Note: as of November 2007, these proposed Clayoquot Sound Land Use Objectives are not objectives set by government for the purposes of FRPA. Please contact ILMB or their consult the ILMB web site for the current status of these proposed Clayoquot Sound Land Use Objectives.

Effective Date and Transition Provisions:

• Sec 8 (10) Land Use Objectives Regulation: A section 93.4 order takes effect on the later of
  • (a) the date notice is published under section 7(1) (b), and
  • (b) the date specified under section 7(2) (c)
• The four month period referred to in Section 16(2) of the FRPA applies to the land use objectives in the order,
• The period of time for mandatory FSP amendment as specified in Section 8 of the FRPA.

I.-B) Objectives Established in Higher Level Plans (HLP) Under Sec. 3 (1) & (2) of the Forest Practices Code of BC Act:

• Legal objectives and strategies contained within approved Higher Level Plans (HLP)
• Currently* the Vancouver Island Land Use Plan (VILUP) is the higher level plan in the SIFD,
• The Higher Level Plan Order signed on October 2000 establishes the legally binding objectives,
• The land use objectives referring to biodiversity in the higher level plans for the SIFD are outlined in the VILUP Higher Level Plan Order in the following sections:
• "II.) Pursuant to section 3(2) of the Act, the following provisions are Resource Management Zone objectives:
• A.) for Special Management Zones 1 through 14 and 17 through 22:
• 1.) Sustain forest ecosystem structure and function in SMZs, by:
  • (a) creating or maintaining stand structures and forest attributes associated with mature and old forest, subject to the following:
  • i.) the target for mature seral forest should range between one quarter to one third of the forested area of each SMZ; and
  • ii.) in SMZs where the area of mature forest is currently less than the mature target range referred to in (i) above, the target amount of mature forest must be in place within 50 years;
  • (b) retain, within cutblocks, structural forest attributes and elements with important biological functions; and
  • (c) apply a variety of silvicultural systems, patch sizes and parch shapes across the zone, subject to a maximum cutblock size of 5 ha if clearcut, clearcut with reserves or seed tree silvicultural systems are applied, and 40 ha if shelterwood, selection or retention silvicultural systems are applied.
• 2.) Despite subsection 1(c) above, cutblocks larger than 5 or 40 ha, as the case may be, may be approved if harvesting is being carried out to recover timber that was damaged by fire, insects, wind or other similar events and wherever possible, the cutblock incorporates structural characteristics of natural disturbances.

• B.) for Special Management Zones 13 (note: only SMZ in the SIFD are listed here), as shown on Map 2:
• 4.) Maintain late-succession habitat elements and attributes of biodiversity in forested ecosystems with emphasis on regionally rare and underrepresented ecosystems, by retaining old seral forest at the site series/surrogate level representation.
• 5.) Retain late-succession habitat elements and attributes of biodiversity in patches of variable size.
• D.) for all Enhanced Forestry Zones, as shown on Map 1, save and except the parts of those zones which are designated as community watersheds as defined in section 41 (8) of the Act:

7.) To increase short-term availability of timber,

(a) a cutblock may be larger than 40 ha pursuant to section 11(2)(a) of the OPR; and

(b) pursuant to section 68(4) of the OPR, a cutblock is greened-up if it is adequately stocked and the average height of those trees that are

(i) the tallest tree in each 0.01 ha plot included in a representative sample, and

(ii) a commercially valuable species or other species acceptable to the district manager

is at least 1.3 meters; unless the district manager determines that a cutblock referred under (a) or (b) would significantly impact specific hydrological, wildlife, biodiversity, scenic or recreation values.

• F.) for Resource Management Zone 42:
  • 11.) Retain old seral forest in CWHvm1 in accordance with the full old seral target of 13 per cent for the variant.
  • 11.1) despite objective 11, up to one third of the old seral target may be recruited from second growth provided that

  (a) such recruitment is necessary to avoid severe social and economic consequences;

  (b) such recruitment will not impact the ability to conserve suitable habitat identified wildlife in accordance with Identified Wildlife Strategy; and

  (c) ecologically suitable second growth forest is identified to recruit the shortfall.

