Skip to main content

Disposition Mapping: DIDs & DIDs+

Alberta Public Land Dispositions

Disposition mapping is Alberta's critical public land dataset, meticulously documenting and regulating the Government's approved use of Crown lands. It functions as a comprehensive spatial database that delineates authorized land usage, specifying the rights granted to individuals or entities and the corresponding purpose for which those rights are exercised.

This data is vital given that over 60% of Alberta's land base is classified as public land, denoting land that is neither under private ownership nor under the jurisdiction of the federal government.

Dispositions Desktop Mockup

Why Altalis DIDs & DIDs+ Mapping Stands Out

daily updates

Daily Updates

Altalis seamlessly integrates daily updates made by Public Lands to Alberta Energy’s Land Standing Report, guaranteeing the most up-to-date information.

Pricing options

Pricing Options

Disposition data can be purchased as an ongoing subscription or one-time AOI (Area of Interest) purchases as needed.

comprehensive property

Comprehensive Dataset

Includes extensive coverage of approved dispositions, detailed attributes, and historical records.

Oil wellpad and cows grazing on land

Key Components of DIDs

DIDs includes information on all the major types of Crown land dispositions, essentially agreements granting the right to use public land for a specific purpose. Some examples include:

LOC (License of Occupation): This permits the temporary use of public land for roads, pipelines, or well sites.

MSL (Mineral Surface Lease): This lease grants rights to access and use the land's surface for mineral exploration and development.  

EZE (Easement): Grants the right to use a specific part of the land for a particular purpose, such as a right-of-way for a pipeline.  

PLA (Pipeline Agreement): Authorizes the construction and operation of a pipeline on public land.

GRP (Grazing Lease): Permits the use of public lands for livestock grazing. 

The Value of DIDs+

Enhanced information, DIDs+ is an enhanced version of the DIDs attribution. It provides more detailed and comprehensive information about active dispositions on public lands.   

DIDs+ extended attributes include additional information about active dispositions, such as the primary client (the company or individual holding the disposition), their address, and specifics about the disposition (type, number, description, status, and key dates). This information is pulled from Alberta Energy's Land Standing Reports.  

Land use image

View the DIDs & DIDs+ Mapping Video

Who Uses DIDs & DIDs+?

DIDs and DIDs+ provide a comprehensive and visual representation of government-approved leases and permits for which to operate on Alberta's Crown land, empowering governments, industries, and the public to make informed decisions and effectively manage public lands.

This valuable resource promotes stakeholder transparency, ensures regulatory compliance, streamlines permitting processes, and enhances project planning and land management efficiency. 

Government Agencies
  • Evaluate lease compliance, monitor land use changes, and assess the impact of dispositions on the environment.
  • Conduct detailed reviews of applications, assess potential conflicts, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Identifying Public Land Availability, Assessing Land Use Impacts and Informing Public Consultation

View Government Industry Spotlight

Industry
  • Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, manage existing lease portfolios, and plan for future development.
  • Negotiate access agreements with leaseholders, plan operations around existing dispositions, and assess potential impacts on forestry operations.
  • Identify potential project sites, assess land availability, and negotiate agreements with existing leaseholders.
  • Reference to support the application process in obtaining new approvals to use public lands and natural resources.
Consultants and Researchers
  • Ensure surveys of new dispositions don’t conflict with existing active dispositions.
  • Conduct detailed environmental assessments, identify potential impacts on sensitive areas, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Resolve disputes related to dispositions and advise clients on land-related matters.