CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan

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1 CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan Ref # KSFM Ref # Z Core indicator (revise KSFM to match) Ecosystem diversity Forest area by seral stage or age class Degree of within-stand structural retention Species diversity Degree of suitable habitat in the long term for selected focal species, including species at risk Target (from KSFM) Progress towards a stable forest age class distribution on the timber harvesting land base where each age class to 100 years old [1 (1 to 20), 2 (21-40), 3 (41-60), 4 (61 to 80) and 5 (81 to 100)] occupies at least 8.5% of the timber harvesting land base. Three age classes meet this target within 50 years. a. 80 percent of cutblocks greater than 10 hectares will have individual wildlife trees/stubs and/or wildlife tree patches within the block. b. Of the blocks that have individual wildlife trees/stubs and/or wildlife tree patches; at least 50 percent of the time these blocks will have dispersed individual trees, stubs or small (<0.25 ha) patches retained. Objectives for location of WTPs include: Inclusion of as broad a representation of site types as possible. WTPs are anchored on any District listed wildlife habitat features where they occur WTPs are preferentially anchored on classified and unclassified riparian areas where they occur (3) Manage protection of Mountain Caribou habitat so it is consistent with Government Action Regulation orders and/or higher level plan orders. (revised as per discussion) Conserve habitat for Flammulated Owl, Interior Western Screech Owl, Lewis s Woodpecker, Badger and Spotted Bat by retaining the amount of habitat (provided for in Government s Section 7 notice) in a condition suitable for the survival of the species. Comments Report every 5 years (in conjunction with TSR). New target for other focal species (Sec 7) Page 1 of 5

2 CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan Protected areas and sites of special biological and cultural significance , 25 Proportion of identified sites with implemented management strategies Indicator 7: Prioritized Red-listed ecological communities will be protected with retained existing forest. A. Where the ecological community is documented, mapped (GPS/UTM) and field verified for the cutting permit or TSL area where operations are being planned and: a. the ecological community represents less than 10% of the cutting permit or TSL area, the majority of the identified occurrence is either already protected or included in WTP(s). b. the ecological community is greater than 10% of the gross area of either tenure noted above, WTP placement will be weighted towards those communities. B. Where the ecological community is not well documented (i.e. ecological mapping at the site series level is not available), the prioritized list of Redlisted ecological communities is used as a support tool to weight WTP placement, or other reserves, to the applicable site series in the block. Split CSA indicator, one for each of cultural and biological align existing indicators and targets (indicator 7 for biological significance, indicator 25 for cultural significance) Protection of identified sacred and culturally important sites Indicator 25: TSA Licencees will participate with First Nations to implement and improve upon the revised Archaeological Overview Assessment model and process. a. Open communications with local First Nations during Operational Plan reviews will include consideration of and will manage for, where appropriate traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values. b. TSA Licencees respond to all written requests for communication from First Nations c. Incorporation of traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values in forest planning, where available. Forest ecosystem resilience Reforestation success Regeneration established within three years or less on average from time of harvest. Page 2 of 5

3 CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan Forest Ecosystem Productivity Additions and deletions to the forest area Proportion of the calculated longterm sustainable harvest level that is actually harvested Less than 6 percent, on average, of harvested areas will be in permanent roads and landings. Harvest the annual cut allocation for the year consistent with the Cut Control Regulation and Policy. Soil quality and quantity Level of soil disturbance 100 percent conformance to soil conservation measures contained within plans Level of downed woody debris Coarse woody debris shall be left on each block: a minimum of 5 m3/ha dispersed on blocks with very dry BEC variants, denoted with an x descriptor for moisture a minimum of 20 m3/ha dispersed on all other blocks Carbon uptake and storage Reforestation success Regeneration established within three years or less on average from time of harvest. Forest land conversion Additions and deletions to the forest area Aboriginal and treaty rights Evidence of a good understanding of the nature of Aboriginal title and rights Less than 6 percent, on average, of harvested areas will be in permanent roads and landings. Indicator 12: a. Open communications with local First Nations during Operational Plan reviews will include consideration of and will manage for, where appropriate traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values. b. TSA Licencees respond to all written requests for communication from First Nations c. Incorporation of traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values in forest planning, where available. Does not speak to additions but can likely dismiss in text. Page 3 of 5

