Forest Fuel Management Program. Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) Toolkit

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1 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) Toolkit R e v i s e d A u g u s t

2 I N D E X Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program... Section 1 CWPP Process and Application... Section 2 Proposed Off-Reserve Funding Process & Timeline (FNESS/UBCM) CWPP Program & Access Guide CWPP Application BCR CWPP (Sample) CWPP Development... Section 3 CWPP Content List CWPP Template (Sample) CWPP Prescription Guidelines and Application... Section 4 Prescription Program and Access Guide Prescription Funding Application Prescription Template CWPP Operational Guidelines and Application... Section 5 Operation Program & Access Guide Operation Funding Application BCR Operational (Sample) Ministry of Forests and Range Tenure Information... Section 6 Forms of Tenure Agreement Section 52 (Sample)

3 S e c t i o n 1 Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program

4 First Nations Emergency Services, Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) There are presently 103 First Nations communities in British Columbia that are within the area impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB). Given the dramatic increase in forest fuel loading, these communities therefore are on the wildland-urban interface (WUI), otherwise known as the interface, front lines in regard to requiring protection from wildfire. There are a number of First Nations, federal and provincial agencies currently involved in forest and fire protection management that are mandated in various ways to address these forest fuel management and community protection issues. There are recognizable criteria identifying priority communities to be engaged with, from pilots through phase II followed by all others within the identified 103 communities. The First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) Forest Fuel Management Department is a key agency involved in this work. The Department promotes First Nations community health, safety and well-being, while respecting First Nations cultural beliefs, traditions and practices. A common goal of forest fuel management is to reduce the potential for crown fires and spotting which is a result of catastrophic wildfires, and also reduce the hazards to community members and emergency responders. Treatments (prescriptions) needed to mitigate those risks are identified at local and landscape levels as required; for example tree removal, spacing, thinning, prescribed fire, and harvesting. Proposed costs to implement these measures are also clearly laid out within the plan, with funding made available through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The Department assists First Nations communities through the administrative process of developing their Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Please note: although the CWPP defines wildfire threat risk areas within and adjacent to First Nations communities, and also on Crown land (at a 2km radius) that would support interface fires, funding through UBCM targets adjacent vacant Crown lands. NRCAN has been a primary funding source for on-reserve work, which can be supplemented with external funds such as Community Adjustment Funds (CAF) and Job Opportunities Program Funds (JOP). FNESS liaises with communities to ensure they are linked with appropriate agencies in a timely fashion. It is important to note that there is no one treatment, or series of treatments, that are suitable for all forest stands. Each site is unique; so every plan to manage the wildfire threat is also. Fuel management treatments must be ecologically appropriate, culturally and environmentally sensitive, and generally improve the overall forest health. CWPP s cannot be developed in isolation as they must account for all other forest values, including but not limited to, water quality, wildlife habitat, cultural values, aesthetics, and timber value. Typically, treatments need to be aggressive to be effective. FNESS What We Do: Build relationships with communities and assist with forming linkages of partners involved in forest fuel management work, both for on-reserve treatments (Natural Resources Canada(NRCAN) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)) and for off-reserve treatments (Ministry of Forests and Range (MoFR) and UBCM); Support the development of a CWPP by offering professional assistance and recommendations that will assist with moving forward with forest fuel management activities; Connect communities with funding sources, for example JOP, CAF, FIA, as UBCM directed funding can only be spent on Crown land; Maximize our resources to support 103 FN communities, with a future outlook to additional 100+ non-mpb affected communities; Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 1 1

5 Assist communities with related capacity building activities ( technical/knowledge transfer ); Align and work with other FN agencies (First Nations Forestry Council (FNFC), First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC), others); Actively participate with the First Nations Forest Fuel Management Working Group (FNFFMWG) and Provincial First Nations Forest Fuel Management Working Group (PFFMWG). FNESS What We Don t Do: Charge First Nations communities for our services Plan, prescribe, or complete operational treatments for the community Strategic Context: Vision: We are responsible as service providers for assisting First Nations communities impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB), or are otherwise at a higher risk of unsafe wildfire due to excessive forest fuel build-up, in achieving greater wildfire protection. We engage, guide, advise, and share with communities in order to achieve this vision. Also, we promote and assist with forest fuel management expertise development within communities; building sustainable capacity. Throughout, we coordinate our activities with other stakeholders, including, but not limited to, First Nations Leadership Council and Forestry Council, federal and provincial governments, and other specialists. Mission: FNESS assists First Nations in developing and sustaining safer and healthier communities by providing programs, services, training, and education, while respecting cultural beliefs, traditions and practices pertaining to forest fuel management. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 1 2

6 S e c t i o n 2 CWPP Process and Application

7 Summary of Off- Reserve Fuel Management Funding and Implementation Process Funding Agency Provincial/Federal Funding administered by Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) FNESS to facilitate First Nations funding applications Total Timeline 9 Months to 1 Year Item Funding Process Anticipated Timeline Funding Application and B.C.R. to FNESS to complete Community Wildfire Protection Plan Apply through FNESS for UBCM funding to complete the CWPP process. Receiving a proposal and bid quote from an experienced individual to complete the CWPP speeds up the process and determines how much operational funding to apply for. Note as well, planning dollars sent may not accommodate on-the-ground prescriptions being completed. Additional funds can be requested, on a needs basis, to accommodate prescriptions being completed. One Month Complete CWPP Funding Application and B.C.R. to support Fuel Management Operational Planning and implementation Consultations to support fuel management treatments Apply for permission to cut Crown timber Conduct fuel management activities Submit claim for payment to FNESS/UBCM Identify all fuel management issues within two kilometers of developed I.R.s. Concentrate on vacant Crown land (Crown land without an area based tenure) where operational funding can be applied. The planning requires a forest professional for any specific fuel management treatment recommendations. Submit completed CWPP to FNESS for input and approval. Note, the First Nations Liaison for the local MFR District need be engaged as well. This can be one or two steps. Smaller projects with known costs can be planned and implemented in one funding application. Larger projects with many variables might be better planned first, then a further funding application for operational activities. A Registered Professional Forester working within his scope of practice must sign Operational Plans (prescriptions). Only vacant Crown land can qualify for funding. Areas covered by Tree Farm Licenses, Woodlots or other forms of area based tenure do not qualify for funding. Private lands do not qualify for funding under this program. Numerous other groups and individuals may have rights and use permits on an area planned for fuel management. They all need to be informed about, and have a chance to comment on, planned fuel management activities. They could include; Forest Licensees, Range Licensees, B.C. Timber Sales, local communities, other First Nations, Recreational Use Permit Holders, trappers, guide outfitters and others. A complete list can usually be developed in consultation with the local Ministry of Forests and Range District Office. This step can take up to sixty days and involve public meetings and detailed consultations with concerned groups. Permission to cut Crown timber is required before any treatments can occur. It requires the submission of Fuel Management Operational Plans (identified within the CWPP), signed by a Registered Professional Forester, submitted to the local Ministry of Forest and Range District Office along with a request for permission to cut timber in the designated area. This permission can be provided in a number of different ways. The most common are; Forest and Range Practices Act Section 52 Permission to Cut The Ministry of Forests and Range District Manager can authorize the cutting and destruction of crown timber. A copy of the letter must be on site at all times operations are being carried out and must be produced to an Forest officer who requests it. Forest and Range Practices Act License to Cut without a Timber Mark A License to Cut allows for the removal of Crown timber. Issued without a Timber Mark so the wood cannot not be utilized commercially or removed from the site in log lengths. Any plans that include commercial harvesting cannot apply for the above permissions to cut and cannot be funded under this program. Any areas identified for commercial harvesting must be dealt with separately. Fuel management can now proceed. The crew will require training and a clear understanding of the goals, objectives and strategies being employed. Certified fallers and other training may be required before individuals are qualified to work on these crews. Training costs are not covered under this program. There is no limitation on how this work can be completed. It can be low bid to local contractors or First Nations Development Corps, logging crews or other legal entities with proper insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage. Hourly crews paid by the band, or other methods can complete the work. Provincial non-fn local Governments show an approx. average of $5000 to $6000 per haectare for treatments, based upon local factors. As individual sites are completed, and signed off as complete and meeting the intent of the Operational Plan by a Registered Professional Forester, submissions for payment can be made to the UBCM through FNESS. It is important to keep treatment units small to allow for regular completion and submissions for payment to obtain regular cash flow to cover operating expenses. Two to Three Months One Month Up to Two Months Up to One Month One to Four Months One Month for Payment NOTE: For fuel management projects to be approved under the Job Opportunities Program (JOP), they must meet the above standards. i.e. be identified within a CWPP, have Operational Plans (perscriptions) completed and permission to cut received. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 1

8 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Program Process The following steps have been put together to guide you through the CWPP process. Step 1 Fill out the FNESS CWPP Application funding form. A signed BCR supporting the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan must accompany the completed application. Forward both documents to the FNESS office in Kamloops. Once the application is reviewed a letter of approval will be sent to the community if all criteria are met. FNESS will authorize the approval of funds (50% of $8,000 grant) to be released by the Union of BC Municipalities, (UBCM). Sample documents included in this section: FNESS CWPP Application CWPP Band Council Resolution template (for sample purpose only) Step 2 Once communities have been approved for funding the development of the CWPP begins. If you have not done so already identify a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) who will oversee and sign off on the project and reports. Step 2.a Complete the CWPP which will include identified treatments, identified priority areas and an estimated budget for proposed treatments. Forward to the FNESS Kamloops office for review the following: a) completed CWPP b) letter from Chief & Council or community representative authorized to approve project that the CWPP has been accepted or adopted by the community c) letter from CFO (or band member who oversees finances) documenting CWPP fund allocation. The CWPP will go through a technical review process by our Forest Fuel Management Liaisons and Specialist. If the CWPP passes the technical review a letter will be sent to the community stating that the CWPP has sufficient technical merit to proceed and FNESS will authorize the balance of CWPP grant money to be released by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Correspondence with the appropriate Fire Center, Fuel Management Specialist and district tenures office should occur at this point as well to begin the access and approval of the areas requiring treatments (cutting permits or license to cut). Approval by fuel specialist is needed to ensure fuel management objectives are met. Sample documents included in Section 3: FNESS CWPP Recommended Content List CWPP Template Step 3 Once CWPP is approved a community can apply for funds to develop detailed prescriptions, treatments and budget to treat threat areas identified in the CWPP. Send the completed application to the FNESS office in Kamloops. The approval, review process and release of funds from UBCM is the same process as identified above in step 2.a, however, 100% of Prescription funding is released after Prescription has been received, reviewed and approved by FNESS Fuel Specialist. Notification is also sent to the appropriate Fire Center Fuel Specialist to ensure fuel management objectives are met. All prescriptions must be signed off by an RPF. Sample documents included Section 4: Prescription Application Prescription Guide Step 4 From the research done at the prescription stage an Operational Plan is developed that identifies prescriptions, treatments and a detailed budget to implement the reduction of the threat areas identified in the CWPP. The community then applies for the actual operational dollars for on the ground treatment. FNESS Forest Fuel Management Liaisons and Specialists review the application. Upon ap- Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 2

9 proval a recommendation is made to UBCM to fund the operational activities. A contribution agreement is drafted for the operational activities and sent to the community for approval and signature. Once the signed contribution is received a request is sent to UBCM to release a percentage (based on current funding model) of the approved funds. The balance is released to the community once the final report along with financial documentation supporting the allocation of funds has been submitted to FNESS and approved. To access the operational activities some form of cutting permit has to be accessed by the local forest district office. Sample documents included in Section 5: Operational activities guide and application Ministry of Forests and Range timber permits and licenses options and steps required to receive cutting approval Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 3

10 QuickTime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program For First Nations Communities* lgps@ubcm.ca Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) Program & Application Guide 1. Introduction The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group including the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS), Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Grant administration is provided by UBCM and funding is from the Ministry. The initiative supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface. The wildland urban interface is any area where combustible wildland fuels (vegetation) are found adjacent to homes, farm structures or other outbuildings. For the purpose of the SWPI, the wildland urban interface is the areas within 2 kilometres of a community with densities of between 10 and 1,000 structures per square kilometre. Funding under the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative is available for: Development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Development of a Fuel Management Prescription Implementation of Fuel Management Demonstration Projects Operational fuel treatment activities Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program A CWPP is a document that defines the risk from wildfires in an identified area, identifies measures necessary to mitigate those risks and outlines a plan of action to implement the measures. For details on required elements of a CWPP, please see Appendix 1. The CWPP program assists local governments to develop CWPPs for areas in wildland urban interface that are at risk from wildfires. This guide provides information for the CWPP program, including the process for local governments (municipalities and regional districts) to apply for funding. 2. Eligible Applicants All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) are eligible to apply. First Nations are also able to apply for funding through the FNESS. Details about the program for First Nations are available on the FNESS website at *The CWPP stream of community applications has a different funding ratio for First Nation applicants ONLY. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 4

11 3. Eligible Projects In order to qualify for funding, there must be credible evidence that there is an apparent risk to the community from interface fires. The Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA), available through this program, will be used to assist with risk assessment during the approval process. In addition, to qualify for funding, CWPPs must: Assess the risk of wildfire in the wildland urban interface Cover areas that do not have a CWPP or areas where the CWPP is outdated due to changes in land or forest fuel hazard conditions or other factors Be capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval 4. Eligible & Ineligible Costs & Activities Eligible Costs & Activities Eligible activities are outlined below. The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. Eligible costs are direct costs for the activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group, that are properly and reasonably incurred and that are paid by the local government to carry out eligible activities. Under the CWPP program, eligible activities must be costeffective and include: Community hazard assessment mapping Preparation of the CWPP document, including spatial data (please see Appendix 1 for CWPP requirements and Appendix 5 for spatial data) Presentation of the CWPP to the local government Council or Board Amendments to Official Community Plans and/or land use, engineering and public works bylaws and policies that are specific to community wildfire protection planning Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a CWPP Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a CWPP Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a CWPP Updates to existing CWPPs will be considered for funding only in cases where land or forest fuel hazard conditions or other factors have changed Ineligible Costs & Activities Any activity that is not outlined above or is not directly connected to the activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group is not eligible for funding, including: Reproduction of maps available from other sources (e.g. PSTA, LRDW, etc.) Reproduction or duplication of existing data available from other sources Emergency plans or related activities Prescriptions or operational projects Purchase of machinery and equipment CWPPs for land outside the interface, extending beyond the 2km zone Assessments for purposes other than fuel treatment (e.g. building of recreational trails, etc) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 5

12 On-going public information Local fire department training Publication reviews or research Community hazard assessments for private land Staff training costs, including safety and first-aid training Work undertaken by the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations 5. Grant Maximum Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4. The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. Applications that include multiple communities are acceptable. In these cases, it is likely that more than one CWPP will be developed and funding in excess of $8, may be considered. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared and, depending on the total value, may decrease the value of the grant. Please see Appendix 2 for important information on community contributions and other grant contributions. 6. Application Process Application Deadlines Applications for the CWPP program can be submitted to UBCM at any time; however funding decisions will only be made three times per year (but only twice in 2011): August 2011 for all complete applications submitted by July 22, 2011 November 2011 for all complete applications submitted by October 14, 2011 The Fuel Management Information System (FMIS) will not be available for the first in-take of Instead, local governments should submit complete applications directly to UBCM. First Nations should submit complete applications directly to FNESS. Required Application Contents Completed Application Form. Please see Appendix 3 for a sample form Council or Board resolution indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management Submitting an Application Applications should be submitted as Word or PDF files and can be ed directly to Local Government Program Services (UBCM). If you choose to submit your application by , hard copies do not need to follow. lgps@ubcm.ca Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 6

13 Screening Criteria UBCM will perform a preliminary review of all applications to ensure the required application elements (identified above) have been submitted and to ensure that basic eligibility criteria have been met. Following this, all complete, eligible applications will be reviewed and scored by Fuel Management Specialists. Scoring considerations and criteria include the following: Demonstrated wildfire risk Degree to which the applicant is undertaking other wildfire risk mitigation activities, such as: o FireSmart and other bylaws (e.g. open burning bylaws) o Access/egress and water supply issue mitigation o Public awareness programs o Implementation of other non-fuel treatment recommendations identified in a completed CWPP Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Point values and weighting have been established within each of these scoring criteria. Only those applications that meet a minimum threshold point value will be considered for funding. Following technical review, applications that meet the minimum point value threshold will be considered and funding decisions will be made on a provincial priority basis. 7. Grant Management & Applicant Responsibilities Please note that grants are awarded to local governments only and, as such, the local government is responsible for completion of the project as approved and for meeting reporting requirements. Local governments are also responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. Notice of Approval All applicants will receive written notice of funding decisions, which will include the terms and conditions of any grant that is awarded. Reporting Requirements Final Reports must include the following: Completed Final Report Form. Please see Appendix 4 Copy of the completed CWPP, including all applicable appendices, documents and maps. Please see Appendix 1 Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 5 Payments Grants under the CWPP program are paid at 50% ($4000) upon receipt and successful review of the application form (upfront), in order for work to commence immediately. The final 50% ($4000) grant payment is awarded at the completion of the project, and only when the final report requirements have been met. Please refer to Appendix 5 for requirements for spatial data. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all reporting requirements, including spatial data, are met. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 7

14 Changes to Funded Projects Approved grants are specific to the project as identified in the application, and grant funds are not transferable to other projects. Approved applicants are required to advise UBCM of any variation from the approved project as described in the completed Application Form and approval from Provincial Fuels Management Working Group will be required for any significant variation from the approved project. Also, please note that all funded activities are required to be completed within 1 year of approval and all extensions beyond this date must be requested in writing and be approved by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group. Additional Information For more information about the funding program, please visit or contact Local Government Program Services at UBCM at: (250) lgps@ubcm.ca Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 8

15 Appendix 1: Completing a CWPP A CWPP assesses the risk of wildfire in the interface and recommends mitigation activities to improve community safety. With this information in hand, communities can make planning decisions related to issues such as location of new housing, subdivision and other by-laws, and road access. The CWPP will also provide key information for homeowners to encourage Fire Smart principles on private lands. Who Should be Involved Forest professionals play a key role in fuel management endeavours in BC - such as the development of CWPPs. In particular, Association of BC Forest Professionals members with a sound understanding of both fire behaviour and resource management will be invaluable in planning for and achieving fuel management objectives. A consultant, staff member or team developing a CWPP should have a thorough understanding of fire behaviour and fire suppression tactics in the wildland urban interface. This knowledge is normally gained through extensive participation in wildland fire suppression operations at a senior level and through nationally recognized advanced education in wildland fire behaviour. Other valuable knowledge for developing a CWPP is an understanding of the FireSmart program, development bylaws, forestry harvesting and fuel management treatment techniques. Wildfire Management Branch Fuel Management Specialists, local fire officials and local land managers are also valuable resources and can be asked to participate in hazard mapping or other aspects of developing your CWPP. Required Content for CWPPs In order to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative, a completed CWPP is required to include the following elements: CWPP Document General introduction and a description of forested areas in and around the community Goals and objectives of the plan Hazards assessment and analysis of risk to the community, including plot data Implementation plan, including: o Recommended and prioritized future fuel management activities, including demonstration projects o Other recommended protection measures, including a maintenance schedule Photos of high hazard areas Review of existing by-laws and potential recommendations for changes Commitment to adopt or promote FireSmart principles If the completed plan contains information related to higher-level plans, forest policy or impact statements (timber harvest, environmental, etc), then review by a Registered Professional Forester will be required. Mapping Mapping is required to conform to the standards identified in Appendix 5 Overview map of the area Map(s) with plot locations Mapping layer that identifies land status and ownership Map that identifies areas of risk to the community Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 9

