SFI Public Summary Report

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1 SFI Public Summary Report RAINY LAKE TRIBAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC. DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY The Sapawe Forest is licensed to Rainy Lake Tribal Resource Management Inc. (RLTRM) under an Enhanced Forest Resource Licence (#552398). The company provides a variety of forestry related services including forest management planning, environmental approval administration and support, assistance in understanding and applying environmental requirements, mapping (Geographic Information Systems), GPS support and image loading, FOIP Compliance inspections (Forest Monitoring Program), planning, coordination and monitoring of harvest activities, forestry road maintenance and construction, road locating/routing, bridge design, and aggregate pit assistance. AUDIT During the period of November 28 to November 30, 2017, RLTRM underwent an initial registration audit to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI ) Forest Management (FM) Standard. The registration cycle is over five years with surveillance audits conducted annually. The audit assessed active and/or completed harvest operations through interviews with the company staff and contractors. The audit also assessed the SFI documentation and records at the company s office including stakeholder and First Nations communication. The SFI program third-party audit was undertaken by SAI Global. SAI Global is an independent third party registrar that is accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Standard ensuring the integrity and credibility of the audit process. THE AUDIT TEAM The SAI Global audit team who performed the audit consisted of Rod Seabrook, audit team leader, and Stephane Audet, audit team member. Mr. Seabrook holds a Certified Environmental Professional/Lead Auditor designation with ECO Canada and is an Associate Member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. Mr. Audet is a Registered Professional Forester. REGISTRATION TYPE Certificate Type Single site SFI Forest Management Standard x SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 1 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 1

2 Multi-site Group MULTI-SITE / GROUP EVALUATION Not applicable. Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 2 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 2

3 SFI Forest Management Standard FOREST LAND AND MANGEMENT PLAN INCLUDED IN THE AUDIT SCOPE Sapawe Forest Forest Management Plan SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION Forest management activities - planning, harvesting, transportation and silviculture on the Sapawe Forest (FMU 853). Fiber sold under this certificate counts as 100% SFI and 100% PEFC certified forest content. AUDIT PROCESS During this audit, the audit team evaluated the company against the objectives listed in Table 1. The evidence of compliance observed is listed in Table 2. Both tables are found in the section Evidence of conformity to the SFI Forest management standard. A sample of field review sites were chosen from a list of active sites and sites where forest management activities occurred since the last audit. The site choice also considered activity type, and risk factors, related to the audit objectives selected for review, as well as the opportunity to verify implementation of corrective actions for previous non-conformities. SUBSTITUTE INDICATORS No substitute indictors were evaluated during this audit. : COMPLAINTS No complaints have been received; therefore the complaint handling process could not be verified. SITES INSPECTED AND ASSESSMENT TIME Audit Activity Duration in days Onsite 3 Sites Number inspected Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 3 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 3

4 Roads 5 Harvesting Blocks 5 Silviculture Sites 1 Operations visited: Constant Trucking, KTM Forestry, Huber Logging SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Areas of non-conformance Not applicable. OR NC# Type Performance Measure # Description Corrective Action Plans Major Objective 9 Deficiencies in meeting legal requirements were observed on three contractor operations Major Objective 11 Evidence of staff and contractor training and requirements for use of qualified logging professionals was inadequate to demonstrate compliance to the Standard. A comprehensive set of actions was prepared and implemented by the auditee to address the non-conformance, as documented in the audit evidence package A comprehensive set of actions was prepared and implemented by the auditee to address the non-conformance, as documented in the audit evidence package Opportunities for improvement Consider whether a representative from BOD should be present for management review Consider reviewing with operations the importance of storing used oil pails in a manner that minimizes leakage Consider reminding contractors that trailers used as sleeping quarters should have a working smoke detector (and CO2 detector where fuel burning appliances are used) Consider conducting a safety hazard review of logging camps Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 4 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 4

