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The Agricultural and Environmental Services Department for Lac La Biche County facilitates and promotes Agricultural and Environmental programs and policies for the municipality. The department works co-operatively with other municipal departments carrying out the business plan of council and the agricultural philosophy of the Agricultural Service Board. In addition, the department conducts a legislative function under Municipal bylaws, Provincial and Federal acts. In particular the following Provincial acts, Weed Control, Soil Conservation, Agricultural Pests, Livestock Diseases and the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.

The following are some of the major programs which the department operates: 

 

  • LLB Watershed Management Study

  • Roadside mowing/spraying

  • Weed inspections

  • Pest Control

  • Dog control/licensing

  • Pest inspections

  • Education and promotion

  • Facilitate community groups

  • Soil conservation programming

  • Rental equipment

  • Pesticide resale

  • Agricultural Bursaries

  • Applied research

  • Demonstrations

  • Ag Tours/Field days

  • Unsafe/Unsightly Property

  • Horticultural promotions

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