What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Pillar: Objectives
1. Objectives pillar actions
(LUO’s, FRPAs 56 and GAR)
address stewardship needs of
values covered by FRPA
2. Non-legal realm
Potential Success Indicators
Objective pillar actions accurately reflect
agreements made in LU plans (objective itself as
well as any related “supporting”guidance)
Measures
- trends show licensee activities are
consistent with transitioning to new
objectives
- values negatively affected by impacts
outside FRPA are recorded
Are we there yet?
Yes
Objective actions are sufficiently explicit to allow
for writing measureable / verifiable R/S , can be
evaluated for effectiveness by FREP, capable of
being audited by FPBoard, and consistent with
professional reliance model.
- monitoring confirms objective and
associated choice of action under this pillar is
working
- objectives pillar actions are explicit enough
to permit systematic effectiveness
evaluations of actual results by FREP
Initiated for
grandparented
HLP’s
The unique suite of objectives pillar actions that
may apply to any specific piece of land has been
clearly identified, kept current and widely known
at any given time
- district Objective Matrix in place
- LRDW is updated by respective agency
after every objectives pillar action (with
shape file)
initiated
Objective pillar actions demonstrate continued
relevance to conditions and evolution in response
to public, agency., professional and licensee
concerns
- consistent current business process in place
to establish GAR actions and LUO’s
- Co-ordination of objectives pillar actions
between gov’t agencies ensure no
inappropriate duplication/ overlap or conflict
- Objectives pillar actions allow for
flexibility and innovation
In place
Timber supply impact policy constraints being
met
-track number and land area(as appropriate)
of each type of action established in relation
to management unit ( TFL/ TSA) as
compared to budget set
Approved LRMP’s provide additional/
complimentary resource stewardship.
- LU planning commitments not incorporated
into LUOR or GAR actions are being
incorporated into licensee operational
planning and practices on the ground
Initiated
In place
Initiated – reg.
review item
yes
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Pillar: Planning & Practices
1. Public is confident that forests
are being managed effectively
under FRPA regime
Potential Success Indicators
Public, FN and stakeholders are satisfied they
have been heard and engaged
Effective information sharing meets public, FN,
licensee, stakeholder and Gov’t needs
Public input received during review and comment
process is effectively incorporated into
operational plans
Public, FN and stakeholders have continued
opportunities for input in post FSP approval
activities
2. Effective/ efficient plan
preparation and approval process
Increased opportunity for innovation is seen
Measures
- Periodic public/ client surveys , FP Board
reports or Professional association surveys
indicate the planning process is understood
and used by the public to bring their
concerns to the attention of government and
licensees
- Undertake satisfaction surveys, ensure
survey captures level of involvement, results
show cooperative approach being taken by
all
As above
Are we there yet?
-public remains engaged in stakeholder
consultation processes
variable
- licensee has certification commitment for
public consultation
- every tenure holder has an approved
Operational plan where required
-use of Alt. R/S and degree of variance from
the practice defaults
- “pilots” areas set up within FSP’s to test
innovation
- number of current FSP’s amended with
proven innovative R/S
- practices as well as planning
- percent of FSP using all defaults, minimal
defaults
- those who are not required to operate under
an approved operational plan are trained and
knowledgeable of FRPA requirements
- multiple licensee FSPs being chosen
in place
In place
Initiated
Initiated
No, draft bulletin
initiated
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Pillar: Planning & Practices
3. Effective Consultation at
highest appropriate level possible
4. Continuous improvement
Potential Success Indicators
Well prepared plans and timely adjudication
Forest and range licensees have a well
acknowledged and supported FRPA specific
working relationship
Consultation at highest appropriate level possible
Consultation documentation is recorded and
shared at all levels
FREP and local communities of practice share
information and knowledge gained with
experience
Measures
- no additional content is added or duplicated
in tenure documents
Are we there yet?