4 CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan , 25 Evidence of best efforts to obtain acceptance of management plans based on Aboriginal communities having a clear understanding of the plans Indicator 12: a. Open communications with local First Nations during Operational Plan reviews will include consideration of and will manage for, where appropriate traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values. b. TSA Licencees respond to all written requests for communication from First Nations c. Incorporation of traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values in forest planning, where available (c) Level of management and/or protection of areas where culturally important practices and activities (hunting, fishing, gathering) occur Respect for Aboriginal forest values, knowledge, and uses Evidence of understanding and use of Aboriginal knowledge through the engagement of willing Aboriginal communities, using a process that identifies and manages culturally important resources and values Fair and effective decisionmaking Level of participant satisfaction with the public participation process Evidence of efforts to promote capacity development and meaningful participation for Aboriginal communities Indicator 25: TSA Licencees will participate with First Nations to implement and improve upon the revised Archaeological Overview Assessment model and process. c. Incorporation of traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values in forest planning, where available. a. Open communications with local First Nations during Operational Plan reviews will include consideration of and will manage for, where appropriate traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values. b. TSA Licencees respond to all written requests for communication from First Nations c. Incorporation of traditional knowledge, non-timber resources, and cultural and spiritual values in forest planning, where available. a. 80% of responses 3 or better b. All written comments are reviewed and considered, and all line responses averaging less than 3 become action items Maintain and/or increase the number of working relationships (partnerships, joint ventures, cooperative agreements, memorandum of understanding, or business contracts) with First Nations. Page 4 of 5

5 CSA Core Indicators Indicator/Target that aligns with Kamloops Plan Information for decision-making Number of people reached through educational outreach , 27 Availability of summary information on issues of concern to the public The TSA Licencees will maintain educational support that leads to a balanced and broad-based understanding of forestry. One focus is forestry programs at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels. Target 40 actions per year (visits, field trips, information provision, etc). Indicator 16: 100 percent participation in the SFM Plan monitoring process and hold at least one meeting per year with the SFM Public Advisory Group to review results. Indicator 27: a. Licencees will keep members of the public informed of TSA strategies being developed, and planning occurring by: Maintaining a website Circulating SFM Plan and other information to the public at least annually (news release/leaflet/open house/local Resource Use Plan etc.) b. TSA Licencees respond to all written requests from the public for communication within 30 days of their receipt. Indicator 27 target to maintain website (that has links to other resources) best fit. Page 5 of 5

6 CSA Core Indicators Kamloops Indicator/target needing some modification Ref # Ecosystem diversity Forest area by type or species composition Z Core indicator Revised Kamloops Target Comments Species diversity Degree of habitat protection for selected focal species, including species at risk (9) No net loss over the landbase for broad leaf species. (30) 70% of harvested cutblocks will have 3 or more tree species identified in the free growing inventory except for ESSF where target is 2 or more species. (8) Proactive targets to identify and protect at risk species and their habitat established in accordance with non-legally binding guidelines and best practices: a. On an annual basis, obtain from the Conservation Data Centre, the location of known Red-listed species within the TSA. b. Where there is a documented, mapped (GPS/UTM) and field verified occurrence of critical habitat for a Red-listed species operations achieve 100% consistency with SP measures deemed necessary by a TSA licencee to prevent adverse harm. c. Based on the potential level of impact to the TSA, participate in the consultation process led by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forests and Range, in the identification of Ungulate Winter Range and Wildlife Habitat Areas and the development of General Wildlife Measures. (3) Manage protection of Mountain Caribou habitat so it is consistent with Government Action Regulation orders and/or higher level plan orders. Species distribution provided in the text of the plan (fig. 6, pg. 10) Adjusted indicator 8 target to emphasize habitat protection. Still need to adjust for proper list of species (red and blue?) Revised caribou target to comply with provincial caribou strategy. Forest community wellbeing and resilience Evidence that the organization has cooperated with other forestdependent businesses, forest users, and the local community to strengthen and diversify the local economy (19) Where forest operations are planned within range units, the forest licensee will meet annually with the rancher to help ensure forest operations will not adversely affect existing animal unit months (AUMs). (20) Achieve 100 percent plan conformance to visual design strategies designed to achieve preservation, retention and partial retention of visual quality objectives. Page 1 of 2

