The Utilization of Land and Forest Act (1955, c 354). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Legislation Date 1955 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the conservation and efficient use of land forest and water resources in the Province of Alberta. Subject Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Institution Forestry protection measures Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning Freshwater resources management Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Act provides for the conservation and efficient use of of land, forest and water resources in the Province of Alberta. It provides for the establishment of the Conservation and Utilization Committee to inform and recommend measures to the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGC). Subject to approval by the LGC, the Committee may carry out recommended measures related to the conservation and utilization of irrigable, marginal and submarginal lands, rivers and streams or forestry and game areas. The Act further provides for controlled areas and powers of the Minister for the purpose of the Act. Full text English