16 Appendix 2: Community Contributions & Other Grants Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4. The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. The required community contribution for a project, beyond the $8,000 maximum, must be directly related to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group and can be funded from a number of sources, including: Cash contribution from local government (e.g. general revenue or reserve funds) In-kind contribution from local government, directly related to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group, including: o Staff time directly related to the development of a CWPP (e.g. supervision and travel) o Use of local government meeting space or other resources o Local government administration of the project and grant funding Cash or other contributions from the community (e.g. volunteer labour or use of equipment, cash donation to the project) Other grant funding. Please see below. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared on the Final Report Form. Other Grant Contributions Funds from other grant programs can constitute all or part of the community contribution (except funds from the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Forest Investment Account, which is not eligible as a community contribution). However, it is important to note that other grant programs may fund some activities that are not eligible under the CWPP program. Therefore, when accounting for project costs covered by other grant programs, only those activities that are outlined in Section 4 can be included. Documentation must be available to demonstrate how actual costs from other grant contributions are accounted for. For example, labour costs must include information on the number of hours worked, the hourly rate, and the eligible activity that was undertaken (e.g. 5 hours at $18/hr for consultation). Under no circumstances will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost. In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the project cost, the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 10

17 Appendix 3: Sample Application Form Community Wildfire Protection Plan APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT. 2. CWPP DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description of the proposed area. 3. NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE INCLUDED. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this CWPP includes land with Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking nonfuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. 6. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Did a FNESS Specialist review this application prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 11

18 7. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. Please indicate if the CWPP will be developed internally by local government staff or if a consultant will be hired: Internal Consultant If a consultant is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the contractor(s): CWPP Consultant: GIS Consultant: 8. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the CWPP and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for the development of your CWPP. SECTION 3: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Community hazard assessment mapping $ Preparation of the CWPP document, including spatial data $ Presentation of the CWPP to the local government Council or Board $ Amendments to Official Community Plans and/or land use, engineering and public works bylaws and policies that are specific to community wildfire protection planning Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a CWPP Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a CWPP Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a CWPP $ $ $ $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Total Proposed Costs: $ The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. Total Grant Requested: $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 12

19 Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on any community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs. If information is available now, please complete Section 4 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value SECTION 5: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed CWPP: (1) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Signature: Name & Title: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 13

20 Appendix 4: Sample Final Report Form Community Wildfire Protection Plan FINAL REPORT FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding final report requirements please refer to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Final Report Submission: Title: Name of Project: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. Please provide the name and credentials of consultant(s) (or staff if CWPP was produced internally) that completed the work. CWPP Consultant: GIS Consultant: Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide and a specific budget was approved as part of your application. In Section 3 below, please include all actual eligible costs for the development of your CWPP and provide a brief description of the actual cost. SECTION 3: ACTUAL COSTS (exclusive of eligible HST rebate) Activity Actual Cost Community hazard assessment mapping. Please describe: $ Preparation of the CWPP document, including spatial data. Please describe: Presentation of the CWPP to the local government Council or Board. Please describe: Amendments to Official Community Plans and/or land use, engineering and public works bylaws and policies that are specific to community wildfire protection planning. Please describe: $ $ $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 14

21 Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a CWPP. Please describe: Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a CWPP. Please describe: Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a CWPP. Please describe: $ $ $ Other approved activities. Please describe: $ Total Actual Costs: $ The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. Total Requested Grant: $ As outlined in Appendix 1 of the Program & Application Guide, under no circumstances will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost. In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the project cost, the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. In Section 4, below, please report the full value of the eligible portions of any other grants received for the development of your CWPP. SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Actual Grant Value For Office Use Only: Total Eligible Grant: $ Local governments are responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION OF COSTS (to be signed by Chief Financial Officer) I certify that the costs stated above: (1) have been incurred and paid; (2) are attributable to the project; (3) are eligible (as outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide); and (4) are net of tax and any other rebates. In addition, for final claims, I certify that: (1) the project is complete; (2) all revenues generated from the project have been declared; and (3) all eligible portions of all other grant contributions for the project have been declared. Signature: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 15

22 Name: In addition to the Final Report Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your final report: Copy of the completed CWPP, including all applicable appendices, documents and maps. Please see Appendix 1 Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 5 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 16

23 Appendix 5: Maps & Spatial Data Submissions Spatial data must be submitted as part of the final report for CWPP, Prescription, Demonstration Project, and Operational projects. The Province of BC uses ArcGIS 9.3 and all spatial data submissions must be compatible with ArcGIS 9.3 or lower. Spatial data must conform to the following formats, naming conventions and standards: 1. Data Format: File Geodatabase (FGDB) is the preferred method and where this is not possible, shapefiles are satisfactory. a. Data must conform to the template conventions, for feature dataset names, feature class names, attribute names, and attribute values. It is strongly recommended that you use the template FGDB to meet this requirement b. Shapefile names and attributes should be named as closely as possible to the feature classes and attributes within the FGDB. 2. Projection: BC Albers Standard Projection. The projection is Albers Equal Area Conic, with parameters of: Central meridian: ( West longitude) Latitude of projection origin: 45.0 ( North latitude) First standard parallel: 50.0 ( North latitude) Second standard parallel: 58.5 ( North latitude) False easting: (one million metres) False northing: 0.0 Datum: NAD83, based on the GRS80 ellipsoid. 3. Metadata: Spatial data must be accompanied by metadata. The metadata must document and detail each attribute field of a particular dataset, as well as the codes/values used to populate it. Metadata must also make note of the source of the data used in the compilation of each dataset as well as the person who compiled it (including contact details), and the date of data compilation. The metadata standard is FGDC and should be submitted in.xml format. 4. Other Documentation: Please be sure to document and include all methodology used in the compilation of each dataset, as well as a short description of what each dataset represents. 5. Graphic Data (Paper Map and Photo Imagery): All Graphic data must be submitted in.jpg,.bmp,.tif, or.pdf format. Maps must contain a descriptive title, scale (verbal or scale bar), a north arrow, reference grid, and a legend. The map should include reference data such as roads, water bodies, rivers/creeks, land ownership and other boundary information (municipal, provincial, federal, fire protection areas). Resultant maps will, as a package or singularly, identify risk of fire to the community. Risk must be identified by risk level, and by area. The map must also make note of a datum and the source of the map data. You must also submit PDF map(s) that clearly represent all of the features being submitted in the spatial datasets. The PDF map(s) will serve as a reference view for the spatial data submission. 6. Naming Conventions: Please abbreviate project folder name to a maximum of 15 characters A. File Geodatabase: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: FGDB: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName> For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.gdb Feature layers should be named in accordance with the values given in Table 1 below. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 17

24 B. Shapefiles: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName>_<dataset> where <dataset> refers to the values in Table 1 below. For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG_fire_risk.shp 7. Submission: The name should be descriptive as to the data it represents. This standard must also be applied on all supporting documents including paper maps and digital photography. The preferred method for data submission is a file geodatabase (FGDB), compressed into a ZIP file. Where it is not possible to submit a FGDB then data should be submitted as shapefiles and compressed into a single ZIP file. The zip file must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<ProjectFolderName>.zip For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.zip Shapefiles that are not zipped into a single ZIP file will not be accepted. Please note: Spatial data submissions will be evaluated against these criteria. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all of these criteria are met. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Data required: Extent of area covered under CWPP Fire Risk Dataset indicating areas and risk level as described on p. 9 of Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia Must include all input datasets, including ground truthing locations, which must include those attributes that are indicated in the Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Worksheet Photos of the ground truthing locations must be submitted as part of the.zip file Proposed treatment area(s) Fuel Type Additional notes: Metadata must include methodology in generating fire risk and fuel type. Prescription Data required: Area of prescribed treatment o Must include type of treatments prescribed for each area (see list of options below) Demonstration Project Data required: Fire Risk Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 18

25 Operational Fuel Treatment Data required: Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Treatment types: Use of prescribed fire Lop and scatter Chipping & Mastication Piling Pruning Tree Removal Debris management/removal Other please define Attributes: All of the above-mentioned spatial datasets must include the following attributes in addition to the default attributes created by the File Geodatabase or Shapefile: Area in hectares Data collection date Data collection method (e.g. GPS, digitized from orthophoto, etc.) Project funding source (e.g. UBCM, JOP, etc.) Table 1 Type Description Feature Dataset Shapefile CWPP Extent of area covered AOI aoi CWPP Fire Risk fire_risk fire_risk CWPP Proposed treatment area proposed_treatment proposed_treatment CWPP Fuel Type fuel_type fuel_type Demonstration Fire Risk fire_risk d_fire_risk Demonstration Treatment Area treated_area d_treated_area Operational Treatment Area Treated_area o_treated_area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 19

26 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program For First Nations Communities* Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT. 2. CWPP DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description of the proposed area. 3. NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE INCLUDED. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this CWPP includes land with Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking non-fuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. *The CWPP stream of community applications has a different funding ratio for First Nation applicants ONLY. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 20

27 6. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Did a FNESS Specialist review this application prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 7. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. Please indicate if the CWPP will be developed internally by local government staff or if a consultant will be hired: Internal Consultant If a consultant is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the contractor(s): CWPP Consultant: GIS Consultant: 8. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the CWPP and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for the development of your CWPP. SECTION 3: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Community hazard assessment mapping $ Preparation of the CWPP document, including spatial data $ Presentation of the CWPP to the local government Council or Board $ Amendments to Official Community Plans and/or land use, engineering and public works bylaws and policies that are specific to community wildfire protection planning $ Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a CWPP $ Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a CWPP Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a CWPP $ $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 21

28 Total Proposed Costs: $ The CWPP program can contribute $8000 of the cost of eligible activities, with NO requirement for a community contribution Requests for additional funds, beyond the $8000 maximum, will require approval from FNESS well in advance of the proposed expenditure of these funds. Additional funds beyond the $8000 maximum will need a separate application, and will require a 25% community contribution. Total Grant Requested: $ Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on any community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs. If information is available now, please complete Section 4 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value $ SECTION 5: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed CWPP: (1) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Signature: Name & Title: The Application Form must be completed in full and signed by the local government. Applications should be submitted as Word or PDF documents and should be ed to lgps@ubcm.ca with the required attachments. In addition to the Application Form, the following separate attachment is required to be submitted as part of your application: Council or Board resolution indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management (if not included in the application form) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 22

29 SAMPLE FORM (Band Name/Logo) Band Council Resolution Date BE IT RESOLVED: The Chief and Council of the do hereby support the application to apply for funding to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the community. FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Chief and Council of the do hereby support the Appointment of to oversee the development of the said plan. Quorum Sample Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 2 23

30 S e c t i o n 3 CWPP Content List and CWPP Template

31 List of Topics for Inclusion in a Cwpp 1. CWPP Goals and Objectives 2. Area Description/Access/Location 3. Reserve(s) Descriptions 4. Biogeoclimatic Information 5. Local Wildfire History/Starts and Fire Weather 6. Wildfire Threat Map/Documentation 7. Land Ownership Mapping 8. Mapped Treatment Units 9. List of Priority Treatment Areas 10. Treatment Operations Budget 11. Wildfire Threat Reduction Options 12. Resource Issues and Operational Constraints 13. Higher Level Plans 14. Main Band Contact Names 15. Partnership Contact List 16. Important Forest Health Issues 17. Economics of Harvesting 18. Band Council Support 19. Archaeological Overview Assessment 20. Discussion of Funding Opportunities 21. FireSmart Landscaping 22. Landscape Level Fire Management 23. Band Capacity/Experience 24. Recommendations/Action Items Community Wildfire Protection Plan Suggested Content List with Descriptions Completion of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a major initial step towards reducing the wildfire threats to forested communities. The CWPP will direct all future wildfire threat reduction activities by ensuring that all known issues are brought forward and addressed in one document. The CWPP allows the community to determine the goals and objectives of the plan to ensure their values establish the plan s direction. The CWPP should identify and prioritize all wildfire threat areas and suggest treatment options to reduce the wildfire threat to acceptable limits. It should provide a clear direction so that communities can move forward to manage the local wildfire threat. This document attempts to quantify all topics that should be included in a complete Community Wildfire Protection Plan. CWPP developers are not limited to the topics listed and expanded upon here, but should attempt to address the twenty-four topics discussed. The provincial government, through the Union of B.C. Municipalities and FNESS, funds CWPP s. The focus of a CWPP should be potential fuel management treatments on the Crown land that surround reserves. 1. CWPP Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan will reflect the desires of the community for their local forestland and values. The goals and objectives will also include wildfire threat reduction statements discussed with a forest professional or wildfire specialist. 2. Area Description/Access/Location A description is required of the local forest ecosystem, the access on a full-time and seasonal basis and the exact location of the reserve and the surrounding area. 3. Reserve(s) Description A description of the reserve including the number of homes and developments, approximate population on the reserve (s), size in hectares of each reserve, water bodies in the proximity, etc. Include any past forest management or wildfire threat reduction work or programs. A further description of the forestland surrounding each reserve included in the CWPP is required. Location and forest cover of Crown land and the condition of the private land must also be addressed. 4. Biogeoclimatic Information A list of the local biogeoclimatic zones and some background on typical wildfire impacts, seral and climax tree species, common tree species and plant communities. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 1

32 This information will be of assistance at the operational planning stage. 5. Local Wildfire History/Starts and Fire Weather A summary of local fire starts causes and large fire history. This information assists the community in determining what size of fire they are requiring protection from, using past history as a guide. It also determines where the major fires have occurred in the past, what direction they have spread, how hot they have burned and whether fires on reserve or off reserve are most important. An analysis of the local fire weather from available weather data can provide an overall indication of wildfire exposure and risk that wildfires pose to the community. 6. Wildfire Threat Map/Documentation A GIS based digital and hard copy wildfire threat map completed to Ministry of Forests and Range standards with back up documentation including digital photos, plot forms and locations. This map should cover all reserves being assessed plus up to two kilometres around their perimeter. The Ministry of Forests and Range Protection branch has an approved process for assessing and mapping wildfire threats called Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia. It is available from the local Fire Zone office. 7. Land Ownership Mapping All mapping must show private, Federal and provincial crown land, and their boundaries. This is very important as only provincial crown land is considered for fuel management funding under a CWPP. 8. Mapped Treatment Units A GIS map layer showing individual treatment units or areas that are recommended for wildfire threat reduction work on crown land within approximately two kilometres of the reserve boundaries. All treatment units must be individually numbered. The report must discuss each unit in detail, describing the present and desired condition for each site, the method or methods that can be used to achieve that desired condition and other important local considerations. Anytime specific forest management activities are recommended, a Forest Professional with wildfire management experience must be involved. A Forest Professional must sign all plans that are developed to manage forestland in B.C. 9. List of Priority Treatment Areas The treatment units must be listed in order of priority for treatment, with some justification for the selection order. This can be in the form of a list of criteria such as protection of life and property, protection of commercial property, etc. The numerical score from the Wildfire Threat Rating form should also be considered. 10. Treatment Operations Budget The plan must include an approximate budget for the recommended fuel management treatments. The budget should include a cost per hectare and a total cost for each treatment unit. Costs should be direct costs for treatment, including layout, consultations and operational plan development. These costs will be used in the future as a guideline for any planned treatments in the area. The final area for treatment and costs will not be determined until the Fuel Management Operational Plan is complete. Not all forest management treatments qualify for funding. Timber harvesting, where the timber is to be sold, or the logger takes the timber as payment, or any similar type agreements where revenue is created, do not qualify for funding. The initial planning work to determine the locations of merchantable timber for harvesting could be funded, especially if part of a bigger fuel management effort. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 2

33 11. Wildfire Threat Reduction Options A discussion of the options available for wildfire threat reduction including fire smart landscaping, timber harvesting, danger tree removal, fuel breaks, fall and burn, spacing, pruning, surface fuel removal, under burning and other locally appropriate treatments. The options should be specific to the ecosystems and forest structure found in the local area, not just a repeat of Fire Smart principles. 12. Resource Issues and Operational Constraints A discussion of the local resource values of importance to the First Nation community and those identified in higherlevel plans. A summary of operational constraints that will limit the ability to complete fuel management activities, such as access, soil conditions, topography, land ownership and other local issues. 13. Higher Level Plans A review of higher level plans in place that may conflict with or enhance the wildfire protection needs of the community. These could include; Licensee Forest Stewardship Plans, Integrated Resource Management Plans, Official Community Plans and others. 14. Main Band Contact Names A list of the key personnel in the community whom are most able and likely to assist with fuel management planning and implementation. This could include Band Councillors, Forest Professional Staff, Natural Resource Managers, forestry or equipment contractors or other involved individuals or companies. 15. Partnership Contact List A list of partners who may be required to participate in fuel management work, both on and off reserve. This list would include company or organization names, personal contact names, s and phone numbers. Such a list would include Local Ministry of Forests and Range District Manager Local Ministry of Forests and Range Fuels Management Specialist Local B.C. Timber Sales Staff B.C. Transmission Corp or B.C. Hydro Pipeline Operators Road Maintenance Contractor Timber Licensee(s) Regional District Staff Telephone/Internet Service Provider Ministry of Highways Ministry of Environment Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Major Local Landowners/Ranchers Oil and/or Gas Companies Local Politicians Natural Resources Canada Local Funding Staff First Nations Emergency Services Contact 16. Important Forest Health Issues A discussion of the local forest health, including historical wind throws or beetle events that have shaped the forest in the area. This would include impacts of defoliators, bark beetles, weevils, root rots, wildfires or other manmade or natural events that have shaped the forest in the past and are expected to play a role in the future. This information should focus on events that would affect forest management practices including dead standing component, surface fuel loadings, etc. In areas of pine dominated forest stands, an analysis of total expected pine beetle impacts could be included as a GIS mapping layer. Ministry of Forests and Range Beetle Management Units (BMUs) must be identified where pine beetle related treatments are recommended. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 3

34 17. Economics of Timber Harvesting A basic indication of the potential to harvest timber as a fuel management strategy. This should include discussions with the local B.C. Timber Sales staff and licensees to determine their local harvesting plans. It may also include local market conditions, tree species, area to be treated and other factors that affect the viability of timber harvesting as a realistic fuel management practice. 18. Band Council/Community Support An indication of the level of support for fuel management work found within the community. This can be collected from a public meeting(s), band council resolutions, questionnaires or interviews with key individuals. 19. Archeological Overview Assessment An indication of the archaeological values identified in the local area. This work can often be completed and the planning stage when specific treatment units are identified, but an indication of the overall issues that are likely to come up will ensure these issues are managed at the operational planning stage. 20. Discussion of Funding Opportunities A discussion listing all potential funding opportunities to complete operational fuel management work within the community and along its boundaries. Funding from FNESS (UBCM), Natural Resources Canada (INAC) and the Job Opportunity Program (JOP 2008) should be brought up along with contact names. Options for partnering with other organizations in the area to access all available funding should be considered. 21. Fire Smart Landscaping Fire Smart landscaping is the homeowner s direct contribution to overall wildfire threat reduction. Numerous brochures and packages are available to educate local individuals about the need to fire proof around there homes. 22. Landscape Level Fire Management Identify projects or activities on a larger scale that could benefit the safety of the community from wildfire. This could include strategic timber harvesting, access management and other issues. Projects up to two kilometres from the reserve boundaries will be considered. 23. Band Capacity/Experience A CWPP should include an indication of the availability of a suitable work force within the band to complete fuel management work. This could include certified fallers, fire-fighting crews, forestry equipment owner operators, local contractors and consultants, crew supervisors and administrators, forest technicians and other individuals. 24. Recommendations/Action Items A CWPP must include a comprehensive list of recommendations, or actions items, which the band can act upon to continue with their fuel management efforts. Action items provide a clear direction forward for the Band or First Nation. These items should lead to funding requests, operational activities, other agency involvement, organization of forestry/fire crews within the band itself and other activities that will move the CWPP forward. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 4

35 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band August 2010 Sample R.F.P. Signature and Seal Registered Professional Forester Submitted by CONSULTING CORPORATION, British Columbia Date: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 5

