Sustainable Forest Management & Canfor s Forest Management System FILE 1

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1 Sustainable Forest Management & Canfor s Forest Management System 2015 FILE 1

2 Outline Certification Standards Overview of Canfor s Sustainable Forest Management Program - What is Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Why is SFM important to Canfor? How will Canfor deliver SFM? Sustainable Forest Management Plans (SFMP) FMS Overview, Structure, Elements Take Away Messages FILE 2

3 Certification Standards CAN/CSA Sustainable Forest Management Standard CAN/CSA Z809 standard is based on a Canadian definition of sustainability developed by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM). Registers a performance standard rather than a product or systems standard. Components of CAN/CSA: Public Participation Management System Continual Improvement Sustainable Forest Management Plan FILE 3

4 Certification Standards Canadian Standards Association s (CSA) 6 Criteria: 1. Conservation of biological diversity 2. Maintenance & enhancement forest ecosystem condition & productivity 3. Conservation of Soil & Water resources 4. Forest ecosystem contributions to global ecological cycles 5. Multiple benefits to society 6. Accepting society s responsibility for sustainable development FILE 4

5 Certification Standards ISO Standard An internationally recognized Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Can be applied to all types and sizes of organizations FILE 5

6 Certification Standards Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) An area of Canfor s operations located in the Alberta Forest Management Area held by Daishowa-Marubeni International (DMI) are certified to the SFI, along with most of Canfor s Southern Pine areas. SFI is a fully-independent program for sustainable forest management that certifies forest operations across North America FILE 6

7 Certification Standards Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) FSC is an international certification and labeling system dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests Only applies to Canfor s Kootenay Region Principles (10) & Criteria describe the essential elements or rules of environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. FILE 7

8 What is Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)? A process to deliver forest values in a way that does not compromise those values for future generations. Goal: Maintain & enhance the long-term health of our forest ecosystems, for the benefit of all living things both nationally & globally, while providing environmental, economic, social & cultural opportunities for the benefit of present & future generations. (1998 Canada Forest Accord / National Forest Strategy) FILE 8

9 What is Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)? Ecologically Appropriate Options Economically Viable Options Sustainable Forest Management Options Socially Acceptable Options FILE 9

10 Why is SFM Important to Canfor? Customers are demanding products from sustainable forests A proactive rather than reactive system to manage change A commitment made by the Forest Products Association of Canada. FILE 10

11 How Will Canfor Deliver SFM? FILE 11

12 How Does Canfor Deliver SFM? Engaging the public in discussions about forest values & priorities through Public Advisory Groups (PAGs) Creating Sustainable Forest Management Plans (SFMPs) Maintaining Certification for those plans Implementing the SFMPs through a Forest Management System (FMS) that also guides field forest practices using an Environmental Management System approach. FILE 12

13 Canfor s Forest Management System Sustainable Forest Management Plans FILE 13

14 Sustainable Forest Management Plans Covers a specific area - Defined Forest Area (DFA). Translates the strategic goals of Sustainable Forest Management to operational reality on the ground using locally developed Criteria & Indicators, Considers a range of social, ecological and economic values for the DFA, Considers current legislation and government policy, Designed to meet the requirements of the CSA Z809 Certification Standard. FILE 14

15 Sustainable Forest Management Plans Canfor - Policies - Plans CSA Standards Certification Forest Management System (FMS) SFM Plan Implementation Public Values: Communities LRMP s/public/pags/first Nations Research & Monitoring Government Legislation, Policies FILE 15

16 FMG SFM Plans Canfor is involved with 11 SFM Plans (and DFA s) Grande Prairie Fort Nelson Fort St John Pilot Chetwynd TFL 48 Mackenzie PG (Includes TFL 30) Fort St James Vanderhoof Morice (Houston) Kamloops TSA (Vavenby) Radium All are Certified under CAN / CSA Z809 FILE 16

17 FMG SFM Plans Public Advisory Groups (PAGs) Contribute to the identification of local values Information sharing, discussing common concerns Provide feedback through review of performance via Annual Reports Annual Reporting An annual report showing performance of the SFM Plan indicators is produced every year Regular Auditing Canfor conducts regular third party audits of our SFMPs Internal ( Consultant) External ( Registrar) KPMG FILE 17

18 Canfor s Forest Management System Review of Canfor s Forest Management System FILE 18

19 Canfor s Forest Management System - Overview A System combining the elements of an Environmental Management System (ISO) and a Sustainable Forest Management Program (CSA). Includes all activities within Canfor's Woodlands on Canfor tenures, whether performed by Canfor's or a contractor's employees. FILE 19

20 Canfor s Forest Management System - Overview Canfor s Forest Management System identifies, addresses and manages environmental impacts and sustainable forest management commitments within all of Canfor s Woodlands Operations The system is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act Continual Improvement Cycle FILE 20

