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Defined Forest Area Management Final Policy Framework

Defined Forest Area Management Final Policy Framework. Presented to Ministry of Forests Executive January 10, 2003. Objectives. Update on Project Outstanding Issues requiring Executive Direction: Policy changes Transition Incentives for enhanced DFAM. Status of DFAM Project.

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Defined Forest Area Management Final Policy Framework

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  1. Defined Forest Area ManagementFinal Policy Framework Presented to Ministry of Forests Executive January 10, 2003

  2. Objectives • Update on Project • Outstanding Issues requiring Executive Direction: • Policy changes • Transition • Incentives for enhanced DFAM Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  3. Status of DFAM Project • Policy and Legislation • Policy in support of legislation complete pending executive endorsement of changes • Detailed drafting instructions for Legislation will proceed to leg council upon resolution of above policy changes • Supporting policy and regulations under development Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  4. Policy Summary • RFLS and BCTS must collectively pay for and perform timber supply analysis and specified forest health activities (strategy, beetle detection and suppression treatments as required) within TSA • others just pay • Cost recover via stumpage system • Failure to comply will result in admin remedies and penalties consistent with FRPA • Regulations spell out details on requirements for public review, C&E, payment, FH requirements • TSR requirements in policy set by Chief Forester Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  5. Recommended policy changes • Do not specify basic governance provisions or a default governance model (this is counter to an earlier decision made at exec.) • Specify in regulation who besides RFLs and BCTS will be obligated to pay and be obligated to perform. • Specify in regulation that DFAM group be required to share information and seek input from first nations with respect to timber supply data package or analysis as well as forest health strategy. • Consultation on forest health strategy not raised with industry (potential additional costs?) Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  6. Consultations • Industry process wrapping up • Report on delivery mechanism released • Outstanding issues • enhanced DFAM/incentives • cost recovery/funding mechanisms • transition • ENGO process initiated • No formal FN consultation has occurred • “Public” information paper being prepared. Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  7. Key Unresolved Issues • Transition Decision • funding mechanism for transition • Incentives for “enhanced DFAM” • Still need to do work • Where does this fit with other policy changes? • Cost recovery mechanism • Role of First Nations • Inventory Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  8. Transition • Requires: • Funding source • Capacity to perform or manage activities • Need prior agreement with licensees to carry out beetle suppression where MOF lacks human resource capacity • Proposal • Introduce DFAM leg in 2003 but don’t bring into force • Funding (available to MOF where no licensee uptake) • Timber Supply analysis: FIA ($1.5 million ) • Forest Health: FIA/ Protection Vote (up to $12 million ) • Organizational overhead for DFAMs: FIA (?) • Assume 1 year transition, but design for longer period Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  9. Urgency of Decision Estimated # of TSAs Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  10. No Transition means... • MoF retains obligation/liability • Legislation must be brought into force immediately: • amendments required to FRPA, FA AND FPC • approximately 11 regulations required • Stumpage adjustment mechanism required • minimum of 21 TSAs will require some level of DFAM activity in 2003/04 • licensees will need to organise themselves asap • anticipate MOF remedial action will be necessary Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  11. Benefits of Transition • Relieves immediate pressure (on MOF and Licensees) • Extra time to draft regulations • Opportunity to form DFAM collectives • Time to work out the bugs and “learn the ropes” • Additional time to consult with stakeholders • Avoids stumpage adjustment issues • May mitigate need for compliance action • Provides time to figure out “enhanced DFAM” Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

  12. Implementation • Implementation strategies being initiated • Need to gear up now for priority TSAs • Specific TSR and forest health requirements being refined at TSA level • RMT briefings occurring over next 2 weeks • Industry advisors organizing licensee sessions • Continue to work with industry advisors to coordinate implementation in TSAs Project NameDFAM Executive Presentation v.1

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