36 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Consulting Corporation i Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 6

37 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Goals and Objectives Description of the Plan Area Existing Forest Stands Surrounding the Community CWPP Assessment Area Reserve Lands BC Hydro Lands Crown Lands Parks and Protected Areas Private Land Biogeoclimatic and Natural Disturbance Type Zones Forest Health Issues Local Fire History and Fire Weather Resource Issues and Operational Constraints Higher Level Planning and Resource Management Plan (LLRMP) ( Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan) Land Use Planning Affiliated Community Wildfire Protection Plans Wildlife Species at Risk FRPA regulations Consideration of Traditional Uses and Non-Forestry Resources Economics of Timber Harvesting Operations Wildfire Threat Determination and Threat Reduction Options Wildfire Threat Rating System Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA) Mapping Additional Factors Considered in Determining Treatment Priority Forest Fuel Management - Ground Treatment Methods and Activities Layout of Treatment Areas Hazard Tree Removal Thinning/Brushing Pruning Surface Fuel Reduction/Debris Piling and Burning Prescribed Burning Timber Harvesting Project Implementation, Monitoring and Quality-Assurance Reporting Project Administration Community Capacity and Project Resources CWPP Treatment Plan Treatment Area (Polygon) Maps Treatment Area (Polygon) Priority and Budget...28 Sample Consulting Corporation ii Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 7

38 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 7.0 Recommendations Hazard Tree & Vegetation Removal Programs Firesmart Principles Partnerships and Landscape Level Fire Management Emergency Response Planning Local Government OCPs, Bylaws and Policies Additional Recommendations Access Management Water supply Utilities-Electric and Gas Home Sprinkler Systems Community Planning, Design Review and Construction Operations Appendices Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Summary Individual Plot Results PSTA Mapping Literature Cited...46 Sample Consulting Corporation iii Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 8

39 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band List of Figures Figure 1: Current stand conditions around IR #1 community core Figure 2: Current stand conditions around IR #2 community core Figure 3: Current stand conditions around IR #2 community core Figure 4: Land Ownership IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 5: Biogeoclimatic Zones IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 6: Natural Disturbance Types - IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 7: Pine Susceptibility & Actual Area of Attack/Killed Pine for MPB - IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 8: Average Monthly Temperatures Figure 9: Average Monthly Wind Speeds Figure 10: Average Monthly Precipitation Figure 11: Average Monthly High and Extreme Fire Days Figure 12: Treatment Areas IR #1 with BC Hydro Lands Figure 13: Treatment Areas IR #2,,, Figure 14: A schematic of road standards from the Firesmart Manual Figure 15: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Spotting Potential: IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 16: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Slope Class: IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 17: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Head Fire Intensity: IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 18: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Fire Probability Class: IR #1, 2 & 2A Figure 19: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Historic Natural Fire Regime: IR #1, 2 & 2A Sample List of Tables Table 1. Reserve Land Profile... 5 Table 2. Biogeoclimatic zones in the reserve land Table 3. Natural Disturbance Type (NDT) zones in the reserve land Table 4. Mean Annual Precipitation and High/Extreme Fire Danger Days Table 5. Summary of Fuel Management activities and costs for each Reserve Land treatment area Table 6. Summary of Fuel Management activities and costs for each Crown Land treatment area Table 7: Potential Partner Organizations in CWPP Implementation Consulting Corporation iv Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 9

40 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Executive Summary The wildfires experienced in 2003 were some of the most catastrophic in recent BC history. The Okanagan Mountain fire alone destroyed over 200 homes and resulted in the emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of residents living in the Kelowna-Penticton corridor of the Okanagan valley, and thousands more on evacuation alert. After the catastrophic fire season of 2003, the BC government requested a review of the interface fires that caused the significant amount of damage to homes and other structures. This review was conducted by Gary Filmon, the resulting report becoming known at the Filmon Report (2003). The Filmon Report (2003) recommended that the BC government take the initiative to develop a provincial-level strategic plan aimed at improving fire prevention in the urban-forest interface areas including the identification of locations within BC where there is the greatest risk of damage from a large fire and priorizing these locations for fuel management activities, encouraging the development of wildfire protection plans at the community level in locations where there is a potential for a destructive wildfire in the interface areas, and recommending that the cost of the implementing the strategic plan across the province is shared with multiple levels of government. The resulting provincial Fuel Management Strategy contains important components aimed at mitigating the potential impacts from wildfires on communities including: a strategic threat analysis identifying interface areas of high fuel loading that would contribute to severe wildfire behaviour, a program that assists governments and other agencies/stakeholders in developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans and implementing operational treatments to reduce forest fuel loading in priority locations. Sample As part of the continuing commitment to community protection, a new funding source became available in 2008 through the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to enter into Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) processes in First Nation communities around the province. The completion of this Community Wildfire Protection Plan (and associated detailed Treatment Plan) for the community of builds on the existing Forest Fuel Management Plan and expands to include the remaining priority forest stands on reserve, as well as those stands on the adjacent provincial Crown lands up to a maximum of 2km from the community cores. The CWPP will identify the areas of wildfire threat risk and outline measures to mitigate the potential for severe wildfire in these areas around the community cores. This plan provides the initial phase to determine the level of community risk when exposed to forest fire. It prescribes the treatment options and recommendations required to reduce this risk. Consulting Corporation 1 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 10

41 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 1.0 Introduction Around the community of there is a notable history of wildfires, as demonstrated by the mosaic of varying pre-climax forest stands surrounding the community. In recent years, there have been several large fires which have occurred in close proximity to the community, specifically the Mt. McLean fire of 2009 which threatened the community and resulted in an emergency evacuation. Overall, 2009 was another devastating year for wildfires in British Columbia showed just how volatile and explosive fires can be when burning under ideal conditions for massive spread. Just in the Timber Supply Area (TSA) alone, the Tyaughton fire reached 8,045 ha with multiple communities evacuated; the Mt. McLean fire reached 3,696 ha with the communities of, Bridge River, and being evacuated; the Hell Creek fire in the Bridge River / Yalakom Valley reached 2,042 ha causing an evacuation order; and the Intlpam fire between and reached 1,597 ha, also evacuating residents. In addition, there was another 14,812 hectares burnt in the TSA not resulting in evacuation orders. The aftermath of these fires has proven how devastating and unpredictable fire behaviour can be in these areas. During the fire season, the area sees average wind speeds of km/hr, sustained temperatures of o C along with low relative humidity and precipitation levels. All these factors combine to create an extremely volatile situation when a fire occurs. Although these recent large forest and interface fires have only affected the forested ecosystems with minimal structure loss, their close presence to communities has helped to heighten awareness of the various precautions homeowners and communities should actively undertake to ensure that the potential for a severe wildfire around community cores is reduced. In the report authored by the Wildfire Management Branch titled Review of the 2009 Fire Season, the importance of fuel management activities and their impacts on communities were recognized: The 2009 fire season demonstrated the value of fuel management. Two major interface fires occurred in fuel treated areas: one in the Glenrosa area near Kelowna and the other near Alexis Creek. Fuel treatment was credited with reducing fire intensity, thus helping to reduce fire losses, allowing for safer evacuations and supporting safer and more effective suppression activities. Sample In 2003, the federal government introduced the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative in response to the beetle outbreak in the province of BC, providing funding and expertise to the province, agencies and stakeholders in efforts to manage the rapidly expanding infestations on both Crown and federal lands. Natural Resources Canada provided the funding for the completion of a 4-year Forest Fuel Management Plan (FFMP) in March 2006, directed at managing the risk of wildfire associated with the impact from the Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak on reserve lands. Forest fuel reduction activities also funded through Natural Resources Canada that were completed through the FFMP resulted in over 61 hectares of high-priority forest stands being treated in an interface zone up to 150m around the community cores. A community core is defined as an area where community infrastructure is located, including homes, halls, offices, schools and playgrounds, utility structures, pumphouses and other buildings, as well as other public infrastructure including roads, railway, trails, power and telephone lines. Consulting Corporation 2 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 11

42 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 2.0 Goals and Objectives The reserve land falls within the traditional territory of the Nation, an area rich in resources that provides food for the people and serves as valued goods for trade with the adjacent Nations. The are the people of the land and thus share an inseparable connection with the land ( ) and its water, air, wildlife and plants. The primary objective of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be to provide assistance to the Indian Band in managing the fire risk within their reserve and adjacent crown lands within their vision of how they care for their lands as people. The forest stands surrounding the communities will be assessed and assigned a wildfire threat rating and those areas with a rating of moderate, high or extreme will be recommended for forest fuel reduction treatments (Treatment Plan) to reduce the potential of severe wildfire in the immediate vicinity of the community cores. 3.0 Description of the Plan Area 3.1 Existing Forest Stands Surrounding the Community The current forest stand structure around the community of varies from dry, open south-facing slopes and flat benches consisting of a sagebrush, bunchgrass, saskatoon and a sparse layer of immature and mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas fir, to east and north-facing slopes of primarily mature Douglas-fir and a minor component of Ponderosa Pine, with a thrifty understory of the same species along with areas of dense brush, shrubs and deciduous trees.. Sample Figure 1: Current stand conditions around IR #1 community core. Consulting Corporation 3 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 12

43 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Figure 2: Current stand conditions around IR #2 community core. Sample Figure 3: Current stand conditions around IR #2 community core. Consulting Corporation 4 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 13

44 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band The forested land around the community of has also been affected by the severe drought of summer of Areas of Douglas-fir and Ponderosa pine of all ages are under stress and dying. In addition, the Ponderosa pine has been under attack from the Mountain Pine Beetle for several years now, with many forested areas suffering significant pine mortality. This situation has also increased the ignition potential and risk of severe wildfire activity in the area, as evidenced from the major forest fires (and subsequent evacuations of - area residents) in Early indications are that the summer of 2010 has the potential to be another year of significant wildfire activity. 3.2 CWPP Assessment Area The 2 km CWPP assessment area for the community of (Figure 4) consisted of a total land base of 3,018 hectares, of which 1,024 ha is First Nations reserve land, 1,186 ha of private land, ha of BC Hydro fee-simple land, and approximately 715 ha of provincial crown land. Of the 715 ha of crown land, approximately 75 ha of the closest areas to the IR #1 & 2 community cores were assessed for wildfire threat rating and treatment potential. IR #2A is primarily a dense forested mountainside and is otherwise uninhabited and was not considered in this CWPP. 3.3 Reserve Lands Sample In the 2 km CWPP assessment area for the community of, a total of 1,024 ha of reserve land is found. Of this total, 712 ha is attributed to IR #1, 2 & 2A reserves and 312 ha is attributed to IR #1 & 4 reserves. The reserve land of encompasses a total of 712 hectares within three individual Indian Reserves (Table 1) on the west side of the River near the District of. Table 1. Reserve Land Profile Indian Reserve Area (ha) % of Total Area IR IR IR 2A Total: % IR#1 is located adjacent to the lower River, River, Power Canal, across from the Aspen Planers veneer mill, and along Highway and the bottom 2 km of Road. IR#2 and 2A are located immediately south of IR#1 along Road. All three reserves are found on the dryer slopes and terraces of the River. Consulting Corporation 5 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 14

45 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band The primary community residential area is found on IR #1 reserve. The band office complex, Gas and Convenience Store, pumphouses for domestic water supply, graveyard, and approximately 40 residences are situated in this community core. A total of 5 wildfire threat rating sample plots were established in representative locations in this reserve. At the 6 km and subdivision on IR #2, approximately 13 residences are situated in this community core as well as another graveyard. A total of 12 wildfire threat rating sample plots were established in representative locations in this reserve There are no residences or structures on IR #2A as this reserve is primarily forested mountainside, thus was not assessed. 3.4 BC Hydro Lands Within the CWPP area, hectares of BC Hydro fee-simple land is found along the Lake River Power Canal Power Plant corridor stretching west-east from the dam/canal intake at Lake to the power plant outflow at the River. Most of these land parcels are forested, with those parcels at Lake and along the canal from Road to the power plant having a large component of MPB-susceptible, infested or killed Ponderosa Pine and thus at high risk of severe wildfire potential due to the fuel loading from the dead trees. These parcels are also adjacent to private residences. Sample In the winter of 2009/2010 BC Hydro completed forest fuel reduction treatment on 2.7 ha of land along the power canal at Road, below the Road residences. Another 40 ha have been identified for treatment in a Fuel Management Plan completed by Consulting Corporation for BC Hydro in April Identified in the CWPP is 23 ha of proposed treatment areas on BC Hydro land (shown on Figure 12 Treatment Map 1). These identified areas in the fuel management plan completed for BC Hydro are within the vicinity of the IR #1 community core. It is recommended that BC Hydro undertake operational treatments as proposed in the BC Hydro Power Canal Fuel Management Plan, and that all work will endeavour to be consistent with that outlined in the CWPP. Consulting Corporation 6 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 15

46 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample. Figure 4: Land Ownership IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 7 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 16

47 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 3.5 Crown Land The remaining land base within the 2 km CWPP assessment area is provincial crown land; 130 hectares is allocated to Woodlot License ( Creek), and 585 hectares is within the - Regional District. Of the 585 hectares identified within the 2 km radius that is not under a form of tenure, approximately 75 hectares that was in closest proximity to the IR #2 community core was reviewed and assessed. Data was collected at a total of 17 sample plots in representative locations including 4 plots within, 8 plots along the Creek Road, and 5 plots along the trail north of the Golf Course. None of the provincial crown land in the vicinity of the IR #1 community core was assessed due to it s location on steep mountainous terrain and being a significant distance from the community core itself. The focus of this CWPP on provincial Crown Land will be on the IR #2 community core, as these areas are at risk from extreme wildfire activity. 3.6 Parks and Protected Areas There are no provincial parks or protected areas within the vicinity of the CWPP area. Sample 3.7 Private Land A total of 1,186 ha of private land is found within the CWPP assessment area. Of this total, 819 ha is located within the boundary of the District of and 367 ha is located within the - Regional District. While most of the individual land parcels within the District of are residential size and not forested, there are some parcels at the outer boundary above the town and at East that are quite large and contain a component of susceptible or Mountain Pine beetle-killed pine. Most of the private lots in the are quite large in size and also contain a component of susceptible or Mountain Pine beetle-killed pine, along with a component of Douglas-fir. Currently, there are no funding sources for private land owners to source for the management of Mountain Pine beetle infestations or fuel management treatments. In order for comprehensive fuel reduction treatments to be completely effective with regard to mitigating the effects of wildfires, there needs to be eventual inclusion of these land jurisdictions for fuel management treatment eligibility, specifically those lots within close proximity to the community core interface zones. Consulting Corporation 8 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 17

48 Community Wildfire Protection Plan 3.8 Biogeoclimatic and Natural Disturbance Type Zones Indian Band The landscape across British Columbia is classified according to biogeoclimatic (BEC) zones using vegetation, soils and climate. Dominant climatic climax vegetation is utilized to name each zone. These zones are used frequently in forest management to help determine the most appropriate management approaches and prescriptions based on the representative ecosystem types found in each different BEC zone. The zones found within and surrounding the community are listed in Table 2 and shown in Figure 5. Table 2. Biogeoclimatic zones in the reserve land. Biogeoclimatic zones Area (ha) % of Total IR Area Interior Douglas-fir (IDF) % Montane Spruce (MS) 9 1.2% Ponderosa Pine (PP) % Five natural disturbance types (NDTs) are recognized as occurring in BC, which characterize areas with different natural disturbance regimes. Stand-initiating disturbances (e.g. wildfires and insect outbreaks) are those processes that largely terminate the existing forest stand and initiate secondary succession in order to produce a new stand. Disturbances such as the understorey ground fires that occur in the IDF and PP ecosystems characteristic of the NDT4 are vital to keeping the successional processes stable in these zones. The NDT zones found within and surrounding the community are listed in Table 3 and shown in Figure 6. Sample Table 3. Natural Disturbance Type (NDT) zones in the reserve land. NDT zone Disturbance Interval Area (ha) % of Total Area NDT1 Rare, yrs NDT2 Infrequent, 200yrs NDT3 Frequent, 100yrs % NDT4 Frequent, 4-50yrs % NDT5 Rare, Alpine All of the forested land surrounding the community falls within very hot and dry ecosystems of IDF and PP biogeoclimatic zones. The Ponderosa Pine zone is generally found at low elevations along valley bottoms, is the driest of the forested zones in BC and experiences some of the highest summer temperatures. The Interior Douglas fir zone is generally found at the mid to low elevations above the Ponderosa Pine zone and experiences warm, dry summers and cool, dry winters, although in locations such as around the community of the transition portion of the PP-to-IDF will also experience very high summer temperatures. In addition, all forested land within and surrounding the community falls primarily within the NDT4 disturbance type, with a minor amount in the NDT3 disturbance type. Consulting Corporation 9 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 18

49 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band In general, the large insect outbreaks such as Mountain pine beetle are found in the NDT3 and NDT4 zones, which contain BEC ecosystems with pine forest types of greater susceptibility including Ponderosa Pine and Interior Douglas-fir. The same zones also experience frequent wildfires which may be associated with similar cycles of insect outbreaks; therefore it is important to adopt a pro-active approach to managing the forest types within these zones in efforts to mitigate the catastrophic impacts from such stand disturbances as insect outbreaks and severe wildfires. Sample Consulting Corporation 10 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 19

50 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 5: Biogeoclimatic Zones IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 11 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 20

51 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band of the small diameter pine recently killed by pine beetle. This forest stand will create a long term wildfire threat to the homes without some fuel management efforts. Specific Concerns 1. Continued windthrow of the Douglas-fir retention, in the recent harvesting on the north side of the reserve, will create a high surface fuel loading. 2. Host for Douglas fir bark beetle infestation in the newly windthrown trees. Possibility that the bark beetle could spread to standing timber in coming years. 3. Dead pine along the hydro transmission lines and the main access road. I.R. #2 is surrounded by private land. Although there is significant wildfire threat concerns in the area, it cannot be managed by the Band Name. I.R. #3 This reserve is uninhabited. The mature dead pine present on the northern half of the reserve does pose a wildfire threat to the surrounding forest lands. The threat will increase over time as the pine falls over. Similar forest stands are located throughout this area, the threat on I.R. #3 is not significantly different from the surrounding forest land and does not require any threat reduction efforts at this time. The lodgepole pine plantations on the southern half of the reserve are heavily infested with pine beetle. A majority of the stems in excess of 12 cm at dbh have been killed. This includes approximately 20% of the pine stems in the plantations (visual estimate). I.R. #3 could use a detailed pine beetle impact assessment and remedial action to return the stands to a commercial forest density. I.R. #3 is surrounded by a mixture of private and Crown land. Fuel management activities are necessary on the north and eastern perimeter of the reserve to protect the forest values present there. Sample I.R. #4 The multi-aged Douglas-fir forest that covers most of I.R. #4 would support an aggressive wildfire that could threaten the two homes located there. Both homes are in a large, open field, but unmanaged grass and the possibility of spotting from the surrounding forest pose the most serious threat to the homes and occupants. The land surrounding I.R. #4 is under private ownership. The land is mostly cultivated, maintained fields that pose minimal wildfire threat to the reserve. 6.2 Transmission Lines Patches of dead lodgepole pine are present along the entire length of the XX Road. Both the Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MoT) and B.C. Hydro (B.C. Transmission Corporation) have a right-of-way clearing program for removing pine beetle killed trees along their corridors. Line clearing efforts by BCTC commenced in 2006 in the XX area but have not progressed past XX Creek on the XX Road. These dead trees are already starting to fail. Dead dry trees hitting a transmission line are a likely ignition source during the dry months of the year. Falling dead pine can also be a Figure 6: Natural Disturbance Types - IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 12 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 21

