Ministry of Forests Service Plan Summary 2004/05 to 2006/07

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1 Ministry of s Service Plan Summary 2004/05 to 2006/07

2 PLAN OVERVIEW The 2004/05 Service Plan represents the last of the first three-year plans required under the amended Budget Transparency and Accountability Act (2001). The plan outlines the results the ministry expects to achieve in the three-year period from 2004/05 to 2006/07 with the funds voted to it by the Legislature, and provides a significant basis for judging the ministry s performance. The service plan is a major component of the ministry s Performance Management Framework, representing strategic planning, business area planning, and budget development. Implementation, reporting and evaluation will now follow. Vision Healthy, productive forests Mission STRATEGIC CONTEXT Since its establishment in 1912, the ministry has been mandated to protect and manage the public s rich and diverse forest and range resources. Managing these resources presents a unique and complex set of challenges. More than 90 percent of BC s forestlands are publicly owned, which means that the provincial government, on behalf of the public, plays a much more prominent role in the forest sector than its counterparts in other forestry jurisdictions. Uncertainty and rapid change continue to be pervasive features of the forest sector s global environment. From the shift to market-based pricing, to wildfires, to the mountain Protect and manage our public forests for the sustained benefit of all British Columbians. Values Respect for the forest and range resources, our clients and each other. Service excellence in fulfilling our public trust. Accountability for our decisions. Openness and adaptiveness to new ideas and knowledge. A can-do attitude for getting the job done and done right. Ethics Use Stewardship Public Service pine beetle epidemic, the ministry must position itself to deal with many uncertainties in the coming years. The Service Plan considers the global environment and addresses the changing nature of the resource as well as related social priorities, devolution of certain forest management functions to licensees, and collaboration among government agencies. VISION, MISSION, VALUES, and ETHICS The Ministry of s is guided by its vision, mission, values and ethics. The vision is a statement about the ministry s preferred future a picture of what the province will be like if the ministry s goals are achieved. The mission statement explains the reason for the ministry s existence and how the ministry s vision is to be realized. The mission statement also provides a consistent basis for the establishment of the ministry s goals, objectives and strategies. The ministry s values and ethics are an expression of the fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that are applied when carrying out its work. To fulfil the ministry s mission, the establishment of clear policies and scientifically based standards are required. The ministry will continue to monitor and enforce standards for forest and range practices carried out by licensees. At the same time, pricing and selling policies will be implemented to make the province s forest

3 sector more competitive in global markets, and ensuring the public receives fair value for the use of its forest and range resources. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND RESULTS Based upon its vision and mission, the ministry has set three long-term goals to provide strategic direction to its activities. The ministry uses key outcome indicators to track high-level progress towards its long-term goals. The key outcome indicators measure societal, land base or stakeholder results or changes in conditions or behaviours. Although the ministry can influence these outcomes, responsibility for their achievement is shared with others. The goals of the ministry are linked to its activities through seven core businesses. These core businesses represent groupings of the ministry s activities based on commonality of role and purpose. Key objectives are established for each core business under each goal, and strategies and performance measures with targets have been designed for each of the objectives. Photo by S. Mooney ( llery/work.htm) VISION GOALS CORE BUSINESSES Protection 1. Resources Stewardship of Resources Compliance and Enforcement Key outcomes and outcome indicators with targets Healthy, Productive s 2. Benefits Compliance and Enforcement Pricing and Selling Timber BC Timber Sales Each Core Business under each goal has performance measures, strategies and objectives Key outcomes and outcome indicators with targets 3. Effective and Responsive Manager Investment Executive and Support Services Key outcomes and outcome indicators with targets

4 Description of Goals Resources As stewards of British Columbia s forest and range resources, the Ministry of s has the responsibility to ensure that the use of these resources to generate economic benefits is balanced with their long-term viability. The ministry will ensure that appropriate forest and range management practices are used to maintain and improve the long-term sustainability and health of the province s forest, range and recreation resources. The ministry will also ensure that incremental investments in the forest resource are effective. Benefits ry generates significant revenues to the provincial government and remains a major contributor to BC s current and future economic health. forest benefits rely on a strong forest economy and a globally competitive forest sector, which the ministry supports through its forest revitilization policies. The ministry also recognizes the interests of First Nations in accessing forest benefits now and in the future. Effective and Responsive Manager The ministry is on track to revitalize itself as the steward of the province s forest resources. While undertaking the many challenges and opportunities involved in this endeavour, it will bear in mind that its core purpose is to ensure that forest resources deliver sustainable forest benefits for the people of British Columbia. The effectiveness of the organization is dependent upon highly trained and knowledgeable staff who will continue to be responsive and performance-focused. MOF GOALS AND THEIR KEY OUTCOME INDICATORS LONG-TERM GOALS KEY OUTCOMES OUTCOME INDICATORS Resources timber productivity Ratio of area reforested to area harvested or lost to fire and pest (unsalvageable losses, based on a 5-year rolling average). Benefits Effective and Responsible Manager 2003/04 Actuals 2004/05 Projections A sustainable forest land base Area of provincial forestland in millions of hectares Healthy forests -- soil quality, water quality and ecosystem diversity Effective forest protection and management by forest operators Total area of Crown forest lost to unwanted wildfire annually (in hectares, on a 5-year rolling average). Percent of annual harvest area with soil loss due to establishment of permanent access roads (based on a 5-year rolling average). Percentage of community watersheds with active logging for which watershed assessments have been completed. Area of forests > 140 years of age within the province in millions of hectares. Percentage of forest operator compliance with standards that regulate forest practices ,615 < 65, % < 5% 100% 100% % > 94% Revenue to the Crown Crown forest gross revenue ($ billions). $0.987 $ Diversification of BC exports markets Competitive forest sector Globally competitive forest sector Public trust in the BC Service Effective administration of the Investment Account (FIA) Crown net revenue from BC Timber Sales ($ billions). $ $ BC's share of the US softwood lumber market. 18.1% 18% BC's share of Japan softwood lumber imports. 40% 40% Increase in wood product sales to Taiwan, China and Korea. 34% 20% Ratio of BC forest industry capital investment to depreciation and amortization. Percentage increase in forestland certified by major forest certification processes. Percentage of those surveyed who believe the Service can be trusted to protect and manage our public forests. < 1.0 < % > 10% increase Survey postponed to 2004/05 > 60% Third-party administrator performance targets achieved. N/A 95%

