ENS3110 Integrated Resource Management

1.1 describe principles of supply-side resource management and demand-side resource management by citing examples of each within Alberta

1.2 compare principles of integrated land use with principles of multiple use management by citing examples of each within Alberta

1.3 explain sustainable development and resource management within the context of Alberta’s natural resources

1.4 examine local opportunities for consultation and public involvement in resource management decisions; e.g., community associations, industry, local government, provincial departments and/or agencies

2.1 explain the mandate and responsibilities of key government departments and agencies in managing natural resources within provincial boundaries; e.g., disposition of mineral rights, regulation of exploration and development, development of conservation practices and environmental standards, collection of fair returns from resource development

2.2 explain current and potential opportunities for industry, NGO and public interest group involvement in managing natural resources within provincial boundaries

2.3 examine the role of important federal and provincial legislation in managing exploration and development activities within one of Alberta’s natural resource industries

2.4 evaluate the short- and long-term effects of one or more government legislations and regulations on one of Alberta’s natural resources

3.1 explain how approvals (in the form of permits, licenses, leases and other legal agreements) are used to grant exploration and/or development rights

3.2 identify factors that determine the nature of approvals required for a development activity; e.g., resource ownership (public or private), type of resource to be developed

3.3 identify criteria taken into consideration when reviewing development applications and granting project approvals; e.g., sustainable development, reclamation of land, environmental protection, market demands and fluctuations, estimated returns and production life, integrated use of land

3.4 examine departments and/or agencies that have the authority to grant approval for a selected development project

3.5 examine the intent of different permits, licenses and/or agreements required prior to commencing the development project

3.6 examine requirements for the renewal and/or extension of different permits, licenses and agreements

3.7 explain the role of consultation with stakeholders (other resource users and public) in allocating land and resources for development, and in balancing interests among key stakeholder groups

4.1 identify short- term and long-term goals for the management of land on an integrated basis; e.g., social, economic, environmental

4.2 identify scientific, economic, environmental, and social factors to be addressed in a resource management plan; e.g., the objectives of different stakeholders, relevant government legislation and/or regulations, an inventory of existing resources, appropriate development and production techniques, market characteristics and trends, applications of research and technology

4.3 identify alternatives regarding supply-side and demand-side management, and select the preferred alternatives; e.g., recreational, environmental, industrial, agricultural

4.4 survey the views of different stakeholders in the land resource and resolve conflicts that may arise (e.g., recreational; environmental; First Nations, Métis and Inuit; industrial; agro-forestry)

4.5 incorporate consultation with other resource users, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public involvement in the planning process

4.6 identify permits, licenses or other legal agreements that may be required

4.7 develop a set of actions and present the management plan; e.g., a general description of the resource and proposed developments, long-term and short-term management objectives, proposed management standards and guidelines, a schedule of short-term development activities

4.8 create a representation and elaborate on the management plan, considering physical features, location of resources, history of past development, proposed development, activities, supply and distribution networks, and interactions with other sectors

4.9 describe techniques for monitoring resource use and management outcomes and resolving potential conflicts

5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

6.2 identify steps to achieve goals