52 Community Wildfire Protection Plan 3.8 Forest Health Issues Indian Band Forest health factors such as insects and diseases are natural components of our forested ecosystems. When present below certain thresholds, native forest health factors are integral to healthy ecosystems, contributing to the food chain and biodiversity. What is considered an acceptable level for a certain forest health factor depends in part on the management goals and objectives for the area. At unacceptable levels damage can lead to economic instability through impacts to timber supply and associated revenues, increased risk and intensity of wildfires, disruption of long-term forest management planning, and negative impacts on recreation and aesthetic values, range, fish and wildlife resources, cultural heritage features, and watershed management. The Mountain Pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) is the most destructive pest of mature pine in British Columbia, and continues to be the largest threat to BC forests in terms of timber loss, negative economic impacts, and environmental concerns including the associated threat of severe wildfire activity. The most extensive Mountain Pine beetle epidemic in recorded history is presently underway in British Columbia. The most recent Ministry of Forests and Range projection shows that approximately 65% of the mature pine in the BC interior could be killed by the year 2016, 58% locally for the TSA. Beetle populations had been on the rise for several years, due to an abundance of mature pine and very favourable weather conditions. For the Mountain Pine beetle, the latest susceptibility data available based on the Shore and Safranyik model (Safranyik et al 1992) was obtained from the Ministry of Forests and Range - Southern Interior Forest Region (spatial data February 21, 2007). This system considers age, susceptible pine basal area, stand density and location. The model represents overall stand susceptibility, but does not necessarily represent individual tree susceptibility. In addition, provincial vegetation resource inventory data is used as the analysis dataset, therefore inaccuracies in areas being susceptible (or not), and to the degree they are susceptible may arise depending on the date, location, accuracy and completion of the source inventory data. It is for this reason that the susceptibility rating is considered another broad reference indicator but not an accurate operational management tool. Sample The area of susceptible forest types to the Mountain Pine Beetle is shown in Figure 7 for the area surrounding the IR #1 & 2 community cores, as well as the actual area of beetle-killed pine as identified from the Ministry of Forests and Range aerial overview surveys completed in the years 2005 through The extensive area of beetle killed Ponderosa Pine within and immediately adjacent to the main IR #1 community core was not mapped during the aerial surveys (thus does not appear in Figure 7), but is clearly present upon ground observation (Cover Photo & Figure 1). The Ponderosa Pine is more scattered (in pockets) towards the IR #2 community core, but is still being attacked and killed by the beetle. Both of these areas are of concern due to the continuing beetle infestation and significant amount of fuel loading in the areas of dead pine. Consulting Corporation 13 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 22

53 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 7: Pine Susceptibility & Actual Area of Attack/Killed Pine for MPB - IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 14 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 23

54 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band In response to the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic in the BC interior, in April 2005 the BC government released the Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan for (updated Plan for released September 2006) in effort to mitigate the impacts of the beetle on the forest values, communities and the economy in the short term, and to implement measures to ensure their sustainability in the long term. The five year plan presents seven (7) broad objectives which outline a government-wide effort of cooperation between the federal, provincial and municipal/local governments, agencies and societies, the forest industry and other impacted stakeholders. Objective #2 deals specifically with maintaining and protecting public health and safety, with priority action #3 Carry out fuel management and implement wildfire mitigation activities where necessary for public safety. The Western Spruce Budworm (Choristoneura occidentalis) is the primary defoliator of concern for interior Douglas-fir. Outbreaks of this budworm cause significant damage through larval feeding on the foliage, resulting in reduced seed production due to damaged cones, growth loss, topkill, formation of stem deformities and even mortality, particularly in the understory. The IDF biogeoclimatic zone is a high hazard zone for western spruce budworm in Douglas-fir stands. Incidence and intensity of budworm defoliation has increased with the current fire exclusion practices. The Douglas-fir Tussock Moth (Orgyia pseudotsugata) is another destructive defoliator of interior Douglas-fir, with population infestation and resulting defoliation levels which have been on the increase in recent years. Since the larvae consume both old and new foliage on trees of all ages, one year s defoliation can result in top kill and tree mortality. Outbreaks tend to be cyclical and of short duration, but on a local scale can be significantly destructive to stands of Douglas-fir. Sample Over the last three years, drought has significantly impacted seedling establishment. All species have been affected, and significant mortality has occurred in first year plantations. Replanting has been necessary in some areas. Trees on dry slopes and in transitional zones from dry to wet ecosystems have particularly been impacted. 3.9 Local Fire History and Fire Weather As described in the preceding sections, the current landscape around the community is primarily influenced by it s location within the River valley stretching in a north-south direction and the -Anderson Lake valley stretching east-west. The narrow valleys can experience high and unpredictable winds blowing in multiple directions that are of great concern if a wildfire were to occur in this area. The extensive Mountain Pine beetle-killed pine in the valley is another significant concern due to the dry fuels present in the dead stands of trees. During the summer months, the area will also experience extended periods of little to no precipitation and sustained temperatures in the degree Celsius range resulting in very dry conditions. These factors combined can lead to the potential for rapid spread of a severe wildfire - a hazardous scenario in the event a wildfire enters or is ignited in the valley (as witnessed with the Mt. McLean fire in 2009). Consulting Corporation 15 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 24

55 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Although the area tends to receive the more extreme weather patterns during the summer months, there is a general correlation between amount of precipitation received and number of high to extreme fire days experienced, as shown in Table 4. Table 4. Mean Annual Precipitation and High/Extreme Fire Danger Days Weather Stn Precipitation (mm) High/Extreme Fire Danger Days Fire weather data sourced from the Protection Zone Figures 8 though 11 show averaged precipitation, wind speeds, temperature and number of high/extreme fire days from data collected at the Forest Service weather station over a year period. The data presented is for the months that are typically considered the wildfire season. These graphs show a direct correlation between the months that experience the highest number of high and extreme fire danger days which directly corresponds with falling precipitation levels, increasing wind speeds and rising temperatures. Sample Figure 8: Average Monthly Temperatures Consulting Corporation 16 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 25

56 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Figure 9: Average Monthly Wind Speeds Sample Figure 10: Average Monthly Precipitation Figure 11: Average Monthly High and Extreme Fire Days Consulting Corporation 17 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 26

57 Community Wildfire Protection Plan 4.0 Resource Issues and Operational Constraints Indian Band 4.1 Higher Level Planning As with any planning process, ground-based treatment plans must ensure continuity with governing higher level objectives that exist for proposed treatment areas. The following section details the sources of higher level objectives, strategies, guidelines and current plans that the Community Wildfire Protection treatment plan (stand management prescriptions) will adhere to and Resource Management Plan (LLRMP) Currently, in the TSA, there are no legislated Higher Level Plans (HLP) in place. The Land and Resource Management Plan (LLRMP) planning process was initiated approximately 20 years ago for the TSA. In 2001, two proposed drafts of the LLRMP were completed, one version developed by the community groups (forest industry, local citizens, and the local union groups) and the other version developed by conservation groups. The primary difference between the two initial plans was the amount of proposed protected area. Both versions of the plan were presented to the provincial government, with the requirement that only one option be chosen. Neither version of the plan was adopted. There have been several additional drafts of this document produced by government over the last 8 years, with the most recent in 2004, attempting to integrate new results-based regulations and policies, a better balance among economic, social and environmental components, a shorter and less prescriptive document and to support government s consultations with First Nations. To date, the 2004 draft of the LLRMP has not been brought back to Cabinet. Sample Although the LLRMP draft document is not legislated as a higher level plan, many of the objectives and strategies contained in the plan are being adopted in spirit by local industry and interest stakeholders. The CWPP will adhere to the applicable objectives and strategies detailed in the LLRMP, such as protected area locations, riparian guidelines, species at risk recommendations, recreation, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity objectives ( Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan) In March 2004, the Land and Resource Authority completed the ( Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan) for the Territory. The land use plan follows the Vision and Principles through an ecosystem-based planning process that focuses on what to leave behind on the land to sustain ecology and culture. The Chiefs Council advised government agencies and resource users in the Territory that all plans, tenures and activities are to comply with the. The CWPP will adhere to Vision and Principles and be consistent with the management objectives for the Land Designations and Protection Areas presented in the, where they apply. Consulting Corporation 18 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 27

58 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Land Use Planning The implementation of this CWPP will also be guided by Indian Band land management planning and use processes including any land use or community plans, ensuring that treatment activities are consistent with the land management objectives, where they apply Affiliated Community Wildfire Protection Plans In November 2006, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan was completed for the - Regional District ( ) that encompassed Area B in which the community is located. In addition, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan was completed for the District of in September 2007 which identified three broad Fuel Management Areas (FMAs) and four Priority Project Areas. Of these, FMA#1, Priority Project #1 overlaps the assessment area for the CWPP. During it s implementation the CWPP will endeavor to be consistent with the overall objectives and recommendations set forth in the and District of CWPP for the areas surrounding the community, where they are applicable Wildlife Under section 7(2) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation and section 9(3) of the Woodlot License Planning and Practices Regulation, there are legal frameworks in place that apply to the Cascades Forest District, governing the indicators of amount, distribution and attributes of wildlife habitat required for the winter survival of the ungulate species listed below: Sample Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Elk (Cervus canadensis) All site specific management recommendations detailed in the section 7(2) and section 9(3) notices will be incorporated into the stand management prescriptions if applicable Species at Risk Under section 7(2) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation and section 9(3) of the Woodlot License Planning and Practices Regulation, there are legal frameworks in place that apply to the Cascades Forest District, governing the indicators of amount, distribution and attributes of wildlife habitat required for the survival of the species at risk listed below: Coastal Tailed Frog (Ascaphus truei) Great Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) Flammulated Owl (Otus flammeolus) Interior Western Screech-Owl (Otus kennicottii macfarlanei) Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis) Spotted Bat (Euderma maculatum) Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) Consulting Corporation 19 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 28

59 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band All site specific management recommendations detailed in the section 7(2) and section 9(3) notices will be incorporated into the stand management prescriptions, if applicable. In addition, the Conservation Data Center (CDC) database and the BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer database will be reviewed and any applicable guidelines or objectives will also be incorporated into the stand management prescriptions FRPA regulations Any pertinent guidelines for fuel management treatments outlined in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (Part 4 Practice Requirements), will be incorporated into the stand management prescription where applicable. 4.2 Consideration of Traditional Uses and Non-Forestry Resources During the implementation of the CWPP and development of treatment prescriptions, three broad levels of cultural heritage reviews will be completed prior to any operational activities taking place. A general spatial review of the internal community culture and heritage data will be conducted, a ground based review by a knowledgeable community member over the proposed treatment areas will be undertaken, and a review of the provincial archaeology database (RAAD) will be completed. The results of the reviews are to be incorporated into the treatment prescriptions where applicable to ensure that any identified archaeological sites are not damaged during the operational treatments, which would include the establishment of No Work Zones if required. Sample The treatment of reducing forest fuels will also promote the growth of native plants and fungi that are traditionally used by the people (e.g. Saskatoon bushels, and morel mushrooms). Care must be taken to ensure that other important food sources or plant locations are not impacted by treatments, are noted and appropriate prescriptions prescribed for their retention. It is also important to preserve and maintain all existing fences around properties on the private and reserve lands, and to ensure access to residences is not impeded. Residents located within or adjacent to the eligible polygons should be contacted to inform them of dates and times of work to be carried out around their homes. If burning of piles is proposed then the home owners should be given the opportunity to vacate their homes to avoid the smoke that may be a health issue for some residents. 4.3 Economics of Timber Harvesting Operations The recommended fuel management treatments are all suggested as hand crew work including danger tree removal, dead pine removal, thinning and pruning of the remaining stand to reduce the crown fire threshold, improve wildfire suppression access and allow for a greater number of economic employment opportunities. The recommendations cover hand treatments only and not timber harvesting due to the following: Consulting Corporation 20 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 29

60 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band The high production costs in the TSA, combined with lengthy haul distances to suitable processing facilities for pulp and sawlog-grade timber associated with Mountain Pine Beetle salvage, challenges the economic viability of such operations. Due to the concern over contravening the Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement, the funding sources available for fuel management work do not allow harvesting as a fundable fuel management treatment as it would be seen as a subsidy to the forest industry. Rough, mountainous terrain with steep and unstable slopes are operational constraints, where machinery cannot operate and the high road costs both in construction and maintenance due to avalanche and landslide potential, leaving many areas without road access. Sensitive riparian areas are included within the proposed treatment areas which require the use of hand treatments only. Management of many significant birds, wildlife and amphibian species and suitable habitat found in the proposed treatment areas is required, 5.0 Wildfire Threat Determination and Threat Reduction Options Sample The most integral part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan is the process of taking the broad management guidelines set forth in the CWPP and creating a successful process to implement the identified recommendations on the ground. The following section outlines the general information utilized to determine wildfire threat rating and the preferred forest stand management methods to reduce wildfire threat. 5.1 Wildfire Threat Rating System Plots to determine wildfire threat ratings within each of the potential Crown treatment polygons were established in the field during the period of September 1-9, The following information was collected at each plot in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the document Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia to determine a low, moderate, high or extreme wildfire threat rating: Duff and litter depth Flammable surface vegetation continuity Vegetation fuel composition Fine woody debris continuity Large woody debris continuity Coniferous crown closure Deciduous crown closure Conifer crown base height Suppressed and understory conifers Continuous forest land Coniferous forest health Biogeoclimatic zone Historical wildfire occurrence Consulting Corporation 21 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 30

61 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Aspect Slope Terrain Position of structure / community to rating area Type of development Each of these categories were assigned a numerical value and summed to produce a wildfire threat rating for each established plot. Refer to appendix 8.1 for the individual wildfire threat rating plot results. 5.2 Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA) Mapping One of the key elements contained in the BC Fuel Management Strategy is the completion through applied GIS of a province-wide analysis of the major factors that contribute to the potential threat of wildfires including ignition potential, fire occurrence history, and the potential for a fire to crown and spot a distance away from the head of the main fire. This analysis and associated mapping has become known as the Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA). Five (5) key mapping components of the PSTA are included in this CWPP in Appendix 8.2 for the area surrounding the community cores demonstrating the potential wildfire behaviour and corresponding threat to the community: Historical Natural Fire Regime Fire Probability Class Slope Class Head Fire Intensity Spotting Potential Sample The PSTA mapping shows that the area immediately surrounding the community of historically experienced very frequent, low severity fires. Currently, it is predicted that due to the dead pine and high fuel loading, the area will experience moderate to very intense fires with significant spotting potential. 5.3 Additional Factors Considered in Determining Treatment Priority Although plot specific data was collected in accordance with the Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia to determine the wildfire threat rating for each specific plot location, several other factors were taken into account to determine the overall treatment area priority ranking. The additional factors considered were: Proximity to community structures (this was done on an individual plot basis, but the entire treatment polygon was again ranked for this factor as well). Ignition potential (location of treatment polygon to major public travel routes such as highways, main public roads and railways). Prevailing wind direction (location of the treatment area in relation to the community). Creation of a defensible fire suppression zone Local knowledge. Consulting Corporation 22 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 31

62 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Although many of the site specific plot data results produced moderate to high threat ratings, the entire treatment areas were again assessed using the above mentioned factors and ranked accordingly for treatment priority. 5.4 Forest Fuel Management - Ground Treatment Methods and Activities The completed Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies broad management objectives and strategies for fuel reduction measures. The subsequent step is to implement the objectives set forth in the CWPP - on the ground, and to provide measurable objectives and targets so the broader objectives may be achieved on a site specific basis. The following sections detail the actions and processes needed to successfully implement a program to reduce high hazard forest fuels around the community Layout of Treatment Areas The layout of each polygon will be completed by marking the boundaries with flagging tape for the fuel management work crew to follow, and GPS mapped to produce an accurate polygon map. All danger trees will be identified and mapped, and those assessed to be hazardous will be felled or a no work zone established if they are to be retained as a wildlife tree. An assessment for potential sites of cultural/spiritual significance will be completed and protected through the establishment of no work zones. Riparian areas will be assessed for potential reserve / retention prescriptions if significant water courses are located. Safe locations for pile and burn sites will be identified (e.g. away from power lines, and overhanging branches) for debris removal in all polygons. Other areas that may require exclusion include slope stability concerns, slopes that are unsafe for crews to work on, or any other features found that may require protection from proposed treatments. A Stand Management Prescription will be completed by a Professional Forester outlining the forest management activities to be undertaken, and the measurable targets (results) that will be achieved. Lastly, all necessary approval permits from the appropriate designating bodies will be applied for. Sample Hazard Tree Removal Hazard tree removal should be an important component of any fuel management program. Dead trees found in and around structures, public areas, access routes and trails, predominantly ponderosa pine killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle, are to be the first trees to be targeted for removal. All trees are to be safely felled by a certified Danger Tree faller (or Certified Utility Arborist if near powerlines) using the appropriate safety equipment and falling techniques required to bring the tree down without causing damage to nearby structures. The tree is to be limbed, bucked and disposed of through chipping and/or burning of the debris to eliminate the fuel loading Thinning/Brushing Thinning of trees within the treatment areas will be taken down from the existing stand density to stems per hectare, depending on current stand density. All brush and debris will be removed from under the crown of leave trees, and all other dead/dying vegetation that contributes to fuel loading will also be removed and disposed of. Mature trees will not be included in the thinning treatments, unless affected by the mountain pine beetle. Consulting Corporation 23 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 32

63 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Pruning Mature trees and all immature trees remaining after thinning will have all dead and live branches pruned. Any trees less than 3 metres in height will be pruned to 50% of the tree height. Trees 3 to 5 metres in height will be pruned to leave a minimum of 30% live crown remaining or 3 whorls. Trees 5 metres in height or greater will be pruned to a minimum of 2.5 meters. If the trees are located on steep slopes, the uphill side of the tree is pruned higher (minimum of 3.0 meters) so that no branches are left touching the ground Surface Fuel Reduction/Debris Piling and Burning Burning residual debris will be the method to reduce the fuel once piled manually in a safe site for burning, such as away from closed tree canopies and on flat areas where the debris will not roll down hill. All burn piles are to be kept to a maximum size of 2m X 3m and must be at least 15 metres from any structure or property line. If burning of debris piles is being done with no snow on the ground, a hand guard must be established 1m around each burn pile down to mineral soil and surrounding grass burned off using drip torches. Debris burning is not to be conducted in extreme wind conditions. Residents in close proximity of burning activities should be notified of activities prior to ignition in the event that any residents who may have adverse reactions to burning particulate matter may have to make alternative arrangements Prescribed Burning Sample Broadcast prescribed burning may also be used as a tool to reduce the fine fuel content after course fuels have been removed. Care must be taken if this method of fine fuel reduction is used to ensure that the fire remains purely as a ground fire and is conducted at the appropriate time of year. If this tool is used, it is advised that a fire specialist be contacted to oversee the project Timber Harvesting As detailed in section 4.3, mechanical timber harvesting will not be employed in these treatment polygons as a fuel reduction option. Any live, healthy, mature coniferous tree will be retained in all treatment areas. Any mature tree that has been impacted by the Mountain Pine beetle or drought will be hand felled and disposed of. The burning of beetle infested trees is the preferred option unless an alternative use becomes available during the course of the project. If an alternative use is proposed, the user must commit to processing any beetle infested trees by the spring of the following year Project Implementation, Monitoring and Quality-Assurance Reporting Project implementation, monitoring/quality-assurance and reporting of fuel treatment activities (hazard tree felling, thinning, pruning and burning) by an experienced Professional in an accredited Association ensures that all work will be implemented and undertaken (planning, setup, prework, completion of operational activities and treatments) using safe-work practices and to the standards in the Stand Management Prescription completed by a Registered Professional Forester, and to any applicable project Agreements. Consulting Corporation 24 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 33