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8 CSA Core Indicators no similar indicator (targets needed) Ref # Z Core indicator Suggested Target(s) Comments Ecosystem diversity Ecosystem area by type Maintain the presence and representative area of Biogeoclimatic Zones at the subzone level within the Plan area. Species diversity Proportion of regeneration comprised of native species Water quality and quantity Proportion of watershed or water management areas with recent stand-replacing disturbance Reporting every 5 years (in conjunction with TSR) 100% of planted area regenerated in accordance with seed transfer guidelines or as provided in approved variance Equivalent clear cut area (ECA) not to exceed 35% without doing further hydrological assessments prior to harvesting. Carbon uptake and storage Net carbon uptake Potential short term indictor used in conjunction with phased in modeling indicator: Adequacy of fire preparedness and response no operational fires that contravened Wildfire legislation. Take risk approach to reduce scope. MoF has conducted no applicable carbon modeling. Suggest some sort of phase in to allow gov t initiatives time to ramp up. See guidance comments at end of table. Page 1 of 3

9 CSA Core Indicators no similar indicator (targets needed) Timber and non-timber benefits Quantity and quality of timber and non-timber benefits, products, and services produced in the DFA Timber: (covered by existing indicator 11 below) Proportion of the calculated long-term sustainable harvest level that is actually harvested. Non timber: (use indicator 24 below) Number of people reached through educational outreach Communities and sustainability Level of investment in initiatives that contribute to community sustainability Level of investment in training and skills development Plus: Percent of FSR s under Road Use Permit maintained. Percent local (within TSA) purchase of goods and services. Ratio of capital expenditure (on assets) vs. depreciation (of those assets) greater than one. Percent of DFA forest workers having both environmental and safety training. BCTS needs to confirm if this OK. Still need to fill this gap. Could also use philanthropic contributions, tax and/or stumpage paid. Percent of salaried employees with training plan and trained in accordance to plan Level of direct and indirect employment Number of direct employees on payroll Level of Aboriginal participation in the forest economy Proportion of the calculated long-term sustainable harvest level that is actually harvested (indicator 11). Percent of AAC allocated to First Nation ventures. 657, 560m3 or 16.4% as of Nov 10, 2008 (non MPB 288,734m3 or 14.4%) Page 2 of 3

10 CSA Core Indicators no similar indicator (targets needed) Aboriginal and treaty rights Forest community well-being and resilience Evidence of co-operation with DFA-related workers and their unions to improve and enhance safety standards, procedures, and outcomes in all DFA-related workplaces and affected communities Evidence that a worker safety program has been implemented and is periodically reviewed and improved CSA Guidance on Forest Carbon Percent of contractors conducting on the ground work that are SAFE Company or equivalent certified. Percent of forest companies subscribing to the SFM Plan that are SAFE Company certified. 80% target? Forest carbon has recently become a key SFM value, especially in light of Canada s international commitment to lower its net carbon outputs to the atmosphere. Models for calculating a forest carbon budget (e.g., the Canadian Forest Service s Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS3)) have become widely available and are readily linked to common models used for forecasting forest structures and potential wood supplies. Their use in forest planning can indicate whether a specific forest is expected to be a net carbon source or sink over the period normally used for wood-supply forecasts. In some cases, it can be advisable for the organization to look beyond the DFA and identify the carbon budget using existing data calculated over a broader scale (e.g., from provincial government initiatives devoted to calculating forest carbon budgets). Two important considerations for determining the scope of carbon-budget analysis are whether the fate of timber harvested from the DFA is tracked as part of carbon-budget modelling; and whether and how carbon emissions from forest operations will be tracked. Page 3 of 3