21 Canfor s FMS Structure Strategic Level Environmental Policy FMS Elements & Manual Environmental Aspects Environmental Program FILE 21

22 Canfor s FMS Structure - Operational Level SWP s, Standards, Management Systems Pre works, Inspections, Reports Checking, Reviews, Improvement FILE 22

23 FMS Also Describes 1. Roles & Responsibility; 2. Training; 3. Documentation; 4. Operational Controls; 5. Emergency Preparedness and Response; 6. Monitoring and Measurement; 7. Incidents, and Corrective and Preventative Action; 8. Records; 9. Management System Audit; 10.Management Review FILE 23

24 Canfor s Forest Management System Environmental Aspects: Defined as: An element of an organization s activities that can interact with the environment Every activity that we do (falling trees, site prepping, road building, tree planting, driving ATV s, etc.) has the potential to cause an impact (good or bad) on the environment. Canfor currently manages for a list of 18 Environmental Aspects. 9 of these are reviewed at each Pre-work/Inspection: Fire Terrain Stability Soil Productivity Drainage Patterns Fish Habitat Riparian Areas Forest Health Generation of CO2 etc. Petroleum/Chemical Handling FILE 24

25 Canfor s Forest Management System Environmental Aspects: Canfor reviews the Environmental Aspects annually to determine their applicability and whether new aspects need to be managed Aspects are also ranked according to significance annually Significance refers to the probability and consequence of an activity adversely affecting the environment FILE 25

26 Canfor s Forest Management System Environmental Program: The top significant aspects and associated activities are chosen annually Objectives, targets, and action plans are developed to reduce the potential environmental impact Link to: Environmental_Program_2015 FILE 26

27 Canfor s Forest Management System Operational Controls - Standard Work Procedures - Emergency Preparedness Plans - Management Systems & procedures - Standards - Fuel Standards, Ribbon & Paint Standards - Pre Work Meetings - Monitoring & Inspections - Corrective Action Plans FILE 27

28 Canfor s Forest Management System FMG Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan FILE 28

29 Canfor s Forest Management System The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) describes the emergency responsibilities, response organization, and provides associated information and procedures in preparing for and responding to emergency situations. Emergency situations identified in the Canfor EPRP are: First Aid - Major Vehicle Incident Forest Fire Spill Natural Catastrophe FILE 29

30 Canfor s Forest Management System The EPRP is applicable to all Canfor employees In BC operations the environmental related sections (Forest Fire, Spill, and Natural Catastrophe) of the EPRP are also applicable to contractors employees and subcontractors. The safety related section (First Aid) only applies to Canfor staff. All Canfor staff and Contractors (BC only) are required to have a copy of the EPRP and be familiar with all applicable parts of the document. The EPRP booklet must be available when activities are being conducted on Canfor tenured operations. FILE 30

31 Canfor s Forest Management System The EPRP Contains Emergency Response Concepts Canfor Environmental Policy Contract Worker and Contract Supervisor SWP s First Aid Evacuation Procedures Forest Fire Preparedness and Response Procedures Spill Preparedness and Response Procedures Natural Catastrophe Response Procedures Contact Information for FMG staff, Key Contractors and Emergency Numbers Medivac Information, Spill Report, and Initial Fire Report forms FILE 31

32 Contract Worker and Contract Supervisor SWP s To meet the goals of the Environmental Policy, these SWP s address specific activities that can impact the environment and describe procedures for carrying out those activities in a controlled manner. Canfor Supervisors are responsible for ensuring their employees and contractors are aware of AND are trained in the use of operational controls which apply to their work. Both are critical in making sure what we plan on the ground will work, and plans are followed. Both are located in the EPRP, and also in Sharepoint fmg_contract_supervisor_swp.xls fmg_contract_worker_swp.xls FILE 32

33 Take Away Messages The Environment and Sustainability are important to Canfor and our customers. Canfor is Committed to Sustainable Forest Management and to continually improving our environmental results Canfor s Environmental and Sustainable Forest Management commitments are delivered through our Sustainable Forest Management Plans & our Forest Management System. Canfor s FMS is ISO registered and FMG has 11 SFMPs registered under CAN / CSA Z809 Our Certifications include: CAN/CSA Z809, ISO14001, FSC, and SFI FILE 33

34 Take Away Messages Your Responsibility: Through your training, understand & carry out those SFM & FMS responsibilities as they apply to your position. FILE 34

35 Accessing information: FMS Website Current Legislation: Quickscribe FMS documentation: forms, procedures on FMG Sharepoint Link to Sharepoint: G_Main/Forms/Certification_F F_PA.aspx# FILE 35

36 Canfor s Forest Management System QUESTIONS? FILE 36