64 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Project Administration Administration activities by the project manager and office staff include overall project management, communications and correspondence, paperwork and filing, financial tracking, reporting and payroll, acquiring consultants and contractors, coordinating activities between project participants, and monitoring and reporting on the overall project progress with the applicable partners and funding agencies. The primary community contact responsible for the implementation of the CWPP is (250- ), the Aboriginal Land Steward with the Indian Band Community Capacity and Project Resources To date, the community has successfully treated over 61 hectares of on-reserve urban-wildland interface zone from the Fall of 2007 through Spring 2010, through the Natural Resources Canada Federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program In addition, the community fuel management crew has also successfully treated 4 hectares of adjacent BC Hydro land, and over 10 hectares of private land. The community now has a trained, skilled, experienced and certified/qualified workforce that can be applied to completing ongoing forest fuel management activities. In addition, the community has assembled the necessary equipment and resources to properly and safely conduct the operational ground treatment activities proposed in this CWPP.. Sample Consulting Corporation 25 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 34

65 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 6.0 CWPP Treatment Plan 6.1 Treatment Area (Polygon) Maps Sample Figure 12: Treatment Areas IR #1 with BC Hydro Lands. Consulting Corporation 26 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 35

66 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 13: Treatment Areas IR #2,,, Consulting Corporation 27 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 36

67 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 6.2 Treatment Area (Polygon) Priority and Budget The proposed budget reflects the current forest conditions around the community in The budget amounts may be subject to change if future forest conditions change. Table 5. Summary of Fuel Management activities and costs for each Reserve Land treatment area. Treatment Area Polygon# Area (ha) Threat Class 2 Treatment Priority 1 Treatment Budget Estimate 3 IR#1 1c 0.6 Moderate High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#1 1f 4.8 Moderate High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#1 1g 0.2 Moderate High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#1 7e 5.1 High High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#1 10b 5.2 Moderate High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#1 10c 2.3 High High dead pine removal thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 1d 8.3 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 4c 1.3 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 4d 9.4 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 4e 8.3 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 4f 12.5 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 4g 2.7 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 5a 8.5 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn Sample IR#2 5b 5 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 5c 7.9 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 5d 4.7 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 6e 20 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR#2 6f 13.4 Moderate Moderate thin/prune/pile & burn IR# Moderate Low thin/prune/pile & burn IR LAND Treatment Total Table 6. Summary of Fuel Management activities and costs for each Crown Land treatment area. Treatment Area Polygon# Area (ha) Threat Class 2 Treatment Priority 1 Treatment Budget Estimate 3 CROWN LAND dead pine removal 6g 4.9 Moderate High (IR#2 ) thin/prune/pile & burn CROWN LAND Moderate Low thin/prune/pile & burn (IR#2 ) CROWN LAND Trail dead pine removal 2.7 High Low (IR#2 ) thin/prune/pile & burn CROWN LAND 18.2 Treatment Total 1 - Priority ranking of treatment areas is based on variables including proximity to community structures (i.e. 300m interface zone), ignition potential, prevailing winds, creation of defensible fire suppression zones, and Wildfire Threat Class. 2 - Wildfire Threat Class rating as determined by data collection at one or more hazard plots within and/or in the immediate vicinity of the treatment area. 3 - $5,250 - $6,675/ha total all found cost for a crew to fall/limb/top dead pine; thin & prune remaining trees, and pile and burn all debris. Also includes the cost for Layout, Implementation/Quality-Assurance, and Administration of the Fuel Management Project work. These costs are based on 4 years ( ) of actual fuel management treatment costs for work completed in representative stand types. Consulting Corporation 28 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 37

68 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 7.0 Recommendations 7.1 Hazard Tree & Vegetation Removal Programs B.C. Hydro is actively conducting slashing, pruning and dead tree removal in the vicinity of their power generation facilities and along their transmission and distribution lines within the interior of the province. Growing trees, shrubs and brush, and falling dead trees will be a potential wildfire ignition source if the vegetation is within reach of the power lines and is not removed in the short term. This short-term action is critical for all areas where dead pine is found along the power lines. BC Hydro vegetation management personnel should be contacted to encourage them to continue the program on an annual basis to ensure that all new dead pine trees along the power lines are identified and removed in a timely fashion, as well as areas where trees and brush have grown up to close proximity to and is at risk of contacting the lines. Other government ministries including the Ministry of Highways and Transportation, Ministry of Forests and Range and BC Parks should be encouraged to implement and/or continue a dead pine tree hazard removal program along major highways and other public roads, Forest Service Roads, and recreation sites, trails and campgrounds where there is a risk to public safety and damage to buildings and other infrastructure due to the falling trees and potential for severe wildfire. 7.2 Firesmart Principles Sample In response to the Firestorm 2003 Provincial Review, a guide to assist homeowners with assessing their current or future building structure for fire readiness was developed titled The Home Owners Firesmart Manual. This guide outlined measures that homeowners can take to reduce the wildfire threat of both their home and property, such as providing methods for creating a three tiered defensible space out to 100 metres surrounding the building structure, assessing the type of roofing, siding, windows and doors currently on or planned for on all structures, and how to assess and reduce fire potential from ignition sources such as chimneys and burning barrels. It is recommended that all community members receive a copy of The Home Owners Firesmart Manual. 7.3 Partnerships and Landscape Level Fire Management All potential stakeholders and partners at a landscape level who are able to assist in wildfire threat reduction work in and around the community should be contacted and encouraged to become involved in the implementation of this CWPP. Many other organizations including Ministry of Forests and Range, BC Hydro, Natural Resources Canada, First Nation Emergency Services Society, and the various forest licensees and major contractors working in the area have land management obligations and programs in place that can assist in the management of the wildfire threat components identified in this document. The following list covers other organizations and individuals who could play an active role in assisting in reducing the overall wildfire threat within its boundaries Consulting Corporation 29 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 38

69 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Table 7: Potential Partner Organizations in CWPP Implementation NAME ORGANIZATION Major Licensee Major Licensee INAC MoFR MoFR MoFR Fire Zone Ministry of Highways Canadian National Railway B.C Hydro Generation B.C Hydro - Distribution B.C Hydro - Transmission Consulting Corp. Natural Resources Canada Ideally, all types of land jurisdictions should have some form of fuel management treatments. Currently, the only lands eligible for government-funded treatments are provincial crown land and federal and reserve lands from sources such as Natural Resources Canada, Human Resources Canada, BC Community Development Trust Job Opportunities Program and the Union of BC Municipalities. Private lands are not eligible. As identified in section 3.7, there is a substantial amount of private land located within the CWPP area that is not currently eligible from any funding source for fuel management treatments. Private companies such as CN Rail who have right-of-ways that would be high priority treatment areas if they were eligible, should be contacted about performing treatment work directly, or by contributing monetary amounts to existing fuel management projects to be able to include these land parcels in the fuel reduction work. Purely from a forest fuel reduction continuity perspective across the broader area of the community, these lands are critical to requiring some form of fuel management treatment in effort to address the potential for a severe wildfire as it is for provincial and federal lands. It is recommended that all funding agencies be explored and encouraged to assist private land owners, especially those with large tracts of land affected by Mountain Pine beetle, to leverage and obtain funds to complete fuel management activities. Sample 7.4 Emergency Response Planning In the event of a major wildfire, the community should have a comprehensive emergency response plan in place detailing particulars if an evacuation order was ever needed. In 2008, the Ministry of Forests and Range, Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Emergency Management British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program and the Office of the Fire Commissioner produced a document titled British Columbia Wildland Urban Interface Fire Consequence Management Plan that lists various emergency management pillars, authorities, as well as recommendations for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, hazard and risk analysis and response. It is recommended that the Indian Band complete an Emergency Response Plan (if it has not done so already) to be able to implement in its entirety in the event of a catastrophic wildfire that threatens the community. Consulting Corporation 30 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 39

70 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 7.5 Local Government OCPs, Bylaws and Policies It is recommended that any new home development occurring within and around the community be done in accordance with the Building Construction section of the Home Owners Firesmart Manual. This may require a bylaw or policy change in the OCP and housing construction requirements for on-reserve to adopt the Firesmart Manual - Building Construction Section in relation to new building development and the inclusion of the use of non-flammable materials where ever possible (consistent with recommendation 3 of the Firestorm 2003 Provincial review municipalities within fire prone areas should formally adopt the Firesmart standard for community protection both for private and public property ). 7.6 Additional Recommendations The following recommendations were cited from both the - District Community Wildfire Protection Plan (. 2006) and the District of Community Wildfire Protection Plan (. 2007). They are general measures recommended for those particular communities, but are applicable to future development planning for the community Access Management Sample The road network into and within a community serves several needs: access for emergency vehicles, escape routes for residents, and firebreaks. Emergency vehicles can weigh up to 20 tonnes and require large spaces for turning around. Communities with cul-de-sacs, narrow driveways and dead-end streets impede fire suppression efforts. Smoky conditions or low light can make house numbers and street signs difficult to see and can delay emergency response times. For the purpose of fire suppression, access route standards are divided into roadway standards for an access route that serves three or more dwellings, and fire services access standard, for routes to a building that is located more than 45 m from a road. Guidelines for the design of roads for suppression are as follows: Roadway Standards Roadways should allow for simultaneous access for emergency vehicles and public evacuation. They should have a travel way of at least 7.5 m horizontally and 4.5 m vertically. Improved road shoulders should be at least 1.5 m wide on each side of the roadway. If parking is permitted on the shoulder, the width should be increased to 2.75 m Vegetation on the sides of the road should be maintained below 10 cm. Roadway curve radius should be at least 30 from the centerline. Road gradients should not exceed 10%. Dead-end roadways longer than 90 m should have a turn-around at the terminus with an outside diameter of no less than 36 m. Fire officials may permit a hammer-head T turn around. Dead-end roads should be posted as such. Consulting Corporation 31 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 40

71 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Any gated roads should have the gates located 9 m from the public ROW; they should open outward, and should provide an opening of at least 0.6 m wider than the traveled roadway. Fire Service personnel should have keys for all gates. Roadway material should be all weather and support all emergency suppression. Bridges should be designed of all-weather material, support the weight of any fire suppression vehicle and have the load limit clearly posted. Sample Figure 14: A schematic of road standards from the Firesmart Manual Fire Service Access Standards Fire service access, including bridges, should be at least 3.7 m wide and have 4.5 m vertical clearance. Gradients should not exceed 15% Access turns should not restrict access of any emergency vehicle. Dead-end roadways longer than 90 m should have a turn-around at the terminus with an outside diameter of no less than 36 m. Fire officials may permit a hammer-head T turn around. Dead-end roads should be posted as such. Any gated roads should have the gates located 9 m from the public right-of -way, they should open outward, and should provide an opening of at least 0.6 m wider than the traveled roadway. Fire Service personnel should have keys for all gates. Roadway material should be all weather and support all emergency suppression. Consulting Corporation 32 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 41

72 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Water supply Water is the most effective fire suppression tool. Fire suppression requires large quantities of water to be successful and ensuring an adequate supply for fire suppression may make the difference to saving a community. Most communities have a hydrant system that provides ample water for suppression purposes. However, many rural areas rely on well systems and stem pipes for their water source. During extreme fire conditions, electricity may be shut off for safety reasons and, therefore, water supplies that rely on electrical pumps will be unavailable. Alternative power sources should be considered for this well system. Fire suppression crews are often required to rely on natural water sources or the water carried onboard emergency vehicles when dealing with fires in remote wildland developments. When planning new developments in the wildlands, several man-made water storage areas should be designed and constructed. These water sources should be accessible to emergency vehicles in order to refill onboard tanks. Alternatively, underground cisterns could be constructed to store water for suppression purposes. These tanks could supply homes the development with water that was accessible stem pipes throughout the development and would be restricted to suppression use only. The system could also be used to run sprinkler systems during an interface fire. During the design phase of the remote developments, an experienced fire suppression specialist should be consulted to help determine appropriate locations for man-made water bodies Utilities-Electric and Gas Sample Overhead transmission and distribution lines are a major ignition hazard. Falling trees or branches can knock a powerline to the ground, where it will remain charged and potentially start a fire. Primary distribution lines are the most problematic as they are remote and difficult to inspect and maintain. Secondary lines contain less voltage but are more susceptible to being overgrown by vegetation, which can lead to arcing and ignition. Underground power lines are the most FireSafe. When planning new developments, underground power lines systems should be considered. Where such a system is not feasible, overhead utility lines should have a clearance of at least 3 m from vegetation. Propane tanks surrounded by vegetation are potential hazards. Combustion adjacent to these tanks increases the internal pressure causing the tank to vent through a relief valve. The resulting fire is one of high-intensity and will certainly destroy an adjacent building. Hence, when positioning tanks, the relief valves should point away from buildings. Faulty relief valves will not allow pressure to discharge resulting in a boiling liquid explosion capable of killing anyone within 300 m. Propane tanks should have all vegetation cleared for at least 3 m in all directions. Tanks should be located at least 10 m from any building. Future development around the tank should respect this distance and be monitored by the development strata. Consulting Corporation 33 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 42

73 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Home Sprinkler Systems When designing new developments, particularly those in remote locations some distance from emergency services, some consideration should be given to the installation of underground sprinkler systems. These systems can serve as both a method of irrigation as well as an interface suppression tool. Sprinklers can be located on the rooftops of homes and outbuildings. In the event of a wildfire, the sprinklers would be engaged and would increase the relative humidity around the house as well as increase the fuel moisture content of any fuel adjacent to the home resulting in lower flammability and fire behaviour potential Community Planning, Design Review and Construction Operations Planners, engineers, and landscape architects should refer to both this report and the FireSmart manual during the designing phase of developments. A fire management specialist should be consulted during the design phase of future developments to ensure development is planned in a FireSafe manner and that any potential problems are addressed early on in the development. Additionally, all construction operations should be conducted according to the Wildfire Act and associated regulations. Following these regulations helps reduce liability and protects the development as an investment. Sample Consulting Corporation 34 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 43

74 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 8.0 Appendices 8.1 Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Summary Individual Plot Results* Wildfire Threat Factors IR #1 Hazard Plot Number Duff and Litter Depth Flamable Surface Vegetation Continuity Vegetation Fuel Composition Fine Woody Debris Continuity Large Woody Debris Continuity Coniferous Crown Closure Deciduous Crown Closure Conifer Crown Base Height Suppressed & Understory Conifers Continuous Forest Land Coniferous Forest Health Sub Total Fuel Sample Biogeoclimatic Zone Historical Wildfire Occurance Sub Total Weather Aspect Slope Terrain Sub Total Topography Position of Structure/Community to Rating Area Type of Development Sub Total Structural Wildfire Threat Rating Total Wildfire Threat Class H H M M H M Wildfire Threat Class Key Low <55 Moderate High Extreme >130 * - Data collected and summarized by Consulting Corporation 35 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 44

75 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Wildfire Threat Factors IR #2 Hazard Plot Number Duff and Litter Depth Flamable Surface Vegetation Continuity Vegetation Fuel Composition Fine Woody Debris Continuity Large Woody Debris Continuity Coniferous Crown Closure Deciduous Crown Closure Conifer Crown Base Height Suppressed & Understory Conifers Continuous Forest Land Coniferous Forest Health Sub Total Fuel Biogeoclimatic Zone Historical Wildfire Occurance Sub Total Weather Sample Aspect Slope Terrain Sub Total Topography Position of Structure/Community to Rating Area Type of Development Sub Total Structural Wildfire Threat Rating Total Wildfire Threat Class H M M M M M M M M M M M Wildfire Threat Class Key Low <55 Moderate High Extreme >130 * - Data collected and summarized by Consulting Corporation 36 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 45

76 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Wildfire Threat Factors District Lot 7755 Hazard Plot Number Duff and Litter Depth Flamable Surface Vegetation Continuity Vegetation Fuel Composition Fine Woody Debris Continuity Large Woody Debris Continuity Coniferous Crown Closure Deciduous Crown Closure Conifer Crown Base Height Suppressed & Understory Conifers Continuous Forest Land Coniferous Forest Health Sub Total Fuel Biogeoclimatic Zone Historical Wildfire Occurance Sample Sub Total Weather Aspect Slope Terrain Sub Total Topography Position of Structure/Community to Rating Area Type of Development Sub Total Structural Wildfire Threat Rating Total Wildfire Threat Class M M M M Wildfire Threat Class Key Low <55 Moderate High Extreme >130 * - Data collected and summarized by Consulting Corporation 37 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 46

77 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Wildfire Threat Factors Creek Road Hazard Plot Number Duff and Litter Depth Flamable Surface Vegetation Continuity Vegetation Fuel Composition Fine Woody Debris Continuity Large Woody Debris Continuity Coniferous Crown Closure Deciduous Crown Closure Conifer Crown Base Height Suppressed & Understory Conifers Continuous Forest Land Coniferous Forest Health Sub Total Fuel Biogeoclimatic Zone Sample Historical Wildfire Occurance Sub Total Weather Aspect Slope Terrain Sub Total Topography Position of Structure/Community to Rating Area Type of Development Sub Total Structural Wildfire Threat Rating Total Wildfire Threat Class M M M M M M M H Wildfire Threat Class Key Low <55 Moderate High Extreme >130 * - Data collected and summarized by Consulting Corporation 38 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 47

78 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Wildfire Threat Factors Hazard Plot Number Duff and Litter Depth Flamable Surface Vegetation Continuity Vegetation Fuel Composition Fine Woody Debris Continuity Large Woody Debris Continuity Coniferous Crown Closure Deciduous Crown Closure Conifer Crown Base Height Suppressed & Understory Conifers Continuous Forest Land Coniferous Forest Health Sub Total Fuel Biogeoclimatic Zone Historical Wildfire Occurance Sample Sub Total Weather Aspect Slope Terrain Sub Total Topography Position of Structure/Community to Rating Area Type of Development Sub Total Structural Wildfire Threat Rating Total Wildfire Threat Class E H H E H Wildfire Threat Class Key Low <55 Moderate High Extreme >130 * - Data collected and summarized by Consulting Corporation 39 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 48

79 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 8.2 PSTA Mapping Sample Consulting Corporation 40 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 49

80 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 15: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Spotting Potential: IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 41 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 50

81 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 16: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Slope Class: IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 42 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 51

82 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 17: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Head Fire Intensity: IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 43 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 52

83 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 18: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Fire Probability Class: IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 44 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 53

84 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band Sample Figure 19: Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Mapping Historic Natural Fire Regime: IR #1, 2 & 2A. Consulting Corporation 45 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 54

85 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Indian Band 9.0 Literature Cited Diattarro, Mike. Et al Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia. Ministry of Forests. British Columbia. BC Parks Kamloops Area Pilot Project Team for Thompson River District Mangement Plan for Marble Canyon Provincial Park. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Kamloops, B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management Draft Land and Resource Management Plan". Statimc Land and Resource Authority ( Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan). Wildfire Management Branch Review of the 2009 Fire Season. Ministry of Forests. Davies, John District of Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Davies Wildfire Management Inc., B.C. Davies, John and M. Coulthard Regional District Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Davies Wildfire Management Inc., B.C. Sample Consulting Corporation 46 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 3 55

86 S e c t i o n 4 CWPP Prescriptions and Treatments Guidelines and Application Included in this section are the following documents: Prescription Guide Prescription Application Prescription Template The attached forms have been developed by MoFR and approved by Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).

