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Errata
and Clarification

FRPA Online Sessions
If you would like to listen to a FRPA Online Session, click
on a link below and download that recording to your computer.
The Question Log lists questions asked and the corresponding
time stamps (in the recording). To advance the recording to
hear a specific question, use the navigation bar in the LearnLinc
Player to fast forward the recording to the applicable time
stamp.
Important Note: You must have the LearnLinc Player on your
computer. If you have not already downloaded this player, click
here.
Plan Preparation 1 - Group A - March 02 2004
Plan Preparation 1 - Group B - March 02 2004
Plan Preparation 2 - Group A - March 09 2004
Plan Preparation 2 - Group B - March 09 2004
Plan Approval 1 - Group A - March 10 2004
Plan Approval 1 - Group B - March 10 2004
Plan Approval 2 - Group A - March 24 2004
Plan Approval 2 - Group B - March 24 2004

Recorded
Presentations Handout

Recorded
Presentations

Assessments
Complete an Assessment by selecting one of the Quiz Shows:

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to
describe:
- The plans under FRPA to develop and submit.
- The transition to FRPA from a planning perspective--including
new plans and the use of existing plans.
- The objectives and practice requirements to consider in
planning under FRPA.
- The compliance and enforcement considerations for planning
personnel.
Condition
Given the planning sessions (recorded presentation, FRPA Online
Sessions), planning booklet, copy of the acts and regulations
and access to other reference material on the FRPA Training
Website.
Standard
Explain, to a peer, what is changing in the way they conduct
their planning activities (and why) through the implementation
of FRPA.

Target
Audience
- Planning foresters from industry, BCTS and forestry consulting
organizations; and
- Government resource agency personnel involved in approving
plans and/or plan amendments.

Training
Components
- Planning Session (Recorded Presentation)--for initial
information dissemination. The facilitated session will be
4-6 hours in length and consist of recorded presentations
by content specialists. A discussion session will be included
to enable participants to apply knowledge and build understanding
through local discussion and activities. Questions from this
discussion will be captured and forwarded for coverage in
the FRPA Online Sessions. Recorded presentation sessions will
be delivered to large audiences of typically 50-75+ participants;
- Planning Session (FRPA Online Sessions)-for clarification
and building understanding. Sessions will focus on pre-defined
topic areas. Sessions will be approximately 1.5 - 2 hours
in length and involve live presentations by specialists followed
by live questions and answers. Sessions will be delivered
to smaller audiences of 10-20 participants with up to 20 locations
connected to the same session; and
- Training Website-for ongoing updates and support.
Website will contain news and information, training materials,
questions and answers and linkages to other information such
as legislation and application systems.

Topics
Planning Session (Recorded Presentation)
Introduction
- Planning Framework under FRPA-compare and contrast to FPC
- Moving to FRPA (transition)
Forest Stewardship Plans (requirements and intent)
- Identifying objectives set by government and practice requirements
for applicable FRPA values (what objectives apply)
- Drafting the plan:
- content and map requirements
- forest development units
- results or strategies that achieve objectives-using
default results/strategies and proposing alternative results/strategies
- Sources of information outside legal framework (e.g., guidebooks)
- Obtaining public review and comment and First Nations consultation
- Approving the plan
- Amending the plan

Site Plans (purpose and difference)
- Drafting the plan-content and map requirements
- Applying results and strategies in FSP to the site
- Making plans available to the public
Cutting Permits (link to Forest Act)
- Changes and similarities in obtaining cutting and road permits
under FRPA
Compliance & Enforcement
- C&E implications with approved plans (approved operational
plan defines obligations):
- Enforcing results/strategies and practice requirements
- Due diligence in achieving results/strategies and practice
requirements
- Changes in liability and responsibility
- Professional accountability and reliance
- Working with C&E (e.g., information to provide for inspections)·
- Handling non-compliance through administrative proceedings
or Court action

Roles & Responsibilities
- Changes in roles & responsibilities in planning amongst
Licensees, BCTS, MOF, MSRM, MWALP, professionals and other
major stakeholders and groups
- Professional reliability and accountability in developing
plans
Discussion Session
- Case study involving discussion on implementing FRPA at
the local level:
- what to do the same and different
- Debrief
- Technical questions on FRPA will be forwarded to Victoria
for coverage in the FRPA Online Sessions.
Summary
- Working in the transition period
- Meeting the goals of FRPA

FRPA Online Session
Approximately 1-2 sessions will be scheduled and conducted
to address specific topics or themes. Topics may include OSBG
and plan approval. Future topics outside of the FRPA Training
Program could include forest stewardship plans, site plans,
planning framework for BCTS and/or regional issues such as planning
in with areas with pine beetle or oil & gas.
Introduction
- Describe logistics and procedures for session
- Provide overview of how to use technology (e.g., asking
questions, highlighting screen areas)
Presentation
- Review key concepts, applicable to presentation, from recorded
presentation
- Deliver detailed presentation on subject area(s) covering
questions posted in advance
- Summarize key points in presentation
Questions and Answer
- Facilitate FRPA Online Session between participants and
experts

Pre-requisites
- Have an understanding of the changes introduced through
the Forest and Range Practices Act-through participation
in the Overview Session or review of the corresponding recorded
presentations and print material on the training website;
- Working knowledge of the planning framework under the Forest
Practices Code; and
- Participants in the FRPA Online Sessions must have completed
the Planning Session (Recorded Presentation)-either by attending
the facilitated session or viewing the materials in self-study
format from the training website.

Delivery
Recorded Presentations
The sessions may be delivered as stand-alone sessions or in
conjunction with other training sessions (e.g., Overview Module).
Personnel requirements to deliver these sessions are listed
above in the section under Classroom Sessions.
Equipment requirements to deliver this module include the following.
- Room size-target 50-75+ participants in attendance; and
- Projection equipment-LCD projector and sound equipment to
project images and sound.

FRPA Online Session
The FRPA Online Sessions will be delivered concurrently to
multiple locations (10-20+ sites) in sessions of 10 to 20 participants.
Up to eight sessions may be delivered. The sessions will be
organized for regional delivery to tailor the content and examples
to local conditions and issues.
Personnel requirements to deliver these sessions are listed
above in the section under Online Classroom Sessions.
Equipment requirements to deliver this module include the following.
- Room size-target 10-20 participants in attendance;
- Microphone for asking questions;
- Projection equipment-LCD projector and sound equipment to
project images and sound; and
- High speed Internet connection.
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