Forest Practices Code Transition Public Input and First Nations Consultation for Operational Planning Ian Miller, Legislation and Policy Forester, Ministry of Forests

Public Input & First Nations Consultation Public Input and First Nations Consultation - Overview  The key planning document is still available for public review and comment:  Forest development plan  Other key planning documents are also available for public viewing:  Site plans (which replace silviculture prescriptions)  Road layout and design  Professional accountability is increased  First Nations consultation is covered by government-wide policies

Public Input & First Nations Consultation Planning Changes – Forest Development Plans (FDPs)  Notice, review and comment generally the same  Additional plan content requirements due to reduced content for site plans  e.g. Reforestation & Stocking standards must be in FDP  District Manager may reduce review and comment period for major amendments  Minor amendments have been clarified and can still be made without approval  No longer any joint approvals

Public Input & First Nations Consultation Planning Changes - Site Plans  Replace silviculture prescriptions  Reduced content requirements  Must be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Forester  Consistent with forest development plan, assessment results and recommendations  Not approved by District Managers  Must be available for public viewing:  Upon request  At the place of business closest to the location in question during normal business hours

Public Input & First Nations Consultation Planning Changes - Road Layout and Design (RLAD)  RLAD still required before a road can be constructed or modified  District Manager approval is only required in 3 circumstances  Within riparian management areas, except crossings  Within 100 metres upstream of a known licensed community water supply intake  If crossing unstable or potentially unstable area using construction methods that would not result in the least risk of landslides for that area  Road layout and design must be available to the public upon request

Public Input & First Nations Consultation Professional Accountability  Amended Code increases reliance on resource professionals  Signing and sealing  either specified in Forest Practices Code; or  in professional Act or bylaw  Resource professionals will be held accountable for plans they prepare  Legislation governing professionals is being amended

Public Input & First Nations Consultation First Nations Consultation  First Nations consultation is the Crown’s legal obligation and will continue  Government-wide policies will continue to provide direction to ministry staff:  See First Nations Consultation Policy:  S ee MOF Aboriginal Rights & Title Policy:

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