs, as well as annual payment at the existing forest rate of $15.00 per acre for the area contained within the exclusion area (54.54 acres) and annual payment at the wetland rate of $20 per acre for the area contained in the exclusion area (0.98 acres) for Project 1, File 20E-003.

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Recommendation Enlarge the project area slightly and include a few more trees. This would lower establishment costs. Proposed Area = 66.96 acres (21% of titled land) Fence Length = 948.04 m Fence Cost = $6.61/m x 948.04 m = $6,266.54 Mulching Length = 403 m Mulching Cost = $260/hr x 12 hours = $3,120

Project 1 Recommendation

Details Cost Estimate


Exclusion Fencing Materials & Labour

$ 6,266.54 $6.61/m

$3,133.27 N/A

Exclusion Fencing Site Prep $3,120 $1,560 N/A

Wetland Enhancement

0.98 ac N/A N/A 0.98 ac x $20 = $19.60

Forest (Existing) 54.54 ac N/A N/A 54.54 ac x $15 = $818.10

Totals 55.52 ac $9,386.54 $4,693.27 $837.70 x 5 years = $4188.50

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Map Imagery 2017



Rural Address

Brazeau County, AB

Legend

Water

Proposed Area

Proposed Fenceline

Existing Fenceline

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Rural Address

Brazeau County, AB

Legend

Water

Proposed Area

Proposed Fenceline

Existing Fenceline

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INVOICE # QuoteClient:

Oil Company:

WorkPermitBreton Alberta Wells

Quote to drive to and build 1.4 mile 4 wire barbwire fence

Job Start Date: Job End Date:

DESCRIPTION Rate #items / kms / HR AMOUNT

Labour with helper $125.00 65 $8,125.00$0.00

Line posts 4.25"by 7ft $8.00 490 $3,920.00Brace Post 5.5"by 8ft $13.00 34 $442.004X4 Treated brace 8ft $12.00 24 $288.00Barb Wire $83.00 22 $1,826.00Brace nails/Brace wire/Stapples $150.00 1 $150.00Pickets $4.50 21 $94.50Gate latches $20.00 1 $20.00

$0.00$0.00$0.00

SUBTOTAL: $14,865.505% GST: $743.28

TOTAL $15,608.78

Terms: 5% after 15 days

Aim Right Contracting Ltd

PH: CELL: (780) [email protected]

GST# 820752947RT0001

Box 95 Buck creek Ab T0C 0S0

Make all cheques payable to:Aim Right Contracting Ltd

Any changes to this invoice must be approved by :

Tyler Weaver (780) 312-0375 or email [email protected]

Quote will be different cause the project was changed slightly after quote was completed.

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CPankonin

FOIP

Land Clearing Quote (Based on research)

Brushing and Mulching = $260/hour Length of time = 3-4 Days

30 hours x $260/hour = $7,800

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FARM OPERATION INFORMATION The participants are the owners of a cattle operation on 321 acres. Most of their cattle go to other pasture for summer grazing and the parcels of land are used for hayland. During the winter cattle are brought back to the home quarter and adjacent quarter and kept on the hay land. There are also a variety of horses, goats and chickens on the farm. The pastures are monitored closely to help prevent overgrazing. There are two parcels of land used in the farming operation. The farm yard is located in the north west corner of the north quarter, while the remainder of the land is pasture/hay land. There are various creeks that flow through the property. Many efforts have been made to keep the cattle out of the creeks by putting up temporary fencing; however, the cattle kept breaking through the fences. Two dugouts are located close to the creek, one in the north end and another in the south. There are a few cattle crossings made by the landowner throughout the creek; one is built up, one has rocks added and one is a natural crossing. There has been some concern of cattle getting injured in the creek. Some areas of the creek are in good health while other areas have quite a bit of damage. There are two project proposals. Project 1 would be to install fencing along both sides of the creek. There is currently some hummocking and pugging from the cattle, as well as quite a bit of erosion and bank degradation. Fencing off the riparian area will prevent further damage of the banks and will help re-establish a healthy environment. Project 2 would consist of installing a solar waterer beside each of the two dugouts. These dugouts are already included into the project area so no further fencing would be required. Solar waterers are required because there would no longer be access to a water source. By excluding the cattle from the streambank the sediment can settle which will help provide cleaner water and help the aquatic macroinvertebrates. Furthermore, fencing off the riparian area will improve herd health and increase calf weight gain. Research shows that cattle drinking clean water can have up to ¼- ½ of a pound weight gain per calf per day. The area of land proposed for enrolment is 23.17 acres of riparian area and 1.5 acres of waterbody. The total area of the titled and leased land is 321 acres. With the total enrollment being 24.67 acres, it would be 7.68% of the total titled and leased land. BRAZEAU PAC CRITERIA The producer meets all three criteria:

1) Has farm tax status; 2) Land is being actively farmed as pasture; and 3) Project enrolls less than 20% of the titled and/or leased land into the program (7.68%)

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• Falls on the edge of the Boreal Forest Natural Region and Foothills Natural Region. • Between the Central Mixedwood Natural Subregion and the Lower Foothills Natural Subregion. • Undulating plains, some hummocky uplands. Equal proportions of till, lacustrine, and fluvial

materials. • Closed-canopy mixedwood; aspen dominant in early seral stages, white spruce increasing with

age; jack pine common on sandy sites; black spruce (tamarack stands) common on extensive peatlands.

