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flag Alberta expands wildfire prevention and boosts outdoor access with new campsites and forestry initiatives.

flag Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen to enhance wildfire prevention and expand public access to natural spaces. flag Key actions include pursuing a federal wildfire agreement, increasing proactive forest management, expanding the FireSmart program, and funding fireguards. flag The government aims to nearly triple provincial campsites to over 900 by 2033, with new sites in high-traffic areas like Kananaskis and Canmore, and encourages private sector involvement in recreation infrastructure. flag Support for value-added forestry, including tax incentives, is also part of the plan to boost the economy and create jobs. flag Loewen emphasized that direct access to nature fosters stewardship and is vital for community safety and environmental awareness.

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