87 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Fuel Management Prescription Program Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) Program & Application Guide 1. Introduction The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group including the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS), Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Grant administration is provided by UBCM and funding is from the Ministry. The initiative supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface. The wildland urban interface is any area where combustible wildland fuels (vegetation) are found adjacent to homes, farm structures or other outbuildings. For the purpose of the SWPI, the wildland urban interface is the areas within 2 kilometres of a community with densities of between 10 and 1,000 structures per square kilometre. Funding under the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative is available for: Development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Development of a Fuel Management Prescription Implementation of Fuel Management Demonstration Projects Operational fuel treatment activities Fuel Management Prescription Program A Fuel management prescription is a document that identifies and describes the recommended fuel management activities in an identified area in order to lower the Wildfire Threat Rating. Prescriptions ensure that proposed treatments are appropriate and that communities have the information they need to undertake operational fuel treatment projects. For information on completing a prescription, please refer to Appendix 1. The Fuel Management Prescription program assists local governments to develop prescriptions for areas in wildland urban interface that are at risk from wildfires and which were identified as priorities in the CWPP. This guide provides information for the Fuel Management Prescription program, including the process for local governments (municipalities and regional districts) to apply for funding. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 1

88 2. Eligible Applicants All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) are eligible to apply. First Nations are also able to apply for funding through the FNESS. Details about the program for First Nations are available on the FNESS website at 3. Eligible Projects In order to qualify for funding, fuel management prescriptions must be: For areas identified in a completed CWPP, as defined in the CWPP Program & Application Guide Located in/on: o o Areas within the wildland urban interface Crown land, land owned by the local government or land that is owned by a public institution, if approved in advance by the Fuel Management Specialist o Areas of extreme or high threat (determined through a CWPP or Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis) Inclusive of measures to lower the Wildfire Threat Rating by: o Lowering crown bulk density o Reducing ladder fuels o Decreasing surface fuel loadings Developed according to site ecology and predicted wildfire behaviour and include consideration of other values and concerns, including higher level land management plans and public concerns Capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval 4. Eligible & Ineligible Costs & Activities Eligible Costs & Activities Eligible activities are outlined below. The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. Eligible costs are direct costs for the activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group, that are properly and reasonably incurred and that are paid by the local government to carry out eligible activities. Under the Fuel Management Prescription program, eligible activities must be cost-effective and include: Evaluation of the site(s) which may include field reconnaissance and data collection in order to provide an estimate of the stand structure (if required) Assessment(s) that are directly related to the resource values affected by the prescription within the proposed area Production of prescription, maps and spatial data Lay out and traversing of treatment area(s) in the field Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 2

89 Ineligible Costs & Activities Any activity that is not outlined above or not directly connected to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group is not eligible for funding. This includes: Emergency plans or related activities CWPPs or operational projects On-going public information Local fire department training Publication reviews or research Purchase of machinery and equipment Prescriptions for private land, land outside the interface or land scheduled for development Assessments for purposes other than fuel treatment (e.g. building of recreational trails, etc) Staff training costs, including safety and first-aid training Other wildfire risk mitigation activities (e.g. development of FireSmart bylaws) Work undertaken by the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations In addition, in areas where harvesting for fuel management objectives is identified as a treatment in the prescription, activities such as harvest cruising, harvest layout, consultation associated with harvesting, and fire hazard abatement of harvesting activities will not be funded. 5. Grant Maximum Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4. The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared and, depending on the total value, may decrease the value of the grant. Please see Appendix 2 for important information on community contributions and other grant contributions. 6. Application Process Application Deadlines Applications for the Fuel Management Prescription program can be submitted to UBCM at any time; however funding decisions will only be made three times per year (but only twice in 2011): August 2011 for all complete applications submitted by July 22, 2011 November 2011 for all complete applications submitted by October 14, 2011 The Fuel Management Information System (FMIS) will not be available for the first in-take of Instead, local governments should submit complete applications directly to UBCM. First Nations should submit complete applications directly to FNESS. Required Application Contents Completed Application Form. Please see Appendix 3 for a sample form Council or Board resolution indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 3

90 Submitting an Application Applications should be submitted as Word or PDF files and can be ed directly to Local Government Program Services (UBCM). If you choose to submit your application by , hard copies do not need to follow. Fax: (250) Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Screening Criteria UBCM will perform a preliminary review of all applications to ensure the required application elements (identified above) have been submitted and to ensure that basic eligibility criteria have been met. Following this, all complete, eligible applications will be reviewed and scored by Fuel Management Specialists. Scoring considerations and criteria include the following: Wildfire Threat Rating for the proposed area Degree to which the applicant is undertaking other wildfire risk mitigation activities, such as: o FireSmart and other bylaws (e.g. open burning bylaws) o Access/egress and water supply issue mitigation o Public awareness programs o Implementation of other non-fuel treatment recommendations identified in a completed CWPP Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Point values and weighting have been established within each of these scoring criteria. Only those applications that meet a minimum threshold point value will be considered for funding. Following technical review, applications that meet the minimum point value threshold will be considered and funding decisions will be made on a provincial priority basis. 7. Grant Management & Applicant Responsibilities Please note that grants are awarded to local governments only and, as such, the local government is responsible for completion of the project as approved and for meeting reporting requirements. Local governments are also responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. Notice of Approval All applicants will receive written notice of funding decisions, which will include the terms and conditions of any grant that is awarded. Reporting Requirements Final Reports must include the following: Completed Final Report Form. Please see Appendix 4 Copy of the completed prescription that is signed/sealed by the Registered Professional Forester. Please see Appendix 1 Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 5 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 4

91 Payments Grants under the Fuel Management Prescription program are paid at the completion of the project and only when the final report requirements have been met. Please refer to Appendix 5 for requirements for spatial data. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all reporting requirements, including spatial data, are met. Changes to Funded Projects Approved grants are specific to the project as identified in the application, and grant funds are not transferable to other projects. Approved applicants are required to advise UBCM of any variation from the approved project as described in the completed Application Form and approval from Provincial Fuels Management Working Group will be required for any significant variation from the approved project. Also, please note that all funded activities are required to be completed within one year of approval and all extensions beyond this date must be requested in writing and be approved by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group. Additional Information A fuel management prescription template is available on the UBCM website. This is a sample template and other formats are acceptable with consultation with the local Fuel Management Specialist. The Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Rating Guide and form is also available on the UBCM website. For more information about the funding program, please visit or contact Local Government Program Services at UBCM at: (250) lgps@ubcm.ca Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 5

92 Appendix 1: Completing a Fuel Management Prescription A Fuel management prescription is a document that identifies and describes the recommended fuel management activities in an identified area in order to lower the Wildfire Threat Rating. Prescriptions ensure that proposed treatments are appropriate and that communities have the information they need to undertake operational fuel treatment projects. Who Should be Involved Forest professionals play a key role in fuel management endeavours in BC - such as the development of prescriptions. In particular, Association of BC Forest Professionals members with a sound understanding of both fire behaviour and resource management will be invaluable in planning for, and achieving fuel management objectives. To qualify for UBCM funding, a prescription must be developed by a Registered Professional Forester. When a prescription is proposed for Crown Land, authorization is required from the land manager and the applicant is required to consult with the land manager in order to ensure that the prescription meets local requirements. Wildfire Management Branch Fuel Management Specialists, local fire officials and local land managers are also valuable resources and can be asked to participate in developing a fuel management prescription. Required Content for Fuel Management Prescriptions The Fuel Management Prescription program does not dictate a specific format for fuel management prescriptions; however, a fuel management prescription template is available on the Fuel Management Information website. This is a sample template and other formats are acceptable with consultation with the local Fuel Management Specialist. In the prescription, recommended fuel management activities should meet specific fuel management objectives and align with the eligible fuel treatment activities identified in the Community Operational Fuel Treatment Program & Application Guide. These include: Use of prescribed fire knowledgeable and controlled application of fire to a specific land area to accomplish planned objectives Lop and scatter Removal and spreading/scattering of limbs/branches from tree main stem to interrupt surface fuel continuity Chipping & Mastication Utilizing mechanical chippers or grinders Piling Gathering of surface debris by hand or mechanical means and assembling (piling) at a pre-determined location Pruning Removal of lower dead and live branches (ladder fuels) Tree removal Removal of entire trees from a stand which may include a spacing treatment of immature trees and/or selective cutting and removal of dead and/or live mature trees Debris management Alteration and/or removal of needles, twigs, cured grasses, brush and or other surface fuels Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 6

93 Appendix 2: Community Contributions & Other Grants Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4. The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. The required community contribution for a project must be directly related to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group and can be funded from a number of sources, including: Cash contribution from local government (e.g. general revenue or reserve funds) In-kind contribution from local government, directly related to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group, including: o Staff time directly related to fuel management prescription project (e.g. supervision and travel) o Use of local government meeting space or other resources o Local government administration of the project and grant funding Cash or other contributions from the community (e.g. volunteer labour or use of equipment, cash donation to the project) Other grant funding. Please see below. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared on the Final Report Form. Other Grant Contributions Funds from other grant programs can constitute all or part of the community contribution (except funds from the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resource Operations Forest Investment Account, which is not eligible as a community contribution). However, it is important to note that other grant programs may fund some activities that are not eligible under the Fuel Management Prescription program. Therefore, when accounting for project costs covered by other grant programs, only those activities that are outlined in Section 4 can be included. Documentation must be available to demonstrate how actual costs from other grant contributions are accounted for. For example, labour costs must include information on the number of hours worked, the hourly rate, and the eligible activity that was undertaken (e.g. 5 hours at $18/hr for consultation). Under no circumstances will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost. In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the project cost, the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. Eligible project cost of $20,000 Max. UBCM 75% = $15,000 Other grants totaling $8,000 Excess funding = $3,000 75% of project cost is $15,000 UBCM Grant = $12,000 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 7

94 Appendix 3: Sample Application Form Fuel Management Prescription APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to Fuel Management Prescription Program Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT. 2. DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description of the proposed area, including treatment units as identified in the CWPP. 3. PROPOSED NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE INCLUDED. Please provide an estimate of the number of hectares to be assessed and the number of hectares to be treated. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this project includes Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. CURRENT THREAT RATING OF PROPOSED AREA. Please indicate the current threat rating and how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet). Please note: threat rating data may be requested. 6. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking nonfuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 8

95 7. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Was this application reviewed by a Wildfire Management Branch Fuels Management Specialist prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 8. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. If a consultant is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the consultant(s): Prescription Consultant: GIS Consultant: 9. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the development of a fuel management prescription and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for the development of your prescription. SECTION 3: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Evaluation of the site(s) and inventory of stand structure $ Assessment(s) that are directly related to the resource values affected by the prescription within the proposed area $ Production of prescription, maps and spatial data $ Lay out and traversing of treatment area(s) in the field $ Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription $ $ $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Total Proposed Costs: $ The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 9

96 7. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Was this application reviewed by a Wildfire Management Branch Fuels Management Specialist prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 8. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. If a consultant is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the consultant(s): Prescription Consultant: GIS Consultant: 9. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the development of a fuel management prescription and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for the development of your prescription. SECTION 3: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Evaluation of the site(s) and inventory of stand structure $ Assessment(s) that are directly related to the resource values affected by the prescription within the proposed area $ Production of prescription, maps and spatial data $ Lay out and traversing of treatment area(s) in the field $ Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription $ $ $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Total Proposed Costs: $ The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 10

97 Total Grant Requested (75% of total cost): $ Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on the community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs. If information is available now, please complete Section 4 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value SECTION 5: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed prescription: (1) is not scheduled for development; (2) is not scheduled for sale; and (3) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Signature: Name & Title: In addition to the Application Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your application: Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 11

98 Appendix 4: Sample Final Report Form Fuel Management Prescription FINAL REPORT FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding final report requirements please refer to the Fuel Management Prescription Program Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Final Report Submission: Title: Name of Project: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NUMBER OF HECTARES ASSESSED. 2. EXPECTED THREAT RATING (POST-TREATMENT). Please indicate how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet) 3. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. Please provide the name and credentials of consultant(s) (or staff if prescription was completed internally) that completed the work. Prescription Consultant: GIS Consultant: Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide and a specific budget was approved as part of your application. In Section 3 below, please include all actual eligible costs for the development of your prescription and provide a brief description of the actual cost. SECTION 3: ACTUAL COSTS (exclusive of eligible HST rebate) Activity Actual Cost Evaluation of the site(s) and inventory of stand structure. Please describe: $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 12

99 Assessment(s) that are directly related to the resource values affected by the prescription within the proposed area. Please describe: $ Production of prescription, maps and spatial data. Please describe: $ Lay out and traversing of treatment area(s) in the field. Please describe: $ Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription. Please describe: Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription. Please describe: Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription. Please describe: $ $ $ Other approved activities. Please describe: $ Total Actual Costs: $ The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. Total Requested Grant (75% of total cost): $ As outlined in Appendix 1 of the Program & Application Guide, in no circumstance will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost. In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the project cost, the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. In Section 4, below, please report the full value of the eligible portions of any other grants received for the development of your prescription. SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Actual Grant Value For Office Use Only: Total Eligible Grant: $ Local governments are responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. SECTION 5: CERTIFICATION OF COSTS (to be signed by Chief Financial Officer) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 13

100 I certify that the costs stated above: (1) have been incurred and paid; (2) are attributable to the project; (3) are eligible (as outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide); and (4) are net of tax and any other rebates. In addition, for final claims, I certify that: (1) the project is complete; (2) all revenues generated from the project have been declared; and (3) all eligible portions of all other grant contributions for the project have been declared. Signature: Name: In addition to the Final Report Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your final report: Copy of the completed prescription that is signed/sealed by the Registered Professional Forester. Please see Appendix 1 Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 5 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 14

101 Appendix 5: Maps & Spatial Data Submissions Spatial data must be submitted as part of the final report for CWPP, Prescription, Demonstration Project, and Operational projects. The Province of BC uses ArcGIS 9.3 and all spatial data submissions must be compatible with ArcGIS 9.3 or lower. Spatial data must conform to the following formats, naming conventions and standards: 1. Data Format: File Geodatabase (FGDB) is the preferred method and where this is not possible, shapefiles are satisfactory. a. Data must conform to the template conventions, for feature dataset names, feature class names, attribute names, and attribute values. It is strongly recommended that you use the template FGDB to meet this requirement b. Shapefile names and attributes should be named as closely as possible to the feature classes and attributes within the FGDB. 2. Projection: BC Albers Standard Projection. The projection is Albers Equal Area Conic, with parameters of: Central meridian: ( West longitude) Latitude of projection origin: 45.0 ( North latitude) First standard parallel: 50.0 ( North latitude) Second standard parallel: 58.5 ( North latitude) False easting: (one million metres) False northing: 0.0 Datum: NAD83, based on the GRS80 ellipsoid. 3. Metadata: Spatial data must be accompanied by metadata. The metadata must document and detail each attribute field of a particular dataset, as well as the codes/values used to populate it. Metadata must also make note of the source of the data used in the compilation of each dataset as well as the person who compiled it (including contact details), and the date of data compilation. The metadata standard is FGDC and should be submitted in.xml format. 4. Other Documentation: Please be sure to document and include all methodology used in the compilation of each dataset, as well as a short description of what each dataset represents. 5. Graphic Data (Paper Map and Photo Imagery): All Graphic data must be submitted in.jpg,.bmp,.tif, or.pdf format. Maps must contain a descriptive title, scale (verbal or scale bar), a north arrow, reference grid, and a legend. The map should include reference data such as roads, water bodies, rivers/creeks, land ownership and other boundary information (municipal, provincial, federal, fire protection areas). Resultant maps will, as a package or singularly, identify risk of fire to the community. Risk must be identified by risk level, and by area. The map must also make note of a datum and the source of the map data. You must also submit PDF map(s) that clearly represent all of the features being submitted in the spatial datasets. The PDF map(s) will serve as a reference view for the spatial data submission. 6. Naming Conventions: Please abbreviate project folder name to a maximum of 15 characters A. File Geodatabase: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: FGDB: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName> For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.gdb Feature layers should be named in accordance with the values given in Table 1 below. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 15

102 B. Shapefiles: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName>_<dataset> where <dataset> refers to the values in Table 1 below. For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG_fire_risk.shp 7. Submission: The name should be descriptive as to the data it represents. This standard must also be applied on all supporting documents including paper maps and digital photography. The preferred method for data submission is a file geodatabase (FGDB), compressed into a ZIP file. Where it is not possible to submit a FGDB then data should be submitted as shapefiles and compressed into a single ZIP file. The zip file must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<ProjectFolderName>.zip For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.zip Shapefiles that are not zipped into a single ZIP file will not be accepted. Please note: Spatial data submissions will be evaluated against these criteria. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all of these criteria are met. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Data required: Extent of area covered under CWPP Fire Risk Dataset indicating areas and risk level as described on p. 9 of Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia Must include all input datasets, including ground truthing locations, which must include those attributes that are indicated in the Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Worksheet Photos of the ground truthing locations must be submitted as part of the.zip file Proposed treatment area(s) Fuel Type Additional notes: Metadata must include methodology in generating fire risk and fuel type. Prescription Data required: Area of prescribed treatment o Must include type of treatments prescribed for each area (see list of options below) Demonstration Project Data required: Fire Risk Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 16

103 Operational Fuel Treatment Data required: Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Treatment types: Use of prescribed fire Lop and scatter Chipping & Mastication Piling Pruning Tree Removal Debris management/removal Other please define Attributes: All of the above-mentioned spatial datasets must include the following attributes in addition to the default attributes created by the File Geodatabase or Shapefile: Area in hectares Data collection date Data collection method (e.g. GPS, digitized from orthophoto, etc.) Project funding source (e.g. UBCM, JOP, etc.) Table 1 Type Description Feature Dataset Shapefile CWPP Extent of area covered AOI aoi CWPP Fire Risk fire_risk fire_risk CWPP Proposed treatment area proposed_treatment proposed_treatment CWPP Fuel Type fuel_type fuel_type Demonstration Fire Risk fire_risk d_fire_risk Demonstration Treatment Area treated_area d_treated_area Operational Treatment Area Treated_area o_treated_area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 17

104 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Fuel Management Prescription Program Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to Fuel Management Prescription Program Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT: 2. DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description of the proposed area, including treatment units as identified in the CWPP. 3. PROPOSED NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE INCLUDED. Please provide an estimate of the number of hectares to be assessed and the number of hectares to be treated. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this project includes Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. CURRENT THREAT RATING OF PROPOSED AREA. Please indicate the current threat rating and how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet). Please note: threat rating data may be requested. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 18

105 6. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking nonfuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. 7. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Was this application reviewed by a Wildfire Management Branch Fuels Management Specialist prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 8. CONSULTANT INFORMATION. If a consultant is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the consultant(s): Prescription Consultant: GIS Consultant: 9. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the development of a fuel management prescription and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for the development of your prescription. SECTION 3: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Evaluation of the site(s) and inventory of stand structure $ Assessment(s) that are directly related to the resource values affected by the prescription within the proposed area $ Production of prescription, maps and spatial data $ Lay out and traversing of treatment area(s) in the field $ Staff and contractor costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription Local government administration costs directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription $ $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 19

106 Planning, consultation with stakeholders and public information directly related to the development of a fuel management prescription $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Total Proposed Costs: $ The Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions. Total Grant Requested (75% of total cost): $ Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on the community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs. If information is available now, please complete Section 4 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value $ SECTION 5: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed prescription: (1) is not scheduled for development; (2) is not scheduled for sale; and (3) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Signature: Name & Title: The Application Form must be completed in full and signed by the local government. Applications should be submitted as Word or PDF documents and should be ed to lgps@ubcm.ca with the required attachments. In addition to the Application Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your application: Council or Board resolution indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management (if not included in the application form) Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 20