5 Good practices Installation work on water crossing WC # Slash piling for effective burning Wildlife tree retention Status of previous audit non-compliances Not applicable since this is the Initial audit. CERTIFICATION DECISION SFI FOREST MANAGEMENT STANDARD Initial Audit Based on the results of this initial audit it has been determined that the management system is effectively implemented and meets the requirements relative to the scope of registration and audit criteria. The action plans related to the non-conformances have been reviewed and considered acceptable. Major non-conformances have been closed. Therefore, a recommendation for registration is made to SAI Global. EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY TO THE SFI FOREST MANAGEMENT STANDARD Table 1 Objectives Audited Objective 1 Forest Management Planning Objective 2 Forest Health and Productivity Objective 3 Protection and Maintenance of Water Resources Objective 4 Conservation of Biological Diversity Objective 5 Management of Visual and Recreational Benefits Objective 6 Protection of Special Sites Objective 7 Efficient Use of Forest Resources Objective 8 Recognize and Respect Indigenous Peoples Rights Objective 9 Legal and Regulatory Compliance Objective 10 Forestry Research, Science and Technology Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 5 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 5

6 Objective 11 Training and Education Objective 12 Community Involvement and Landowner Outreach Objective 13 Public Land Management Responsibilities Objective 14 Communications and Public Reporting Objective 15 Management Review and Continual Improvement Table 2 Evidence Observed Environmental management system (EMS) Manual Chemical use/spray records and applicator certification Written policies Planting program records Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for best management practices Harvest inspection records EMS and SFI field handbook Road and bridge inspection records Training records (staff and contractors) Tree improvement reports SFI/EMS training agenda Green-up records Health and safety manual and/or employee policy manual Free to grow records Timber supply review Cut block size calculations Maps (pre-harvest, harvest, post-harvest, and silviculture) Non-timber values impact assessments (riparian, visual, recreation, biodiversity, cultural heritage, other: ) GIS inventories (soils, forest, land classification, non-timber values) Long term management plans and sustainable harvest level calculation Pre-work discussions/meeting records Utilization records Laws, legislation, regulations records Annual management review records Cutting/harvesting permits Internal audit records Operational plans (annual, cut block level) Corrective action logs Wet/adverse weather plans or guidelines SFI and company websites Reforestation plans Pest management plan SFI Implementation committee (participation/support) Climate change information and/or meeting minutes Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 6 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 6

7 Fire preparedness plan Support for research and science Spill prevention and response plan Pre-harvest inspection records Silviculture surveys and reports Post-harvest inspection records Standards for seed use Government compliance records Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 7 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 7

8 DEFINITIONS Major Non-Conformances Pervasive or critical to the achievement of the SFI objectives All major non-conformances require an action plan to be implemented by the auditee within 90 days of an initial audit or registration cannot be achieved. Subsequently for surveillance audits, an action plan shall be implemented by the auditee within 60 days for the registration to be maintained. Minor Non-Conformances Isolated incidents that are non-critical but must be addressed before the next surveillance audit to maintain compliance to the SFI standard. Non resolved minor non-conformance will be escalated to a major non-conformance. Opportunity for Improvement Are not non-conformances but are comments on specific areas where improvements can be made. Good practices Areas that are deemed to be mentioned. Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 8 of 9 D: AIbal Limited Copyright Page 8

9 Water crossing installation WC # showing minimal disturbance to the natural stream course SAI Global forestry specialist group registers/certifies forest companies to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, CSA Z809 and CSA Z804 SFM, SFI Forest Management, SFI CoC, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Certified Sourcing Label, PEFC CoC, FSC Forest Management, FSC CoC. The group, led by Sylvain Frappier, Technical Manager - Forestry, consists of a highly qualified team of professional foresters, technical and industry experts. Contact certification.americas@saiglobal.com for more information. Company Contact: Mr. Gary Both Rainy Lake Tribal Resource Management Inc. Box 522 Fort Frances, ON CAN P9A 3M8 This report may only be reproduced by the intended client, with the express consent of SAI Global. Information in this issue is of a general nature with respect to audit findings and is not intended to be acted upon without appropriate professional advice. Doc ID: 6214 / Issue Date: November 2016 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 9 of 9 ID: 6214 Issue Date: May 2015 SAI Global Limited Copyright ABN Page 9