Forest Practices Code Transition Protection of Environmental Values Rod Davis Manager, Ecosystem Planning and Standards, WLAP

FPC Transition Why the change for Transition A?  Mandate to establish objectives & clear direction for resources overseen by WLAP –wildlife, fish, water  Reduced staff, so focus on:  Objectives-setting  Monitoring & enforcement  Eliminate joint-ministry decisions  Moving toward results-based approach

FPC Transition What does WLAP do? 1. CHANGES from current Code  Within government’s policy limits, it is WLAP’s responsibility to establish:  identified wildlife: WHAs, GWMs  ungulate winter range: within existing TSR II budget  wildlife habitat features  WLAP will ensure:  Consultation & science-based approach  Decisions will reflect government’s social/environmental/economic direction

FPC Transition What does WLAP do? 2. SAME as under the FPC  species at risk  threatened or endangered fish  watersheds with significant downstream fisheries values  timing windows & measures  water quality objectives  temperature-sensitive streams  livestock for vegetation management

FPC Transition What does WLAP no longer do? 1. CHANGES from current Code  District Manager is now the sole decision- maker –various regulations:  making things “known”  harvesting in OGMAs  road locations in community watersheds  Other provisions – SDM removed:  notifications to water licensees only  maintaining stream bank stability – no removing stable material, roots, etc.

FPC Transition What does WLAP no longer do? 2. SAME as under the FPC  Some changes that eliminated joint DEO authorities were already in place (since July 2002):  No joint-approvals for FDP  No DEO agreement related to FDP approvals, e.g., riparian assessments  No DEO agreement for variances in widths of riparian reserve or management zones

FPC Transition Changes related to Site Plans  Wildlife tree retention & basal area retention in riparian management zones  Site plans show riparian class & mappable reserves – WTR & riparian mgmt. areas  For WTR: Default performance standard from the Landscape Unit Planning Guide  For basal area retention: Must be specified by licensees in a measurable, enforceable % or range in FDP content  DM approves FDP; may request additional info

FPC Transition How have roles & responsibilities changed for WLAP?  Set objectives up front in areas under WLAP mandate: UWR, ID’d Wildlife, wildlife habitat features  No referrals or joint-approvals for operational plans  Related WLAP work:  develop BMPs & guidelines  effectiveness monitoring  C&E – enforcement role

FPC Transition End of WLAP Presentation on Protection of Environmental Values with Rod Davis