107 PROJECT ID AND UNIT ID: LAND OR TENURE HOLDER: LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: GEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION: HIGHER LEVEL PLAN: MAP REFERENCE NUMBER: B: AREA DESCRIPTION AREA (HA): BGC SUBZONE AND VARIANT: ELEVATION AND SLOPE POSITION: CFFDRS FUEL TYPE: SLOPE AND ASPECT: TIMBER TYPE: SOIL TEXTURE CLASS: DUFF DEPTH: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: C 1: PURPOSE: ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION ( ) PUBLIC SAFETY ( ) C: PROJECT DESCRIPTION RANGE IMPROVEMENT ( ) RECREATION ( ) WILDLIFE HABITAT ( ) OTHER: ( ) DESCRIPTION: C 2: STRATEGIES: C 3: METHODS: D: VALUES D 1: RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT AREAS N/A D 2: RARE OR ENDANGERED PLANT COMMUNITIES N/A D 3: RED OR BLUE LISTED SPECIES N/A D 4: UNGULATE WINTER RANGE N/A D 5: COMMUNITY OR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES N/A D 6: FIRST NATIONS INTEREST N/A D 7: ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HERITAGE VALUES N/A D 8: VISUAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES N/A D 9: RECREATION FEATURES OR IMPROVEMENTS N/A D 10: BIODIVERSITY OBJECTIVES N/A D 11: TIMBER USE OR IMPROVEMENTS N/A D 12: RANGE USE OR IMPROVMENTS N/A D 13: OTHER Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 21

108 E: STAND AND STOCK TABLE Stems per hectare Volume per hectare (m3/ha) Layer 1 (> 17.5 cm dbh) Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Total Dead Potential Total Live Total Layer 1 All Species Total Layer 1 Conifers Only Existing Cut Leave Existing Cut Leave Layer 2 (</=17.5 cm dbh) Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Species and diameter class Total Layer 2 All Species Total Layer 2 Conifers Only Total Layer 1 and 2 Total Layers 1 and 2 All Species Total Layers 1 and 2 Conifers Only TREE REMOVAL/RETENTION STRATEGY BY SIZE/SPECIES F: TREATMENT DESCRIPTION: F 1: MERCHANTABLE TREE REMOVAL ROADS, LANDINGS AND TRAILS: FELLING: YARDING/SKIDDING: LOADING & HAULING: SLASH DISPOSAL: SITE DISTURBANCE: SPECIAL MEASURES: F 2: NON MERCHANTABLE TREE REMOVAL BRUSHING: PRUNING: THINNING: MULCHING: MASTICATION: GRINDING: PRESCRIBED FIRE: OTHER: F 3: OTHER ISSUES WEED CONTROL: TRAFFIC CONTROL: SMOKE MANAGEMENT: SAFETY: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 22 PUBLIC CONSULTATION: OTHER:

109 F 3: OTHER ISSUES WEED CONTROL: TRAFFIC CONTROL: SMOKE MANAGEMENT: SAFETY: PUBLIC CONSULTATION: OTHER: F 4: POST TREE REMOVAL EXPECTED VEGETATION RESPONSE: OTHER TREATMENTS AND THEIR EFFECT: ADDITIONAL FUELS MANAGEMENT TREATMENTS: G-1: PREPARATION G: ADMINISTRATION RPF NAME (Printed) RPF NO.: RPF SIGNATURE DATE: G 2: SUBMISSION NAME OF PROPONENT (Printed) TITLE AND ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY G 3: APPROVAL RESOURCE MANAGER NAME (Printed) TITLE AND AGENCY SIGNATURE DATE: SIGNATURE DATE: H: ATTACHMENTS [ ] MAP(S) **Mandatory** [ ] AIR PHOTOS [ ] FIELD DATA CARDS [ ] CRUISE DATA [ ] ADDITIONAL COMMENTS [ ] TERRAIN STABILITY ASSESSMENT [ ] FOREST HEALTH ASSESSMENT [ ] VISUAL LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT [ ] CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT [ ] OTHER Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 23

110 NOTES TO ASSIST WITH FORM COMPLETION PROJECT ID AND UNIT ID: Identify the treatment unit and the linkage to any larger fuel management project. LAND OR TENURE HOLDER: Identify the legal occupant of the area, or the person authorized to carry out works on the area. This could be the owner of fee simple land, the tenure or lease holder in the case of occupied crown land, or an authorized official in the case of vacant crown land. LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: Include to the nearest 1/00 minute. If you do not know it, go to long finder.htm. Set the map on hybrid, scroll to the project area, zoom as needed, and centre the blinking red dot on the treatment unit. GEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION: Use a familiar and identifiable unit, such as Lower Lemon Creek Valley or Champion Lakes Campgrounds. HIGHER LEVEL PLAN: Identify the public document that sets standards for fuel management, such as Kootenay Boundary Land Use Plan, or the internal document such as Kikomun Provincial Park Ecosystem Restoration Plan. If no plan exists, enter N/A. MAP REFERENCE NUMBER: This is the 1: TRIM number, such as 082F 031. If you do not know it, go to enter the nearest geographic name, and press go. B: AREA DESCRIPTION This section denotes the physical characteristics of the area (eg. ecological classification, soil erosion hazard) that influence or are influenced by the proposed treatment. BGC SUBZONE AND VARIANT: If you do not know the BioGeoClimatic Subzone/Variant, go to ftp://ftp.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/external/!publish/becmaps/papermaps/fieldmapsindex.htm, select the appropriate forest district, and zoom into your treatment unit. ELEVATION AND SLOPE POSITION: Enter elevation to nearest 50 metres. Enter slope position as upper, middle, lower, valley bottom, hilltop, or mid slope bench. CFFDRS FUEL TYPE: The Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System includes 13 standard fuel types that are used in most fire behavior prediction work in British Columbia. If you do not know the reference fuel type for your area, contact your nearest Fire Centre or Zone Office for assistance. SLOPE AND ASPECT: Enter average slope to nearest 10%. Enter aspect as north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, or northwest. TIMBER TYPE: Enter major tree species (>5%) in order of frequency. For example, FdLw(Py) denotes a stand dominated by Douglas Fir and Western Larch with a minor amount (<10% is bracketted) of Yellow Pine. SOIL TEXTURE CLASS: If known, include the texture modifier (eg. coarse, medium, fine), the texture class (eg. sand, silt, clay, loam) and any relevant other information. For example, fine sandy loam with low coarse fragment content. DUFF DEPTH: Enter the average depth (cm) of the organic material between the top of the mineral soil and the top of the forest floor, including the L layer (unmodified litter), the F layer (partially decomposed, lighter organic material), and the H layer (highly modified, darker organic material). GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Describe the treatment area and its boundaries in the context of the local terrain, and include any physical information not included above. For example, The treatment unit is located between the Pend Oreille Road and the lake, being bounded on the east by Deep Creek and on the west by the BC Hydro campground. It does not include the Deep Creek or lakeshore riparian zones. This area was terrain mapped by BC Hydro and has a low terrain hazard. C: PROJECT DESCRIPTION This section specifies in broad terms the purpose of the project (why is this project being undertaken?), the strategies that will be used to achieve that purpose (what will this project accomplish?), and the methods that will be employed (how will the strategies be accomplished?) These statements will be further refined in Section F. PURPOSE: Indicate the purpose by placing an X within the appropriate brackets. In the case of multiple objectives, indicate the priority by using numbers ( 1 is highest). Further clarify the purpose if possible, eg. if wildlife habitat has been indicated, include a statement such as restore late winter range productivity for, and reduce predation of, bighorn sheep STRATEGIES: Indicate what will be done to satisfy the purpose. For example, Increase sunlight to the forest floor to encourage grass and forb production, and reduce predator hide habitat. METHODS: Indicate how the strategies will be accomplished. For example, Remove 70% of the over story by logging, and kill or consume 80% of woody shrubs and Douglas Fir thickets by prescribed burning. D. VALUES: This section lists any identified values that might be adversely affected by the proposed treatment, or that might be increased or enhanced by the proposed treatment. If a value is not known to exist, the statement should remain in place to document that the issue has been considered and is not applicable, eg. Red and Blue Listed Species N/A. If the value is known to exist, right click on the statement and select the appropriate heading from the drop down list, and a new table will appear. Describe how the value is known (eg. overview survey, Ministry report), any standard established for the value (eg VQO), the likely impact of the project on the value, and any measures that will be taken to maintain or enhance the value. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 24

111 E: STAND AND STOCK TABLE: This section describes the existing and desired characteristics of the forest stand within the treatment area. The stems-per-hectare portion should be filled out in all cases; where the area has been cruised the volume-per-hectare portion may be filled out as well. In all cases, the stand should be sampled sufficiently to provide an estimate of tree density by species and diameter class that is within 10% at a 95% confidence level. This information is required (at a minimum) to determine the desired makeup of the stand, to estimate slash volumes that will be created, and to assist with harvest planning and valuation. LAYER 1 (> 17.5 CM DBH): This section includes all trees greater than 15cm dbh (the 17.5 cm diameter class includes trees from 15 20cm). These diameter classes are generally considered useable in the forest products industry, and are normally the principal components of the canopy remaining after treatment. SPECIES AND DIAMETER CLASS: Fill in a separate line for each species that constitutes more than 5% of the original stand. One line will suffice if the species will not be treated differently by diameter class. Fill in a line for each diameter class if stems are to be retained by diameter class (eg. Fd cm 52 original, 26 cut, 26 leave Add more lines as needed. LAYER 2 (</=17.5 CM DBH): This section includes all trees less than 15cm dbh. These stems are normally not considered for retention, but they may constitute a market as a special product or they may serve as candidate trees if insufficient suitable larger trees exist. This section is only required if trees will be retained or utilized. TREE REMOVAL/RETENTION STRATEGY BY SIZE/SPECIES: Summarize the information given in the above table. For example: Retain all Yellow Pine (25 sph), Western Larch (30 sph), hardwoods (15 sph), and 50% of Douglas fir greater than 40 cm. (15 sph). Remove all Douglas Fir below 40 cm. dbh, 50% of Douglas Fir greater than 40 cm. dbh, and all Lodgepole Pine. Target density = 85 sph, with an acceptable range of sph. F: TREATMENT DESCRIPTION: This section describes the various phases of the proposed treatment in sufficient detail to ensure that the approving officer understands how the Goals will be accomplished while the Values will be maintained and enhanced, and so that the project manager understands how to carry out the activities. Ensure that the linkages between various phases are explained. For example a light to moderate slash load created by felling and skidding might not be removed during slash disposal as it is required for a future prescribed burning phase, or landings might be required for full tree skidding to reduce fuel loads in the unit and then serve as the location for piling and burning of slash. F 1: MERCHANTABLE TREE REMOVAL: This section should be filled out whenever heavy equipment will be used to remove trees from the area. The high potential for damage to the residual stand and for damage to the soil by heavy equipment makes it imperative that these issues be specifically addressed. ROADS, LANDINGS AND TRAILS: Describe how the treatment unit will be accessed and developed (eg existing roads or new construction), the standards and locations of required new construction, and the disposition of roads, landings and trails upon project completion. FELLING: Describe the method (eg hand, feller buncher) and whether tops and branches will be bucked in place or left on the trees for skidding. Include any additional measures such as forming a protective mat for skidding, etc. OTHER: Describe any other issues not mentioned previously, and the measures that will be taken to address them. F-4: POST-TREE REMOVAL: This section addresses the effects of the proposed treatments over time, and their interactions with other treatments. EXPECTED VEGETATION RESPONSE: Describe the amount and type of vegetation expected to occupy the site as a result of the treatment(s). OTHER TREATMENTS AND THEIR EFFECT: List any other (eg silviculture) treatments completed or scheduled, and their probable impact on the proposed treatment. ADDITIONAL FUELS MANAGEMENT TREATMENTS: Estimate the type and timing of any follow-up treatments required due to vegetation response or as part of an ongoing stand conversion program. G-1: PREPARATION: Fuel management prescriptions constitute professional forestry practice in British Columbia. Field work must be completed or supervised by a qualified professional, and the prescription must be signed by a qualified professional. For further information on this subject, refer to G-2: SUBMISSION: This section should identify the agency that has the authority to undertake works on the land (eg owner on private land, lease or tenure-holder on Crown land), and should be signed by the appropriate (eg qualified) individual within that organization. G-3: APPROVAL: This section should identify the appropriate resource management agency if on Crown land, and be signed by the individual with authority to approve works on Crown land. H: ATTACHMENTS: Indicate which documents are attached by filling the appropriate box with an X. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 4 25

112 S e c t i o n 5 CWPP Operational Treatments Guidelines and Application Process Included in this section are the following documents: Operational Treatment funding application Operational Treatment Guidelines. These documents have been developed by MoFR and approved by Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM.)

113 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Operational Fuel Treatment Program Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) Program & Application Guide 1. Introduction The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group including the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS), Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Grant administration is provided by UBCM and funding is from the Ministry. The initiative supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface. The wildland urban interface is any area where combustible wildland fuels (vegetation) are found adjacent to homes, farm structures or other outbuildings. For the purpose of the SWPI, the wildland urban interface is the areas within 2 kilometres of a community with densities of between 10 and 1,000 structures per square kilometre. Funding under the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative is available for: Development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Development of a Fuel Management Prescription Implementation of Fuel Management Demonstration Projects Operational fuel treatment activities Community Operational Fuel Treatment Program Operational fuel management is defined as the process of changing forest fuels to reduce aggressive fire behaviour. This may include treatments such as thinning, spacing and pruning trees, and removal of needles and woody debris from the forest floor. The intent is to reduce fuel load in the forest and reduce the potential for devastating wildfires. The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program assists local governments and First Nations to undertake operational fuel treatments that are set out in a prescription in areas identified as priorities in the CWPP. The primary objective of the program is to maximize the number of hectares treated in areas that pose the greatest risk of wildfire to communities. This guide provides information for the Community Operational Fuel Treatment program, including the process for local governments (municipalities and regional districts) to apply for funding. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 1

114 2. Eligible Applicants All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) are eligible to apply. First Nations are able to apply for funding through the FNESS. Information for First Nations applicants is available on the FNESS website at 3. Eligible Projects In order to qualify for funding, an operational fuel treatment must be: Identified in a completed CWPP, as defined in the CWPP Program & Application Guide Supported by a completed fuel treatment prescription, as defined in the Fuel Management Prescription Program & Application Guide Located in/on: o Areas within the wildland urban interface o Crown land, land owned by the local government, or, if approved in advance by the Fuel Management Specialist, land that is owned by a public institution o Areas of extreme or high threat (typically determined by the Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis or Wildland Urban Interface Threat Rating through a CWPP or a Fuel Management Prescription Capable of completion by the applicant within two years from the date of grant approval 4. Eligible & Ineligible Fuel Treatment Costs & Activities Eligible Costs & Activities Eligible activities are outlined below. The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. Eligible costs are direct costs for the activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group, that are properly and reasonably incurred and that are paid by the local government to carry out eligible activities. Under the Community Operational Fuel Treatment program, eligible activities must be cost-effective and meet specific fuel management objectives: Eligible fuel treatment activities: o Use of prescribed fire Knowledgeable and controlled application of fire to a specific land area to accomplish planned objectives o Lop and scatter Removal and spreading/scattering of limbs/branches from tree main stem to interrupt surface fuel continuity o Chipping & mastication Utilizing mechanical chippers or grinders o Piling Gathering of surface debris by hand or mechanical means and assembling (piling) at a predetermined location o Pruning Removal of lower dead and live branches (ladder fuels) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 2

115 o o Tree removal Removal of entire trees from a stand which may include a spacing treatment of immature trees and/or selective cutting and removal of dead and/or live mature trees Debris management Alteration and/or removal of needles, twigs, cured grasses, brush and or other surface fuels Staff and contractor costs directly related to fuel treatment activities Local government administration costs directly related to fuel treatment activities Signage and public information directly related to completed fuel treatment activities Ineligible Costs & Activities Any activity that is not outlined above or is not directly connected to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group is not eligible for grant funding or as the community contribution. This includes: Emergency plans or related activities CWPPs or prescriptions On-going public information Local fire department training Publication reviews or research Purchase of machinery and equipment Projects on private land, land outside the interface or land that is scheduled for development Removal of timber/clearing of brush for purposes other than fuel treatment (e.g. building of recreational trails without fuel management objectives, etc.) Staff training costs, including safety and first-aid training Other wildfire risk mitigation activities (e.g. development of FireSmart bylaws) Work undertaken by the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations 5. Grant Maximum & Required Community Contributions Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4. The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. To ensure the available funding is disbursed as widely as possible in high priority areas of the province, local governments cannot apply for more than $400,000 in funding per calendar year for operational fuel treatment activities. However, applications from regional districts, or from multiple local governments, that include multiple communities are acceptable. In these cases, funding in excess of $400,000 per year may be considered. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all revenue (e.g. timber sales, sale of other forest products, etc.) from the project and all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared and, depending on the total value, may decrease the value of the grant. Please see Appendix 1 for important information on community contributions, revenues and other grant contributions. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 3

116 6. Application Process Application Deadlines Applications for the Operational Fuel Treatment program can be submitted to UBCM at any time; however funding decisions will only be made three times per year (but only twice in 2011): August 2011 for all complete applications submitted by July 22, 2011 November 2011 for all complete applications submitted by October 14, 2011 The Fuel Management Information System (FMIS) will not be available for the first in-take of Instead, local governments should submit complete applications directly to UBCM. First Nations should submit complete applications directly to FNESS. Required Application Contents Completed Application Form. Please see Appendix 2 for a sample form Council or Board resolution indicating support for the proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed treatment area If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed prescription for the proposed treatment area Screening Criteria UBCM will perform a preliminary review of all applications to ensure the required application elements (identified above) have been submitted and to ensure that basic eligibility criteria have been met. Following this, all complete, eligible applications will be reviewed and scored by Fuel Management Specialists. Scoring considerations and criteria include the following: Wildfire Threat Rating for the proposed treatment area The estimated number of hectares to be treated, cost effectiveness of proposed treatment and proposed project cost per hectare Degree to which the applicant is undertaking other wildfire risk mitigation activities, such as: o FireSmart and other bylaws (e.g. open burning bylaws) o Access/egress and water supply issue mitigation o Public awareness programs o Implementation of other non-fuel treatment recommendations identified in a completed CWPP Collaboration with Forest Licensees and tenure holders Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis Data Point values and weighting have been established within each of these scoring criteria. Only those applications that meet a minimum threshold point value will be considered for funding. Following technical review, applications that meet the minimum point value threshold will be considered and funding decisions will be made on a provincial priority basis. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 4

117 7. Grant Management & Applicant Responsibilities Please note that grants are awarded to local governments only and, as such, the local government is responsible for completion of the project as approved and for meeting reporting requirements. Local governments are also responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. Notice of Approval All applicants will receive written notice of funding decisions, which will include the terms and conditions of any grant that is awarded. Reporting Requirements Final Reports must include the following: Completed Final Report Form. Please see Appendix 3 Maps that clearly identify the area(s) where fuel treatment was undertaken Photos of fuel conditions before and after fuel treatment. Please note: all photos must possess documentation (in.txt or.doc format) indicating the location of the photo (preferably including latitude/longitude coordinates), the date they were taken, and what the photo represents. Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 4 Payments Grants under the Community Operational Fuel Treatment program are paid at the completion of the project and only when the final report requirements have been met. For larger scale projects, progress payments may be considered. Please refer to Appendix 4 for requirements for spatial data. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all reporting requirements, including spatial data, are met. Changes to Funded Projects Approved grants are specific to the project as identified in the application, and grant funds are not transferable to other projects. Approved applicants are required to advise UBCM of any variation from the approved project as described in the completed Application Form (e.g. a change in the estimated number of hectares to be treated) and approval from Provincial Fuels Management Working Group will be required for any significant variation from the approved project. Also, please note that all funded activities are required to be completed within 2 years of approval and all extensions beyond this date must be requested in writing and be approved by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group. Additional Information The Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Rating Guide and form is also available on the UBCM website. For more information about the funding program, please visit or contact Local Government Program Services at UBCM at: (250) lgps@ubcm.ca Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 5