• Land is relatively flat except for the riparian area in the forested pasture. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project 1 – Exclusion Fencing

Project Name: Riparian Fence Exclusion Estimated Acreage/Distance: 24.67 acres 3393.59 m

Classification Riparian Restoration and Bank Stabilization. Location Description: Two quarter sections with creek running from south to north. Project Details & Timeline:

Fencing to help prevent further degradation of the stream. Fencing will be completed over the 2020 season.

Materials & Labour: Four strand barbed wire fence and posts Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Help with bank stabilization and prevent degradation. Improved water quality

and increase microorganisms. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 23.17 acres of riparian area, and 1.5 acres of waterbody.



Fence Exclusion

Materials & Labour

$20,460.30 $6.03/m

$10,230.15

N/A

Riparian Area Enhancement

23.17 ac N/A N/A 23.17 ac x $37.50 = $868.88

Waterbody 1.5 ac N/A N/A 1.5 ac x $20 = $30

Totals 24.67 ac $20,460.30 $10,230.15 $898.88 x 5 years = $4,494.40

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Project 2 – Solar Waterer

Project Name: Solar Waterer Estimated Acreage/Distance: Classification Riparian Habitat Restoration and Protection. Location Description: By the two dugouts on each end of the property Project Details & Timeline: Solar waterers will be place so that cattle have an access to water.

Materials & Labour: Solar waterer. Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Reduce riparian area compaction and improve drinking water for livestock. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 0.42 acres of dugout.



Two Solar Waterers

Materials & Labour

$10,510.50

$5255.25

N/A

Wetland 0.42 ac N/A N/A *calculated above*

Totals $10,510.50 $5,255.25 PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Recommending a five year agreement.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the fencing costs as well as the annual payment at the pasture rate of $37.50 per acre for the riparian pasture area contained within the exclusion fencing (23.17 acres), and annual payment at the existing permanent wetland rate of $20 per acre for the wetland area contained within the exclusion fencing (1.5 acres) for Project 1, File 20E-004.

2. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the two solar waterers for Project 2, File 20E-004.

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FARM OPERATION INFORMATION The participants are owners of a cattle, crop and hay operation on 923.5 acres. There were 170 cows calved out this spring but 150 head usually stay back each year. Pastures are rotationally grazed and crops are rotated as well. The field just east of the project area is hayed every fall, but is being turned into the calving yard after harvest. During the winter months the cows are pastured throughout the east fields and have access to the forested area for shelter. Throughout the years the cows have begun to damage the trees; breaking branches and disturbing the soil. The project would consist of fencing off the remainder of the trees to prevent the cattle from being able to access the area. This will give the trees an opportunity to regrow and redevelop. Because the cattle will no longer have access to this area, the participants would like to plant some trees along the south oil lease fenceline to help block some wind for the cattle. While the trees are establishing wind break fence would be set up along that fenceline. In the south part of the project area there is a dugout with a small draw that travels into an unnamed creek, which flows into Buck Lake Creek. By inhibiting access to this draw, it will allow for cleaner water, as well as protect the streambank. The area of land proposed for enrollment from is 31.4 acres of forested land. The total area of titled land is 923.5 acres with total enrollment being 31.4 acres, which is 3.4% of the total area. BRAZEAU PAC CRITERIA The producer meets two of the three criteria:

1) Has farm tax status 2) Project enrolls less than 20% of total titled/leased land (3.4%); and 3) Land is actively use as farmland.




common. Soil is most commonly Orthic Gray Luvisols. • Land is relatively flat.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project 1 – Fencing

Project Name: Exclusion Fencing Estimated Acreage/Distance: 31.4 acres 333.86 m

Classification Habitat Restoration and Protection Location Description: Forested area between two fields. Project Details & Timeline:

Fence will protect and preserve the forested area. Fencing installation will be done in the 2020 season.

Materials & Labour: Four strand barb wire fence. Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Allow trees to grow and re-establish Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 31.4 acres of forested land.



Exclusion Fencing

Materials & Labour

$ 2,337.02 $7/m

$1,168.51 N/A

Forest (Existing)

31.4 ac N/A N/A 31.4 ac x $15 = $471

Totals 31.4 ac $2,337.02 $1,168.51 $471 x 5 years = $2,355

Project 2 – Tree Planting

Project Name: Tree Planting Estimated Acreage/Distance: Classification Shelterbelt Location Description: Forested area between two fields. Project Details & Timeline:

Tree Planting will create for shelter against the north winds as well as help reforest the area.