• J.) for Resource Management Zones 43 (Sarita)

  15.) Retain old growth forests to meet old seral targets and marbled murrelet habitat requirements in non-contributing land base to the fullest extent possible

  16.) Beyond retention in the non-contributing land base, retain old forests in the timber harvesting land base, up to the full target amount, if the district manager and the designated environmental official determine that such retention is required to maintain critical marbled murrelet habitat."

• For spatial location of the EFZ please see: EFZ Map
• For a key map of Landscape Units (LU) in the SIFD please see: Landscape Unit Map
• For more information on LU's please refer to the Landscape Unit Planning Guide posted on the ILMB site.
• The Vancouver Island Summary Land Use Plan (VISLUP & Appendix), although not a legal document, provides some guidance to implementing the order.

I.-C) Objectives Established Under Sec. 4 of Forest Practices Code of BC Act:

• Ministry of Agriculture and Lands / Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) established, by order, old growth objectives that will apply to all landscape units where old growth targets or old growth management areas (OGMA) have not yet been established.
• The Order Establishing Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives come into effect June 30, 2004. The order establishes landscape unit objectives for landscape units (SIFD landscape units Map) listed in Appendix 1, Table 1.
  • The intent of this order, which establishes provincial non-spacial old growth objectives, is to identify the amount of old forest that will be maintained to address biodiversity values across the province. This will assist in clarifying the amount of area available for timber harvesting.
  • In ensuring that their plans are consistent with objectives of this order, licensees should consider the Implementation Policy developed by the ILMB to support the order.
  • Note that this order supplements, but not replace, Sec. 9 and Sec. 9.1 of FPPR
  • For more information please visit the ILMB Sustainable Resource Management Plans & Old Growth Order web site for SIFD and the ILMB Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Order web site.

I.-C1) Draft Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAS)
For the purposes of Sec. 8 of the Order Establishing Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives, the following landscape units have identified Draft Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAs) meeting the intent of the Provincial Non-Spacial Old Growth Objectives.

Please note that *these draft OGMAs are not the legal establishment of these OGMAs.
This identification is only for the purposes of preparing results or strategies in a Forest Stewardship Plan related to the Old Growth Order.
If you have any questions regarding this identification please call Ron Cotton at 250-751-7258 or check the ILMB web site for the most current Section 8 Notice Listings.

• Barkley Sound Planning Area: 17580-00/ORDER, letter dated January 25, 2005* Draft OGMAs meeting the intent of the Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives Order Section 8 Notice dated January 25, 2007.
  • Location:
  • Effingham (TSA portion)
• Henderson (TSA portion),
• Maggie (TSA portion),
• Toquart (TSA portion).
• View a Map of the draft OGMAs or download it from the ILMB web site.

• East Coast - South Planning Area* Location: Chemainus, Cowichan, Koksilah, Metchosin, Shawnigan and Victoria/Saanich Landscape Units

• Draft OGMAs meeting the intent of the Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives Order Section 8 Notice dated May 08, 2007
• Section 8 Identified OGMA Map Proposed Old Growth Management Area Map
• For more information visit the ILMB web site.

• East Coast - North Planning Area* Location: Rosewall, Little Qualicum, French Creek, Englishman, Nanoose, Millstone and Nanaimo Landscape Units

• Draft OGMAs meeting the intent of the Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives Order Section 8 Notice dated March 09, 2007
• Section 8 Identified OGMA Map Proposed Old Growth Management Area Map
• For more information visit the ILMB web site.

