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)
    The NRCB conducts independent public reviews of major, non-energy, natural resource projects and also regulates Alberta's confined feeding operations.


  • Surface Rights Board
    The Surface Rights Board conducts hearings when operators and landowners or occupants fail to agree on entry or compensation related to resource activity on privately owned lands or occupied public lands.

  • Land Compensation Board
    The Land Compensation Board establishes compensation when private land is expropriated by a public authority for projects in the public interest.

Updated: September 30, 2008