Materials & Labour: Tree planters and tree Site Preparation: N/A Project Benefits: Will add more trees to the forested area. Will create more shelterbelt. Project Partners: WRRP

The proposed project includes 0.27 acres of clearing.

Project 2 Details Cost Estimate ALUS Portion Tree Planting Materials

& Labour $1,160

$580

Totals $1,160 $580

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PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Recommending a five year agreement. RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the exclusion fencing establishment costs, as well as annual payment at the existing forest rate of $15.00 per acre for the area contained within the exclusion area (31.4 acres) for Project 1, File 20E-006.

2. That the PAC approve a 50% cost-share for the tree planting costs for Project 2, File 20E-006.

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Price List Fencing Quote Because of the timing that the participant filled out the EOI and this meeting, we were unable to get a proper fencing quote. However, with the knowledge learnt and from experience most quotes come in between $6-$7/m for both materials and labour. Fence Length = 333.86 m Fence Cost = $7/m Fence Price = 333.86 m x $7/m = $2,337.02 Tree Quote Sherwoods Forest Price List

Spruce – 6 ft $15/ ft $90 Pine – 6 ft $15/ ft $90 Spruce 2 G $20 Pine 2 G $20 Poplar 2 G $20

Tree Time Price List

White Spruce 1 yr seedlings $2.49 Lodgepole Pine 2 yr seedlings $3.59

Planting space 2.5 m Row spacing 6 m

1st row = 19 trees 2nd row = 16 trees 3rd row = 12 trees 4th row = 7 trees 5th row = 4 trees Total Trees = 58 trees 58 trees x $20 = $1,160

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Project Updates – as of July 30, 2020

19E-001 Project 1 – Riparian/Creek Exclusion Fencing (916.17 m and approximately 25.37 acres) Project 2 – Tree Planting for Bank Stabilization Project 3 – Shelterbelt Tree Planting

Completed: Approved by PAC June 5, 2019 Contract signed June 24, 2019 Project 1 - Fence installed by producer in the summer of 2018 Project 3 - Shelterbelt tree planting completed in October of 2019 Establishment costs paid to producer for projects 1 & 3 Letter sent to producer to remind them of deadlines for completion of Project 2

To Do: • Project 2 - Producer to complete tree planting for bank stabilization – as per ALUS-1

Policy, deadline is June 5, 2020 to complete work – extension to October 1, 2020 granted by the PAC.

• ALUS Coordinator to do final inspection• Update map and contract• Make payment to producer for project 2 establishment costs

19E-002 Project 1 – Riparian/Creek Exclusion Fencing (approximately 1619.8 m and 11.44 acres)

• File closed on June 8, 2020, as contract was not signed and work not completed withinone year of PAC approved, as per ALUS-1 Policy.

19E-003 Project 1 – Wetland Restoration Fencing (approximately 1101.28 m and 16.11 acres) Project 2 – Tree Planting

Completed: Approved by PAC October 3, 2019 Letter sent to producer to remind them of deadlines for signing Participant Agreement

and completion of projects

To Do: • Producer to determine if they will proceed with project

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19E-004 Project 1 – Wetland Exclusion Fencing (approximately 745.31 m and 9.4 acres) Project 2 – Tree Planting Completed: Approved by PAC October 3, 2019 Letter sent to producer to remind them of deadlines for signing Participant Agreement

and completion of projects To Do:

• It does not appear the participants will proceed with the project. We will get confirmation in writing by the participants prior to closing the file.

19E-005 Project 1 – Wetland Exclusion Fencing (approximately 971.39 m and 24.74 acres) Completed: Approved by PAC February 6, 2020

To Do:

• Applicant to sign agreement • Site assessment to confirm annual payment rate of $15/acre or $20/acre • Applicant to proceed with fencing

19E-007 Project 1 – Riparian/Creek Exclusion Fencing (approximately 952.85 m and 13.49 acres) Completed: Approved by PAC May 6, 2020

To Do:

• Applicant to sign agreement • Applicant to proceed with fencing

20E-001 Project 1 – Wildlife Habitat (approximately 28.62 acres) Completed: Approved by PAC June 4, 2020 Participant Agreement signed June 30, 2020

To Do:

• Applicant to proceed with installation of bird and bat houses, planting shrubs and creation of bush piles for habitat.

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Revised: April 14, 2020

BRAZEAU COUNTY

2020 ALUS PAC Meeting Schedule

February 6, 2020

April 2, 2020

May 6, 2020

June 4, 2020

August 6, 2020

October 1, 2020

December 3, 2020

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