• Former Section 8 notices replaced by established Land Use Objectives
  
  Renfrew Planning Area: 17580-00/ORDER, letter dated September 7, 2005* Renfrew-Landscape Units: Caycuse, Gordon, Nitinat, San Juan, Walbran. View a Map of the draft OGMAs or download it from the ILMB web site.
• Important note: the Renfrew LU was legally established on February 16, 2007.
• This draft OGMA have only historic value, and it does not apply for current FSPs.
• For more information see the Established Renfrew OGMA section

I.-C2) Established Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAS) and Wildlife Tree Retention (WTR)
Presently for the South Island District area the following old growth management areas and wildlife tree retention objectives are legally established:
Important note: for an up to date list please verify with the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands / Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) site.

• The Sproat Lake Landscape Unit has an Order to Establish a Landscape Unit and Objectives, signed and effective July 18, 2005. You can download and view the order and supporting documents:

• Order to establish the Sproat Lake LU and objectives, effective date: June 30, 2005 (pdf)
• Sustainable Resource Management Plan, biodiversity chapter for Sprout Lake LU, dated June 2005(pdf)
• Legal Map for the Sproat Lake LU, dated June 30, 2005
• For questions related to the above orders please contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands / Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) and/or visit their web site.

I.-D) Objectives Established Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAS) and Wildlife Tree Retention (WTR) through Sustainable Resource Management Plans under Section 93.4 of the Land Act and the Land Use Objectives Regulation:

• The Renfrew Landscape Unit has an Order to Establish a Landscape Unit and Objectives, signed and effective February 16, 2007. You can download and view the order and supporting documents: (February 16, 2007)
  • Renfrew OGMA Notice, effective date: February 16, 2007
  • Order to establish the Renfrew LU and objectives, dated February 16, 2007 (pdf)
  • Renfrew Sustainable Resource Management Plan, biodiversity chapter for Renfrew LU, dated March 27, 2006 (pdf)
  • Legal Map for the Renfrew LU, dated December 20, 2006
  • Appendix 5: Summary of Public Comments and Response
  • For questions related to the above orders please contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands / Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) and/or visit their web site.
• Effective Date and Transition Provisions:
  • Sec 8 (10) Land Use Objectives Regulation: A section 93.4 order takes effect on the later of
    • (a) the date notice is published under section 7(1) (b), and
    • (b) the date specified under section 7(2) (c)
  • The four month period referred to in Section 16(2) of the FRPA applies to the land use objectives in the order,
  • The period of time for mandatory FSP amendment as specified in Section 8 of the FRPA.

II. OBJECTIVES IN REGULATIONS:

• These objectives are set in Sec. 149 of Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA), objectives set by government (OSBG) and apply province-wide, and are the most general type of objectives.

• Sec. 9 (FPPR) Objectives set by government for wildlife and biodiversity - landscape level

  "The objective set by government for wildlife and biodiversity at the landscape level is, without unduly reducing the supply of timber from British Columbia's forests and to the extent practicable, to design areas on which timber harvesting is to be carried out that resemble, both spatially and temporally, the patterns of natural disturbance that occur within the landscape."

• Sec. 9.1 (FPPR) Objectives set by government for wildlife and biodiversity - stand level (Dec. 13, 2004)

  "The objective set by government for wildlife and biodiversity at the stand level is, without unduly reducing the supply of timber from British Columbia's forests, to retain wildlife trees."

• Sec. 11 (RPPR) Objectives set by government for biodiversity for range practices are:

  "The objectives set by government for biodiversity are as follows:

  (a) conserve biodiversity;

  (b) maintain native plant community dynamics;

  (c) encourage the development of late seral plant communities or other desired plant communities;

  (d) maintain plant communities consistent with natural successional stages on areas where forage seeding is carried out within transitory range areas."

Intent: Objectives in regulations are intended to provide goalposts for managing and protecting FRPA values. Results and strategies in operational plans must address and be consistent with these objectives.

Changing Objectives: New or modified objectives in regulation are established through the legislative drafting and amendment process. Objectives in regulations cannot be changed or alternatives proposed at a local level.

