About Us - Alberta Sustainable Resource Development

Albertans across the province enjoy a great abundance of natural resources. Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) works with Albertans across the province to ensure a balance between the economic, environmental and social values of our province. We fight forest fires, manage fish and wildlife, oversee the development of Alberta's forests, and manage the use of public lands.

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development’s Vision:

Alberta's lands, forests, fish and wildlife benefit present and future Albertans.

Our Mission:

Sustainable Resource Development encourages balanced and responsible use of Alberta's natural resources through the application of leading practices in management, science, and stewardship.

Ministry Structure

Reporting Initiatives

Sustainable Resource Development:

Government of Alberta:

Reporting Agencies
  • Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) - An agency of the Government of Alberta, the NRCB reviews proposals that affect the province's non-energy natural resources, including forest, recreation, tourism, mining and water management projects, and is responsible for regulating Alberta's confined feeding operations.

  • Surface Rights Board - An arbitration board authorized to allow entry on private and crown land for energy activities. The Board also sets the compensation payable by the energy company to the persons affected by the entry.

  • Land Compensation Board - An arbitration board authorized to determine the amount of compensation payable to a landowner or a tenant whose land is taken by an authority such as a municipality or the province for public work or a project.

Updated: July 11, 2008