Habitat and Terrain
Between the Grassland in the south and the Boreal Forest in the north lies a subtle mosaic of aspen woodlands, fescue grasslands, shrublands and wetlands on gently rolling landscape referred to as the Parkland Region of Alberta.
This region comprises approximately 12 percent, or 37, 000 square kilometres, of Alberta's territory and is considered to be an area of transition, as it is a region in which the aspen groves are enveloped in a constant conflict with the
grasslands for supremacy. The area also has many gently rolling blanket of hills that overlay parts of this region, an effect that was caused by the stagnation and melting of the glaciers during the Ice Age. The vegetation of the aspen parkland with its associated animal
life is a rich ecosystem, full of various types of vegetation and species that are not limited to any one particular area. Stands of poplar are interspersed with grasslands and meadows, giving areas a park-like appearance.
This rich agricultural land possesses black soils and receives ample rainfall.
Development and farming have drastically altered the vegetation, particularly in the central parkland region. Land use has changed much of the native vegetation; at the same time it has introduced numerous agricultural areas of which the natural food sources of the animals
has been enriched further enhancing the quality and health of the animals in the area.