III. OBJECTIVES ENABLED by REGULATIONS:

Objectives enabled by regulation are established by the appropriate Minister, or their delegate, for a specified area. These are the most specific of all objectives, although they are not stated in the regulations, the legislation gives authority to the Ministers, or their delegate, to establish them for various types of areas.

Establishment: The Objectives enabled by regulation come into effect through government actions.

IV. GRANDPARENTED DESIGNATIONS& OBJECTIVES:

Existing objectives established under the Forest Practices Code (FPC) will be grandparented to FRPA as objectives enabled by regulations

• Forest ecosystem networks (FEN):
• Unless revised by subsequent statutory decision maker notification; the FENs established under the approved Management Plans for TFL 44 and TFL 46 are the only known FENs for submissions in the SIFD
• For location contact TFL 44 and TFL 46 licensees for the most up to date maps.
• FENs related supporting documents are:
  • The DM's letters dated: November 6, 1998 and November 3, 1999
  • The Chief Forester's letter dated June 06, 2001 referring to the Forest Ecosystem Networks (FENs) and Landscape Unit Planning in Tree Farm Licence 44 and 46.

V. Requirements in FPPR for biodiversity are:

If a person who prepares a forest stewardship plan (FSP) chooses to conform to the requirements of Sec. 64, Sec. 65, Sec. 66 & Sec. 67 of the FPPR, the person does not have to include results and strategies for objectives set out in Sec. 9 (FPPR). These requirements (default results and strategies) include:

• Biodiversity at Landscape Level:

Sec. 64 (FPPR) Maximum cutblock size

"(1) If an agreement holder other than a holder of a minor tenure harvests timber in a cutblock, the holder must ensure that the size of the net area to be reforested for the cutblock does not exceed

(a) 40 hectares, for the areas described in the Forest Regions and Districts Regulation that are listed in Column 1

Column 1: 40 hectares	Column 2: 60 hectares
Coast Forest Region

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an agreement holder where

(a) timber harvesting

(i) is being carried out on the cutblock

(A) to recover timber damaged by fire, insect infestation, wind or other similar events, or

(B) for sanitation treatments, or

(ii) is designed to be consistent with the structural characteristics and the temporal and spatial distribution of an opening that would result from a natural disturbance, and

(b) the holder ensures, to the extent practicable, that the structural characteristics of the cutblock after timber harvesting has been substantially completed resemble an opening that would result from a natural disturbance.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the timber harvesting that is being carried out on the cutblock retains 40% or more of basal area of the stand that was on the cutblock before timber harvesting.

(4) Subsection (1) does not apply if no point within the net area to be reforested is

(a) more than two tree lengths from either

(i) the cutblock boundary, or

(ii) a group of trees reserved from harvesting that is greater than or equal to 0.25 ha in size, or

(b) more than one tree length from a group of trees reserved from timber harvesting that is less than 0.25 ha in size."

Sec. 65 (FPPR) Harvesting adjacent to another cutblock

"(1) In this section:

"adjacent" means an area that is sufficiently close to a cutblock that, due to its location, could directly impact on, or be impacted by, a forest practice carried out within the cutblock;

"existing cutblock" means a cutblock that was previously harvested under an agreement other than a minor tenure;

"new cutblock" means a cutblock on which harvesting has not yet started and that is adjacent to an existing cutblock;

"non-conforming portion" means an area within an existing cutblock on which the stocking and height requirements of subsection (3) have not been met.

(2) An agreement holder other than a holder of a minor tenure must not harvest timber on a new cutblock, unless

(a) all existing cutblocks that are adjacent to the new cutblock meet the requirements set out in subsection (3), or

(b) the combined area of the new cutblock and any non-conforming portions that are immediately adjacent to the new cutblock does not exceed the requirements relating to cutblock size set out in section 64 (1) [maximum cutblock size].

