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ALI at Future Energy Systems' Science Rendezvous

On May 10, the ALI team took part in Future Energy Systems’ Science Rendezvous event at the Telus World of Science in Edmonton. Science Rendezvous is part of a series of events that take place across the country. The events create interactive learning experiences for all age groups on topics such as science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

New Podcast Episode: Land use planning challenges in Alberta’s summer villages

If you have owned or stayed at a cabin or lake house anywhere in the province, chances are you’ve visited one of Alberta most unique municipalities, the summer village. Due to their small and impermanent populations, these communities face unique land use and planning challenges. Join professional planner, Craig Thomas, to learn more about planning challenges in summer villages.

Are our forests full of biochar?

If forest fires burn organic matter, and biochar is created by burning of organic matter shouldn’t forest soils be full of biochar?

Alberta landowner rights webinar overview

On February 19, the Alberta Land Institute (ALI) held the third webinar in the lunchtime webinar series, Alberta Landowner Rights. The one hour session featured presentations from University of Alberta law professors Eran Kaplinsky and David Percy with moderation from ALI’s Senior Advisor, Dave Poulton.

International Week: Land Use Podcast live

In collaboration with International week, the Alberta Land Institute will be hosting the first ever live episode of the Land Use Podcast!

Introducing our new logo

Utilizing the signature green and yellow of University of Alberta, ALI’s new logo brings together the tradition and respectability of the university with familiar features of Alberta’s rural and mountainous landscape.