Reclamation in Special Areas
The Alberta Energy Regulator (aer.ca) is responsible for approving reclamation certificates on all lands within the Special Areas.
The Special Areas Board acts as the land owner for reclamation on public lands located in the Special Areas and is responsible for inactivating dispositions on these lands.
The Special Areas Reclamation Guidance document answers common questions on how to complete reclamation and apply for reclamation certificates on public land in the Special Areas.
Landowner Notification of Reclamation Applications, Phase 1 landowner information requests, reclamation interviews, reclamation inspection notifications, and other reclamation inquiries can be sent to SAOilGas@specialareas.ab.ca or by mail to:
- Special Areas Board
- Attn: Rangeland Department
- Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Occupant and disposition information on public lands located in the Special Areas can be obtained by completing a disposition search at sasearches@specialareas.ab.ca.
The Special Areas Board has a zero-tolerance policy for the seeding of non-native plants into native prairie as outlined in Policy 06-06 – invasive introduced plant species on reclaimed sites in native grasslands. Seed mixes used on public lands located in the Special Areas do not require approval, but the disposition owner is ultimately responsible for meeting policies, ensuring correct reclamation trajectory, and all species seeded (either intentionally or unintentionally seeded). If a seed mix approval is desired, submit surrounding plant community composition, proposed seed mix, and seed certificates to SAOilGas@specialareas.ab.ca.