(3) For the purpose of subsection (2) (a), an existing cutblock must meet the criteria set out in one of the following paragraphs:

(a) at least 75% of the net area to be reforested of the existing cutblock is stocked such that the average height of the tallest 10% of the trees on the area is a minimum of 3 m and

(i) is stocked in accordance with the applicable stocking standards, as described under section 16 [stocking standards],

(ii) if the area is on the Coast, other than the Nass timber supply area, is stocked with at least 500 trees/ha of a commercially valuable species that are at least 1.3 m in height, or

(iii) if the area is in the Interior or in the Nass timber supply area, is stocked with at least 700 trees/ha of a commercially valuable species that are at least 1.3 m in height;

(b) the part of the net area to be reforested of the existing cutblock that is closest to the new cutblock

(i) must be at least half of the net area to be reforested,

(ii) is stocked such that the average height of the tallest 10% of the trees on the area is a minimum of 3 m, and

(iii) is stocked

(A) in accordance with the applicable stocking standards for that cutblock, as described under section 16,

(B) if the area is on the Coast, other than the Nass timber supply area, with at least 500 trees/ha of a commercially valuable species that are at least 1.3 m in height, or

(4) Subsection (2) does not apply if section 64 (2), (3) or (4) apply to the new cutblock."

• Biodiversity at Stand Level: Note: definitions in FPPR are important to understand regarding wildlife tree retention: "wildlife tree retention area" - means an area occupied by "wildlife trees", and describes the location of the wildlife tree retention area. "Wildlife trees" - mean a tree or group of trees that (a) provide wildlife habitat, and (b) assist in conservation of stand level biodiversity.

Sec. 66 (FPPR) Wildlife tree retention

"(1) If an agreement holder completes harvesting in one or more cutblocks during any 12 month period beginning on April 1 of any calendar year, the holder must ensure that, at the end of that 12 month period, the total area covered by wildlife tree retention areas that relate to the cutblocks is a minimum of 7% of the total area of the cutblocks

(2) An agreement holder who harvests timber in a cutblock must ensure that, at the completion of harvesting, the total amount of wildlife tree retention areas that relates to the cutblock is a minimum of 3.5% of the cutblock.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1) and (2), a wildlife tree retention area may relate to more than one cutblock if all of the cutblocks that relate to the wildlife tree retention area collectively meet the applicable requirements of this section. "

Sec. 67 (FPPR) Restriction on harvesting

"An agreement holder must not harvest timber from a wildlife tree retention area unless the trees on the net area to be reforested of the cutblock to which the wildlife tree retention area relates have developed attributes that are consistent with a mature seral condition."

Additional Practice Requirements in the FPPR for biodiversity include:

Sec. 68 (FPPR) Coarse woody debris

"(1) An agreement holder who carries out timber harvesting must retain at least the following logs on a cutblock:

(a) if the area is on the Coast, a minimum of 4 logs per hectare, each being a minimum of 5 m in length and 30 cm in diameter at one end;

(b) if the area is in the Interior, a minimum of 4 logs per hectare, each being a minimum of 2 m in length and 7.5 cm in diameter at one end.

(2) An agreement holder is exempt from subsection (1) if

(a) the holder's agreement or an enactment requires the holder to act in a manner contrary to that set out in subsection (1), or

(b) the holder carries out on the cutblock a controlled burn that is authorized under an enactment."

• Additional guidance for managing coarse woody debris can be found in the:
• Short-term Strategy for Coarse Woody Debris Management in British Columbia's Forests introduced with DM's letters dated May 25, 2000
• For more information on the Coarse Woody Debris see the Wildlife Tree Committee's Coarse Woody Debris Policies web site.
  