118 Appendix 1: Community Contributions, Other Grants & Project Revenues Eligible activities are outlined in Section 4. The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. Community Contribution The required community contribution for a project must be directly related to activities approved in the application by the Provincial Fuels Management Working Group and can be funded from a number of sources, including: Cash contribution from local government (e.g. general revenue or reserve funds) In-kind contribution from local government, including: o o o Staff time directly related to fuel treatment project (e.g. supervision and travel) Use of local government meeting space or other resources Local government administration of the project and/or grant funding Cash or other contributions from the community (e.g. volunteer labour or use of equipment, cash donation to the project) Other grant funding. Please see below. Revenue derived from the project. Please see below. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all revenue from the project and all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared on the Final Report Form. Revenue Generation Full-scale, for-profit timber harvesting operations are not eligible under the Community Operational Fuel Treatment program. However, revenue (e.g. timber sales, sale of other forest products, etc.) from eligible projects can constitute all or part of the community contribution. In cases where revenue is in excess of the required community contribution, the excess revenue will be deducted from the total eligible cost of the project and the maximum grant will be calculated based on the net project cost. Eligible project cost of $100,000 10% = $10,000 Revenue of $25,000 Excess revenue = $15,000 Net project cost is $85,000 UBCM Grant (90%) = $76,500 Other Grant Contributions Funds from other grant programs can constitute all or part of the community contribution (except funds from the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Forest Investment Account, which is not eligible as a community contribution). However, it is important to note that other grant programs may fund some activities that are not eligible under the Community Operational Fuel Treatment program. Therefore, when accounting for project costs covered by other grant programs, only those activities that are outlined in Section 4 can be included. Eligible project cost of $85,000 Max. UBCM 90% = $76,500 Other grants totaling $15,000 Excess funding = $6, % of project cost is $85,000 UBCM Grant = $70,000 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 6

119 Documentation must be available to demonstrate how actual costs from other grant contributions are accounted for. For example, labour costs must include information on the number of hours worked, the hourly rate, and the eligible activity that was undertaken (e.g. 50 hours at $18/hr for chipping). Under no circumstances will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost (or net project cost in cases where revenue is generated). In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the eligible project cost, the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 7

120 Appendix 2: Sample Application Form Community Operational Fuel Treatment APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to the Community Operational Fuel Treatment Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description, description of fuel load and objective(s) of the proposed fuel treatment for the area being considered for treatment. 3. PROPOSED NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE TREATED. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this project includes Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. THREAT RATING OF PROPOSED TREATMENT AREA. Please indicate the current (pretreatment) threat rating, how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet) and the expected threat rating after the treatment is completed. Please note: threat rating data may be requested. 6. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking nonfuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 8

121 7. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Did a Wildfire Management Branch Fuels Management Specialist review this application prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 8. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION. If a contractor is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the contractor(s): Operational Treatment Contractor: GIS Contractor: 9. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the operational fuel treatment project and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for your operational fuel treatment. SECTION 3: PROPOSED FUEL TREATMENT ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Proposed Cost Eligible fuel treatment activities: Use of prescribed fire Lop and scatter Chipping & mastication Piling Pruning Tree removal Debris management/removal Staff and contractor costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Local government administration costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Signage and public information directly related to completed fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Other proposed activities. Please describe: Total Proposed Costs: Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 9

122 The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. Up to $100,000 in funding (90% of eligible cost): $ $100,001 to $400,000 in funding (75% of eligible cost): $ Total Grant Requested: $ Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on the community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs and all project revenues. If information is available now, please complete Sections 4 and 5 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value SECTION 5: REVENUE Revenue(s) Description: Estimated Revenue SECTION 6: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed operational fuel treatment: (1) is not scheduled for development; (2) is not scheduled for sale; and (3) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Signature: Name & Title: In addition to the Application Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your application: Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed treatment area If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed prescription for the proposed treatment area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 10

123 Appendix 3: Sample Final Report Form Community Operational Fuel Treatment FINAL REPORT FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding final report requirements please refer to the Community Operational Fuel Treatment Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Final Report Submission: Title: Name of Project: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. DESCRIPTION OF COMPLETED PROJECT. Please provide a description of the work that was completed, a summary of how the fuel management objectives were met and proposed next steps for the area, including a maintenance schedule (for on-site follow-up treatment) 2. BRIEF SUMMARY OF LESSONS LEARNED. 3. NUMBER OF HECTARES TREATED. Please indicate the total number of hectares treated for all eligible fuel management activities. 4. POST-TREATMENT THREAT RATING OF TREATMENT AREA. Please indicate the current (post-treatment) threat rating and how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet). Please note: threat rating data may be requested. 5. NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. Please include the total number of people and the number of days worked per person. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 11

124 6. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION. Please provide the name and credentials of the contractor(s) (or staff if work was completed internally) that completed the work. Operational Treatment Contractor: GIS Contractor: Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide and a specific budget was approved as part of your application. In Section 3 below, indicate the hectares treated for each eligible fuel treatment activity, include all actual eligible costs for your project and provide a brief description of the actual cost. SECTION 3: ACTUAL FUEL TREATMENT COSTS (exclusive of eligible HST rebate) Activity Ha Treated Actual Cost Eligible fuel treatment activities: Use of prescribed fire. Please describe: Lop and scatter. Please describe: Chipping & mastication. Please describe: Piling. Please describe: Pruning. Please describe: Tree removal. Please describe: Debris management/removal. Please describe: Staff and contractor costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Local government administration costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Signage and public information directly related to completed fuel treatment activities. Please describe: n/a n/a n/a Other approved activities. Please describe: Total: The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. Up to $100,000 in funding (90% of eligible cost): $ $100,001 to $400,000 in funding (75% of eligible cost): $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 12

125 Total Grant Requested: $ As outlined in Appendix 1 of the Program & Application Guide, in cases where revenue is in excess of the required community contribution, the excess revenue will be deducted from the total eligible cost of the project and the maximum grant will be calculated based on the net project cost. In Section 4, below, please report all project revenues. SECTION 4: REVENUE Revenue(s) Description: Actual Revenue In addition, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Program & Application Guide, under no circumstances will the UBCM grant result in payment of more than 100% of the eligible project cost. In cases where eligible portions of other grant funding - combined with the maximum available UBCM grant - are more than 100% of the project cost (or net project cost), the value of the excess funding will be deducted from the UBCM grant. In Section 5, below, please report the full value of the eligible portions of any other grants received. SECTION 5: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Actual Grant Value For Office Use Only: Total Eligible Grant: $ Local governments are responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. UBCM reserves the right to audit these records. SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION OF COSTS (to be signed by Chief Financial Officer) I certify that the costs stated above: (1) have been incurred and paid; (2) are attributable to the project; (3) are eligible; and (4) are net of tax and any other rebates. In addition, for final claims, I certify that: (1) the project is complete; (2) all revenues generated from the project have been declared; and (3) all eligible portions of all other grant contributions for the project have been declared. Signature: Name: In addition to the Final Report Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your final report: Maps that clearly identify the area(s) where fuel treatment was undertaken Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 13

126 Photos of fuel conditions before and after fuel treatment. Please note: all photos must possess documentation (in.txt or.doc format) indicating the location of the photo (preferably including latitude/longitude coordinates), the date they were taken, and what the photo represents Spatial data relating to the project. Please see Appendix 4 Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 14

127 Appendix 4: Maps & Spatial Data Submissions Spatial data must be submitted as part of the final report for CWPP, Prescription, Demonstration Project, and Operational projects. The Province of BC uses ArcGIS 9.3 and all spatial data submissions must be compatible with ArcGIS 9.3 or lower. Spatial data must conform to the following formats, naming conventions and standards: 1. Data Format: File Geodatabase (FGDB) is the preferred method and where this is not possible, shapefiles are satisfactory. a. Data must conform to the template conventions, for feature dataset names, feature class names, attribute names, and attribute values. It is strongly recommended that you use the template FGDB to meet this requirement b. Shapefile names and attributes should be named as closely as possible to the feature classes and attributes within the FGDB. 2. Projection: BC Albers Standard Projection. The projection is Albers Equal Area Conic, with parameters of: Central meridian: ( West longitude) Latitude of projection origin: 45.0 ( North latitude) First standard parallel: 50.0 ( North latitude) Second standard parallel: 58.5 ( North latitude) False easting: (one million metres) False northing: 0.0 Datum: NAD83, based on the GRS80 ellipsoid. 3. Metadata: Spatial data must be accompanied by metadata. The metadata must document and detail each attribute field of a particular dataset, as well as the codes/values used to populate it. Metadata must also make note of the source of the data used in the compilation of each dataset as well as the person who compiled it (including contact details), and the date of data compilation. The metadata standard is FGDC and should be submitted in.xml format. 4. Other Documentation: Please be sure to document and include all methodology used in the compilation of each dataset, as well as a short description of what each dataset represents. 5. Graphic Data (Paper Map and Photo Imagery): All Graphic data must be submitted in.jpg,.bmp,.tif, or.pdf format. Maps must contain a descriptive title, scale (verbal or scale bar), a north arrow, reference grid, and a legend. The map should include reference data such as roads, water bodies, rivers/creeks, land ownership and other boundary information (municipal, provincial, federal, fire protection areas). Resultant maps will, as a package or singularly, identify risk of fire to the community. Risk must be identified by risk level, and by area. The map must also make note of a datum and the source of the map data. You must also submit PDF map(s) that clearly represent all of the features being submitted in the spatial datasets. The PDF map(s) will serve as a reference view for the spatial data submission. 6. Naming Conventions: Please abbreviate project folder name to a maximum of 15 characters A. File Geodatabase: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: FGDB: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName> For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.gdb Feature layers should be named in accordance with the values given in Table 1 below. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 15

128 B. Shapefiles: naming conventions must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<AbbreviatedProjectFolderName>_<dataset> where <dataset> refers to the values in Table 1 below. For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG_fire_risk.shp 7. Submission: The name should be descriptive as to the data it represents. This standard must also be applied on all supporting documents including paper maps and digital photography. The preferred method for data submission is a file geodatabase (FGDB), compressed into a ZIP file. Where it is not possible to submit a FGDB then data should be submitted as shapefiles and compressed into a single ZIP file. The zip file must adhere to the following standard: <Local Government>_<ProjectFolderName>.zip For example: PrinceGeorge_CWPPNorthPG.zip Shapefiles that are not zipped into a single ZIP file will not be accepted. Please note: Spatial data submissions will be evaluated against these criteria. The final report and payment of grant funding will not be approved until all of these criteria are met. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Data required: Extent of area covered under CWPP Fire Risk Dataset indicating areas and risk level as described on p. 9 of Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in British Columbia Must include all input datasets, including ground truthing locations, which must include those attributes that are indicated in the Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Worksheet Photos of the ground truthing locations must be submitted as part of the.zip file Proposed treatment area(s) Fuel Type Additional notes: Metadata must include methodology in generating fire risk and fuel type. Prescription Data required: Area of prescribed treatment o Must include type of treatments prescribed for each area (see list of options below) Demonstration Project Data required: Fire Risk Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 16

129 Operational Fuel Treatment Data required: Treatment area o Must include type of treatments performed (see list of options below) Treatment types: Use of prescribed fire Lop and scatter Chipping & Mastication Piling Pruning Tree Removal Debris management/removal Other please define Attributes: All of the above-mentioned spatial datasets must include the following attributes in addition to the default attributes created by the File Geodatabase or Shapefile: Area in hectares Data collection date Data collection method (e.g. GPS, digitized from orthophoto, etc.) Project funding source (e.g. UBCM, JOP, etc.) Table 1 Type Description Feature Dataset Shapefile CWPP Extent of area covered AOI aoi CWPP Fire Risk fire_risk fire_risk CWPP Proposed treatment area proposed_treatment proposed_treatment CWPP Fuel Type fuel_type fuel_type Demonstration Fire Risk fire_risk d_fire_risk Demonstration Treatment Area treated_area d_treated_area Operational Treatment Area Treated_area o_treated_area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 17

130 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Operational Fuel Treatment Program Mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8 Fax: (250) APPLICATION FORM Please type directly in this form or print and complete. Additional space or pages may be used as required. For detailed instructions regarding application requirements please refer to the Community Operational Fuel Treatment Program & Application Guide. SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Local Government: Contact Person: Phone: Date of Application: Title: SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION 1. NAME OF PROJECT. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Please provide a geographic description, description of fuel load and objective(s) of the proposed fuel treatment for the area being considered for treatment. 3. PROPOSED NUMBER OF HECTARES TO BE TREATED. 4. MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AFFECTED TIMBER. Please indicate if this project includes Mountain Pine Beetle fuel type: Yes No 5. THREAT RATING OF PROPOSED TREATMENT AREA. Please indicate the current (pretreatment) threat rating, how the threat rating was developed (e.g. Wildfire Management Branch Threat Rating Worksheet) and the expected threat rating after the treatment is completed. Please note: threat rating data may be requested. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 18

131 6. OTHER ACTIVITIES. Please describe the extent to which your community is undertaking nonfuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfire in the interface. 7. REVIEW OF APPLICATION. Did a Wildfire Management Branch Fuels Management Specialist review this application prior to submission? Yes No Did any other Ministry or organization review the application prior to submission? If yes, please describe: 8. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION. If a contractor is being utilized to do some or all of the work, please describe how you will select a qualified individual. If possible, please include the name(s) of the contractor(s): Operational Treatment Contractor: GIS Contractor: 9. COUNCIL/BOARD RESOLUTION. The local government resolution must indicate support for the operational fuel treatment project and indicate willingness to provide overall grant management. Please include the complete resolution below (or as an attachment) and identify the resolution number and date of Council/Board meeting when the resolution was approved. Eligible activities and costs are outlined in Section 4 of the Program & Application Guide. In Section 3 below, please include all proposed eligible costs for your operational fuel treatment. SECTION 3: PROPOSED FUEL TREATMENT ACTIVITIES & COSTS Activity Eligible fuel treatment activities: Use of prescribed fire Lop and scatter Chipping & mastication Piling Pruning Tree removal Debris management/removal Staff and contractor costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Proposed Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 19

132 Local government administration costs directly related to fuel treatment activities. Please describe: Signage and public information directly related to completed fuel treatment activities. Please describe: $ $ Other proposed activities. Please describe: $ Total Proposed Costs: $ The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of: 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions. Up to $100,000 in funding (90% of eligible cost): $ $100,001 to $400,000 in funding (75% of eligible cost): $ Total Grant Requested: $ Please note that you will be required to provide detailed information on the community contribution in the final report. This includes information on contributions from other grant programs and all project revenues. If information is available now, please complete Sections 4 and 5 below: SECTION 4: OTHER GRANTS Grant(s) Description: Estimated Grant Value $ SECTION 5: REVENUE Revenue(s) Description: Estimated Revenue $ SECTION 6: SIGNATURE (To be signed by Local Government Applicant) I certify that the area covered by the proposed operational fuel treatment: (1) is not scheduled for development; (2) is not scheduled for sale; and (3) is within the jurisdiction of the local government (or appropriate approvals are in place) Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 20

133 Signature: Name & Title: In addition to the Application Form, the following separate attachments are required to be submitted as part of your application: Maps and photos that clearly identify the area(s) that are the subject of the application If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed CWPP for the proposed treatment area If not UBCM funded, a copy of the completed prescription for the proposed treatment area Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 21

134 SAMPLE FORM (Band Name/Logo) Band Council Resolution Date BE IT RESOLVED: The Chief and Council of the do hereby support the application to apply for funding to implement Operational Fuel Management Projects as identified in the Prescriptions developed from the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the community. FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Chief and Council of the do hereby support the Appointment of to oversee the implementation of the said Operational treatment projects. Quorum Sample Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 5 22

135 S e c t i o n 6 Ministry of Forest and Range (MoFR) Tenure Information Documents included in this section: 1. Timber tenures in British Columbia: managing public forests in the public interest. Document 1: Forms of Tenure Agreement Document 2: Tenure Administration Portions of this document were reprinted with the permission of the MoFR tenures branch in Victoria. Note: Document was printed in 2006 however there may be a newer version. 2. Sample Section 52 License to cut Sample from MoFR Kamloops District office operational treatment.

136 Timber Tenures in British Columbia Section Three Document 1 Forms of Tenure Agreement Key Attributes of British Columbia s Timber Tenures tenure Timber Licence Tree Farm Licence Forest Licence Pulpwood Agreement Timber Sale Licence Woodlot Licence Community Forest Agreement area or Volume Area Area Volume Volume Volume and Area Area Area resource rights duration major responsibilities Issues exclusive right to harvest merchantable timber in a specified area. Issues virtually exclusive right to harvest timber and manage forests in a specified area. May include private land. Issues the right to harvest an AAC in specified TSA or TFL area. Grants a conditional right to harvest pulp quality timber, where other sources are insufficient or uneconomic. Issued only by BC Timber Sales via competitive auction. Provides the right to harvest in a specified area. Issues exclusive right to harvest an AAC and manage forests in a specified area. Issues exclusive right to a First Nation, municipality or regional district to harvest an AAC in a specific area. May include right to harvest, manage, and charge fees for botanical forest products and other products. May be competitively or directly awarded. No longer being issued. Existing licences have variable terms and may be extended. Term is 25 years, replaceable every 5-10 years. Up to 20 years. May be replaceable every 5-10 years, or nonreplaceable. Up to 25 years. No longer being issued. Up to 4 years, nonreplaceable. Existing replaceable TSLs must be converted at the end of their term. Up to 20 years. Most are replaceable every 10 years. Probationary agreements are 5 years. Following an evaluation, may be extended or converted to long-term form of 25- to 99-years, replaceable every 10 years. Operational planning, road building, reforestation, stumpage payments. Strategic and operational planning, inventories, reforestation, stumpage payments, obligation to use logging contractors for a portion of the volume harvested each year (exceptions may apply). Operational planning, road building, reforestation, stumpage payments. May be required to use logging contractors for all or part of the volume harvested. Operational planning, obligation to maintain a pulp timber processing facility, obligation to purchase wood residue and pulp logs produced in the pulpwood area, reforestation, stumpage payments. Operational planning in limited cases, stumpage payments. May be obligated to operate in accordance with certification bodies. Strategic and operational planning, inventories, reforestation, stumpage payments. Strategic and operational planning, inventories, reforestation, stumpage payments. Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 6 1

137 Document 1 tenure Community Salvage Licence Licence to Cut (Occupant) Licence to Cut (Master) Forestry Licence to Cut Free Use Permit(noncommercial) Christmas Tree Permit area or Volume Volume and Area Area Area Volume Volume Area Road Permit Area resource rights duration major responsibilities Provides communities the right to remove timber that is dead, damaged, diseased, windthrown, or left over from logging, from a specified area. Issues the right to harvest and/or remove Crown timber. The Occupant form is issued only to a land owner/ occupier. Authorizes harvesting under cutting permits in all or part of a forest district. Issues the right to harvest and/or remove timber from specified areas. Types are designed to meet different purposes, such as small scale salvage, timber removal for scientific purposes, forest health, small commercial purposes (firewood, fence posts). Issues right to harvest up to 50 m 3 of timber for non-commercial purposes (e.g., firewood); or up to 250 m 3 for a traditional and cultural activity. Authorizes an individual to grow and/or harvest Christmas trees (commercial). Authorizes the construction of a road or maintenance of an existing road on Crown land; may include the right to harvest timber, and manage/ use adjacent sand, gravel pits, rock quarries. Up to 5 years. Up to 5 years. Up to 5 years. Up to 5 years. Up to 1 year. Up to 10 years; replaceable every 5 years. Until released by district manager or Timber Sales manager. Operational planning, reforestation in some cases, stumpage payments. Reforestation may be required, stumpage payments. Reforestation may be required, stumpage payments. Operational planning (if major licence or if issued under a Pulpwood Agreement), stumpage payments, reforestation where clearcuts larger than 1 hectare. Terms/conditions as indicated in permit, stumpage payments. Terms/conditions as indicated in permit, stumpage payments. Terms/conditions as indicated in permit, stumpage payments. Left: An Interior log dump site Forest Fuel Management Program Community Wildfire Protection Planning Program Section 6 2