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Logging Community Information Module

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to describe:

  • Changes in plans used to direct operations
  • What are the values I must conserve/protect/manage and corresponding objectives and practice requirements to meet?
  • What are the compliance and enforcement considerations for logging contractors?
  • What happens in the transition phase?
  • How do I work during the transition?

Condition

Given the article(s).

Standard

Explain, to a peer, what is changing in the way they conduct their day-to-day activities (and why) through the implementation of FRPA.

Target Audience

  • Logging contractors including BCTS operators.

Training Components

  • Loggers Article--for initial information dissemination. The 1400 word article will explain the requirements in FRPA related to logging contractors. The article will be included in the magazines published by the various logging contractor associations.

Topics

Introduction

  • Introduction to FRPA-background, objectives and intent
  • Moving to FRPA (transition)

Logging Practices under FRPA

  • FRPA values to conserve/protect/manage
  • Corresponding objectives and practice requirements
  • Obtaining exemptions if cannot meet practice requirements
  • Other requirements of Act and regulations such as notification requirements

Compliance & Enforcement

  • C&E implications in performing practices:
    • Measures to meet (emphasis on results)
    • Appropriate defences including due diligence
    • Changes in liability and responsibility
    • Ensuring standards are met
    • How and when will activities be measured
    • Types of penalties-prosecution and administrative remedies

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Changes in roles & responsibilities
  • Changes in workflows

Summary

  • Working in the transition phase
  • Meeting the goals of the FRPA

Pre-requisites

  • Working knowledge of logging practices under the current legislative regime (Forest Act, Forest Practices Code of BC Act).

Delivery

  • N/A.
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