• Additional guidance for draft OGMAs: based on the 17580-00/ORDER, letter dated January 25, 2005 and the 17580-00/ORDER, letter dated September 7, 2005 for the purposes of Sec. 8 of the Order Establishing Provincial Non-Spatial Old Growth Objectives, landscape units within the Barkley Sound Planning Area and the Renfrew Planning Area have identified draft OGMAs. Please note that this identification is only for the purpose of preparing results and strategies in a Forest Stewardship Plan related to the Old Growth Order. This is not a legal establishment of these OGMAs. For more information see link.

VI. Factors to Consider in Developing Results & Strategies:

Factors in regulations (FPPR) to consider in developing results and strategies for biodiversity include the:

Sec. 3 (FPPR), Factors relating to objectives set by government for wildlife and biodiversity

(1) The following factors apply to a result or strategy for the objective set out in section 9 (1) [objectives set by government for wildlife and biodiversity]:

(a) the size, distribution and salient characteristics of the area being designed for harvesting;

(b) the size, distribution and salient characteristics of other areas within the landscape that have been shaped by, or affected by, natural disturbance;

(c) the extent to which wildlife habitat areas, ungulate winter ranges, riparian management areas, scenic areas and other areas established to manage forest resources complement efforts to resemble natural disturbance patterns in a landscape, including old growth.

(2) The following factors apply to a result or strategy for the objective set out in section 9 (2):

(a) the size, structure, amount, location and other characteristics of trees that

(i) make the trees suitable for wildlife habitat, and

(ii) have ecological attributes that contribute to stand level biodiversity;

(b) the extent to which wildlife habitat areas, ungulate winter ranges, riparian management areas, old growth management areas, scenic areas and other areas established to manage forest resources

(i) provide suitable wildlife habitat, and

(ii) assist in the conservation of stand level biodiversity, including old growth."

• Additional guidance for wildlife tree management can be found in the:
• Wildlife Tree Patch Guidance Policy (DSI-01) developed for the SIFD, introduced with DM's letters dated December 8, 1997, amended by the DM's letter dated March 10, 1999 and reconfirmed by the letter dated June 7, 2000.
• Provincial Wildlife Tree Policy and Management Recommendations dated February, 2000 introduced with the Chief Foresters letter dated May 13, 2000. Note: this Wildlife Tree Retention: Management Guidance dated May 16, 2006 replaces this document (see below)
• FRPA Bulletin # 8 - Wildlife Tree Retention (WTR): Interim Guidance for District and License staff (April 25, 2006)
• The Wildlife Tree Retention: Management Guidance, dated May 16, 2006 and accompanying Memo, dated May 31, 2006, replaces the Provincial Wildlife Tree Management Recommendations, dated February 2000
• FRPA General Bulletin # 15 - Managing and Tracking Wildlife Tree Retention Areas under the Forest and Range Practices Act (April 18, 2008)
• Wildlife Tree Committee (WTC) web site is a great resource for more wildlife tree related information. The WTC is a multi-agency committee composed of representatives from the provincial Ministry of Forests and Range, and Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Workers’ Compensation Board, industry and labour, and public interest groups from across the province. Formed in 1985, the WTC is the advisory body acting on behalf of the three signatory agencies and representing all wildlife tree matters in British Columbia.

VII. Exemptions:

The Minister of Forests may grant exemptions to the above practice requirements in regulation for biodiversity:

Sec. 91 (FPPR) Minister may grant exemptions

"(1) If the minister is satisfied that it is not practicable, given the circumstances or conditions applicable to a particular area, the minister may exempt

(a) a person from

(i) one or more of the following sections of the Act: 10; 29; 29.1; or

(ii) one or more of the following sections of this regulation: 41; 42; 46; 46.1; 50 (2) or (3); 51; 55 to 63; 68; 70 (1); 72; 73; 75; 76; 78; 79; 83 to 85 (1),

(b) a holder of any form of minor tenure from one or more specified provisions of this regulation, and may restrict the exemption to a holder of a minor tenure located in a particular forest region, forest district or other area of British Columbia, and

(c) a holder of a forestry licence to cut, other than a major licence or a minor tenure, from one or more of sections 35, 36, 47 to 52 and 64 to 67.