5 Description of Core Businesses Protection Protection includes fire protection and forest health management. The ministry manages wildfire to protect natural resource inventories and investments in the forest land base. fire response is primarily focused on protecting lives and government forest assets, particularly timber. Without fire protection, some 500,000 hectares of productive forest could be lost annually, costing the province billions of dollars in potential direct revenue. The ministry is also responsible for detecting and managing insect pest outbreaks on areas under the responsibility of the province. Stewardship of Resources The functions in this core business area are fundamental to ensuring sound environmental stewardship of forest and range resources to ensure they are used in a sustainable way. This in turn supports global recognition of environmental stewardship for British Columbia and British Columbia companies by ensuring that an appropriate regulatory framework is in place. Stewardship also provides a foundation for forest certification of company operations. Compliance and Enforcement This core business includes all activities that are associated with upholding laws under the ministry s jurisdiction that protect the province s forest and range resources. This includes combating forest crimes which are a significant drain on provincial revenue and a significant risk to other environmental, social and economic values, as well as enforcing: Environmental standards for forest and range management carried out both by the government and by forest and range tenure holders under current legislation; Regulations to minimize fire, pests, and unauthorized activities that threaten the province s forest and range resources; Rules governing the use of Service recreation sites and trails; and Revenue policies that govern removal and transportation of timber, marking, scaling, marine log salvage, etc. Pricing and Selling Timber The Ministry of s has a major role in ensuring that the citizens of British Columbia benefit from the commercial use of their forests. This relies on a strong forest economy and a competitive forest sector, which in turn depend on a fair pricing system, effective allocation and administration of timber harvesting rights, and a safe and cost-effective road infrastructure to access timber. BC Timber Sales The ministry has a core responsibility to provide British Columbians with benefits from the commercial use of public forests. The BC Timber Sales organization is managed independently from the Field Services Division. Business functions include developing Crown timber for auction; creating and maintaining the BC Timber Sales road and bridge infrastructure to provide access to tenure opportunities; and meeting all the requirements of forest practices legislation, including reforestation obligations. Executive and Support Services This core business includes corporate governance processes and service delivery activities in support of all ministry functions. Key clients for the strategic policy and governance aspect are the Executive, Minister and Cabinet. Activities are structured within key frameworks for policy and legislation development, performance management, internal audit and evaluation, and litigation support. Investment The province is investing in the development of a globally recognised, sustainably managed forest sector through programs funded by the Investment Account (FIA). FIA programs provide funding to various recipients to support sustainable forest management practices, improve the public forest asset base, and promote greater returns from the utlization of public timber. Investments are delivered through programs administered by government or through third-party administrators. Accountable and transparent governance of FIA programs is part of the Ministry of s role as an effective and responsive forest manager

