1 Summary Range Planning & Practices Workshop

Summary 2 Topics Covered Summary of key points Working in the transition phase Meeting the objectives of FRPA Sample Plan Q & A

Summary 3 Range Plans & FRPA Introduces a new planning framework: Range Use Plan for grazing or hay cutting Range Stewardship Plan (for those who requested & qualify) propose results & strategies

Summary 4 Summary of Planning What range plans are required? What are the contents of range plans? How do I get a range plan? What happens to existing plans?

Summary 5 RUP Content a map a grazing schedule actions to deal with issues conform with prescribed matters (range readiness criteria, stubble heights and required plant communities) measures to prevent introduction and spread of invasive plants consistent with objectives set by government Signature of the Agreement holder

Summary 6 Summary Practices What are the practices that must be followed?

Summary 7 Regulated Practice fish and fish habitat water quality resource and wildlife habitat features revegetation restrictions of approval for a range development in a community watershed

Summary 8 Ensuring Consistency with Objectives Wildlife Habitat Area, Ungulate Winter Range, Water Quality Biodiversity Water Wildlife Forage & Plant Communities Fish Soils

Summary 9 Range Transition – FPC to FRPA All current Range Use Plans continue until December 31, 2005 Must be replaced with new RUP or RSP

Summary 10 Sample Plan

Summary 11 The Map

Summary 12 Plant communities, Stubble heights, Readiness and Grazing schedule

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Summary 14 Summary - Roles & Responsibilities Set Objectives Identify Issues or Resource Features Identify Requirements for Review & Comments Required Amendments Approve RUP OR RSP Provide public record of performance Prepare RUP or RSP Submit Amendments Communication Review & Comment Monitor & Report Maintain Developments Make Grazing Schedule Available to Public First Nations Consultation Monitoring Communication Government Support Role Tenure Holder Initiation Role Tenure Holder & Government

Summary 15 Questions

Summary 16 Participant Evaluation Evaluation form is at the back of your handouts package Please complete the form & hand it back to your facilitators Written comments are encouraged!

17 Thank you for attending! Range Planning & Practices Workshop