(2) The minister may exempt an agreement holder from section 67 if the minister is satisfied that the holder has specified one or more wildlife tree retention areas that provide an area, number of trees or habitat that is equivalent to the portion of the wildlife tree retention area from which the timber is being harvested."

Sec. 67 (FPPR) Restriction on harvesting

Sec. 68 (FPPR) Coarse woody debris

Sec. 12.5 (FPPR) Conditional exemption - section 66 or 67

(1) A person required to prepare a forest stewardship plan is exempt from section 66 if the person

(a) prepares and submits to the minister the proposed plan, including an intended result or strategy for wildlife and biodiversity at the stand level set out in section 9.1, in relation to the areas of primary forest activity under the plan, and

(b) receives the minister's approval to the plan.

(2) A person required to prepare a forest stewardship plan is exempt from section 67 if the person

(a) prepares and submits to the minister the proposed plan, including an intended result or strategy for wildlife and biodiversity at the stand level set out in section 9.1, in relation to the areas of primary forest activity under the plan, and

(b) receives the minister's approval to the plan."

VIII. Cumulative Impact: When establishing objectives, the appropriate Minister, or delegate must consider the impact of the proposed objective on the provincial timber supply and cumulative impact on rights granted to timber, woodlot or range agreement holders.

Sec. 19, (FPPR) Division 2.1. Cumulative effect of multiple forest stewardship plans

For the purpose of section 9 [proportional objectives] of the Act, the minister may establish targets referred to in that section, if, where there are likely to be multiple forest stewardship plans within an area,

(a) one or more agreement holders may be unduly constrained in the specifying of results or strategies in the holder's plan unless targets are established under section 9 of the Act,

(b) the agreement holders within the area are unable to reach an agreement that would remove the constraints referred to in paragraph (a),

(c) an agreement holder subject to a constraint referred to in paragraph (a) requests the minister to act under section 9 of the Act, and

(d) the minister is satisfied that a fair and effective order can be made under this section."

IX. New Objectives: Once a new objective has been in place for at least four months:

• New Operational Plans must contain results and strategies to address the new objective if applicable to the area under the plan
• Existing Operational Plans must be amended to address the new objective if applicable to the area under the plan
• The Government can reduce this four month period for some objectives.

FTP site for biodiversity-related documents:

Biodiversity related objectives and supporting documents can be found on the SIFD Objectives Matrix FTP site

FRPA RESOURCE EVALUATION PROGRAM:

For effectiveness evaluation related information visit the FRPA Resource Evaluation Program web site

Biodiversity Related Resources:

For a collection of biodiversity-related resources and other supporting materials visit the FRPA Resource Evaluation Program web site biodiversity section

Landscape Unit Planning Guide ILMB web site link

Resource Values Indicators Site:

• List of resource value indicators

OTHER FRPA VALUES: select form the list below:

• Objectives Matrix Introduction
• Objectives Set by Government for the FRPA Values
• Objectives Matrix FTP Site Content List
• Objectives Matrix FTP site

1. Soils
2. Timber including Forest Health
3. Wildlife
4. Fish
5. Water
6. Biodiversity
7. Cultural Heritage Resources
8. Resource Features
9. Recreation Resources
10. Visual Quality
11. Forage and Associated Plant Communities

Disclaimer: Please note that the government is under no obligation to develop or provide the objectives matrix to FRPA stakeholders. The matrix was developed to assist those who prepare operational plans with identifying objectives for which results and strategies must be developed within operational plans. The Ministry of Forests does not make any guarantees with respect to the accuracy, currency and reliability of the information contained within this objectives matrix.

It is the plan proponent's responsibility to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
The legislation extracts quoted in the text of this web site are for the users convenience only and they do not have legal status.
For the official legal text, please refer to the Queens Printer legal publications.

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