6 Core Business Business Area Corporate Performance Measure 2003/04 Actual Targets 2004/05 Target Strategy Objective Goal Fire Protection CPM 1: % of unwanted wildfire contained at <4 ha 91.8% 92% Ensure rapid initial attack and fire preparedness Protection Health (Note: CMPs 2 and 3 will be tracked in the Investment BA in 2004/05 due to a change in funding) CPM 2: % of Crown forest aerial surveyed to monitor forest health CPM 3: % of high priority bark beetle infestation sites treated by MOF CPM 4: % of high priority areas treated to manage defoliator outbreaks 100% 100% 88% 80% Gypsy Moth Gypsy Moth N/A 100% All Others 99% Others 50% Early detection & treatment of forest health issues & range resources are protected Stewardship CPM 5: Status of the SOF Report SOF Report w/ 6 indicators (90% complete) SOF Report with 12 indicators Periodic review of the state of forests in BC Ecosystem health in BC is monitored Stewardship of forest resources Practices Science Timber Supply Planning Productivity Improvements Range CPM 6: Number of completed effectiveness evaluations of forest practices legislation CPM 7: % of forest deregulation achieved CPM 8: client satisfaction with applied research by the ministry CPM 9: % of timber supply allowable annual cut determinations achieved by their scheduled deadline CPM 10: % achievement of ministry free growing obligations under the Stand Mngt Fund CPM 11: volume gain of timber available for harvest in 65 years from all tree improvement activities (cubic meters/ year) CPM 12: % of seedlot registration requests to meet sustainable gene resource practices that are completed within 30 days CPM 13: area restored to open forest and grassland (ha) CPM 14: % of available crown range forage under a form of tenure % 33% Not Not measured measured in 2003/04 this year 83% 75% N/A 99% N/A 2.08 M N/A 95% N/A 3,585 95% 90% Continued evaluation of forest practices legislation for improvement Reducing regulations without compromising environmental standards Applied research activities to support new standards & information gaps Regular review & determination of AACs to provide a sustainable timber supply Prompt reforestation & achievement of free growing obligations on all recently harvested lands Strategy to address reforestation of areas lost to fire & pest Implementation of a provincial gene resource management plan Registration of all seed lots used in crown land reforestation Restore degraded rangelands and treat critical invasive plant sites to prevent spread Ensure that forage is available to range users through tenures Effective performance standards are in place & range resources are managed & improved on a sustainable basis Resources Recreation CPM 15: total # of Service recreation sites and trails available for public use (managed under partnership agreements or user maintained) 451 sites 103 trails under partnership agreement 1,189 sites 537 trails Managing sites and trails as user maintained or with partnership agreements Compliance & Enforcement Compliance & Enforcement CPM 16: % of high and very high priority sites inspected for forest and range practices compliance CPM 17: % of alleged enforcement contraventions successfully concluded CPM 18: % of alleged compliance contraventions successfully concluded 82.6% 86% 56.6% 80% 84.3% 80% Implementation of a new compliance & enforcement regime for the and Range Practices Act Statutory obligations are enforced Compliance & Enforcement CPM 19: % of high and very high priority inspections for pricing and revenue compliance 83% 85% Implementation of a new compliance & enforcement regime for Pricing & Revenue Statutory obligations are enforced Market Access CPM 20: BC s share of the US softwood lumber market 18.1% 18% Pursue free access for BC forest products to markets in the US Access to export markets for BC forest products Revenue CPM 21: Status of implementation of market-based pricing system Coast Implemented Feb 29, 2004 To be determined for Interior Implementation of a MPS to generate revenues to the Crown Fair value for use of forest & range resources to the public Pricing & Selling the Timber Tenure Admin Engineering First Nations CPM 22: % of Timber Supply Area AAC under a form of tenure CPM 23: % reduction or increase to the non-industrial Service road network CPM 24: Total # of accommodation agreements signed with FNs CPM 25: # of tenures offered to First Nations 94.7% 90% N/A 0% Apportionment of timber in TSAs to licensees through tenure Rationalization of FS Road Network Negotiation of agreements with First Nations Opportunities to generate wealth from forest resources A reliable and safe forest road network Increased FN participation in the forest sector Benefits CPM 26: Average cost per cubic meter of volume developed N/A $10.54/m 3 CPM 27: % of sales fully developed N/A 90% Provide cost benchmarking All sales sold in a fully developed state A credible reference point for costs and pricing of timber harvested on public land BC Timber Sales BC Timber Sales CPM 28: % of volume advertised for sale CPM 29: Volume offered for sale (Million m 3 ) 104% 100% N/A 11.8 CPM 30: Volume sold (Million m 3 ) N/A 11.5 CPM 31: Instances of significant non-compliance with the and Range Practices Act. 1 0 Expansion of provincial harvest to 20% of AAC by 2007 to meet pricing requirements under the Revitalization Initiative Expand implementation of an ISO certified EMS across the province An open and competitive market for timber Optimize net revenue to the province within the parameters of sound forest management Executive & Support Services Investment Corporate Governance Investment CPM 32: Delivery of the ministry s legislation program CPM 33: Increase in the # of major client services available electronically CPM 34: Regular evaluation of value gained from FI investments CPM 35: % of FI activity standards evaluated 9 key Implement documents legislation & prepared regulations 3 4 Value for N/A money audit by OCG N/A 60% Legislative support, deregulation initiative Applying technology to ministry business Continuous improvement to the FI delivery model Evaluation of FI program activities & standards Ministry policy and planning frameworks established Be a high performing organization Improved effectiveness & efficiency of FI delivery Effective & Responsive Manager

7 Visit the Ministry of s Web site for the complete Service Plan 2004/ /06 at For more information, contact: Rick Brand A/ Manager, Sector Initiatives Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Rick.Brand@gems2.gov.bc.ca Margot Spence Senior Performance Analyst, Sector Initiatives Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Margot.Spence@gems4.gov.bc.ca Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9515 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9C2