Yes
- targets for number of Range Stewardship
plans are being met
- agreements on referrals and joint review of
FSP/ WLP’s, RUP’s, RSP’s in place
Yes
- consultation activities from the LU table are
passed for operational planning consideration
- number of CP’s delayed for further
consultation purposes
- local Communities of Practice becomes
common place
Some
- “best practices” advice is in place to guide
licensees in managing forest and range
Initiated
- FRPA implementation continues to provide
appropriate forest worker safety in
conjunction with other provincial legislation
yes
limited
Variable/
improving
Intitate
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Pillar:
Compliance and Enforcement
1. Culture of compliance
2. Enforcement
Potential Success Indicators
Results/Strategies enable accountability, yet can
be prepared within goals of FRPA, i.e.
innovation, PR etc.
Communicate successes so the public
understands and appreciates accomplishments
Licensee has internal controls that provide
information to meet accountability and
communicated
Enforcement actions influence behavior by
leading to fewer infractions and lower levels
Enforcement action is commensurate with the
nature and magnitude of the infraction
Measures
- improved drafting of R/S is seen through
time
- risk base compliance inspections detect
compliance issues
- compliance inspections results
communicated to others
- liability for environmental consequences of
practice failures is not automatically avoided
by invoking the due diligence defense
- C/E reporting shows decrease in
enforcement actions taken , fewer negative
impacts experienced than the Code,
reduction of repeat violators, decrease
number of inspections required, and rate of
compliance up
As above
Are we there yet?
Yes
Initiated
Initiated
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Foundation:
Professional Reliance
1. Increased public trust and
confidence in resource
professionals
2. Support for Professionals
Potential Success Indicators
Public relies less on government to support their
ability to be involved and more on professionals
and licensees
Measures
- Periodic survey of public and stakeholders
improve each year
Public needs to be able to distinguish between
licensee behavior and professional behavior
Professionals provide independent advice based
on their knowledge and expertise.
- public complaints resolved in positive
manner
- professional associations develop
partnership agreements for working together
( practice standards, R/R, professional
disputes etc.)
As above
Professionals have clear understanding of
professional duty and needs of employer
Professionals fully trained and knowledgeable
and show continued competency
Professional associations are showing strong
leadership and support professionals
Peer debate and differences of opinion focuses on
solutions and “best Practices” standards
3. Role of innovation and
freedom to manage related to
professionals
Interaction between and among professionals
encouraged
Professional are embracing and using innovation
and freedom to manage
Innovation of practices is commonplace and
information is shared via active communities of
practice
Are we there yet?
In place and
evolving
As above
As above
As above
- PA’s provide or facilitate guidance on best
practices. Possible sample of professional in
specific areas of business to see if PR is
working
- Professional associations provide Code of
Ethics, continuing education, dispute
adjudication, reports on discipline cases of its
members.
- How often is the professional practice
advisory service used?
- identify and track number and nature of
professional certifications in FSP’s
Initiated
In place
Increasing is use
limited
- identify where alternative results/strategies
have been approved and the extent of
variation
- number of FSP amended with new
innovative results/ strategies
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Foundation:
Professional Reliance
Potential Success Indicators
Decreased government oversight through:
- advice is for consideration verse direction
- legislation/ regulation supports professional
reliance
- need to legislate “how to’s” is secondary to
consideration of PR and administrative solutions
-plan approvals are flexible enough to allow for
innovation to proceed
Measures
- number of variances or exemptions
requested for general wildlife measures
Are we there yet?
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What Does FRPA Success Look Like?
FRPA is supported by Three “pillars”: Objectives; Planning & practices; Compliance & enforcement
On Two “foundations”: Professional Reliance; Effectiveness Evaluations
Foundation:
Effectiveness Evaluations
1. Resource monitoring
Potential Success Indicators
Evaluation of all values on an appropriate
periodic schedule
Evaluate whether more than the original “11
values” need to be included ( i.e. Look at
economic/ social as well as environmental)
2. Administrative monitoring
component of FREP is fully
developed
3. Information and Reporting
Administrative monitoring component of FREP is
fully developed
Strong relationships exist between gov’t ,
industry, FN, public, stakeholders
Measures
- FREP strategic plan and priorities
developed collaboratively with internal and
external stakeholders
- all staff and clients have been and stay
adequately trained
- Forest and Range licensees employing
environmental management systems and self
-monitor their own ace value has indicators
for social, environmental and economic
assessment
- examples of FRPA model improvement are
based on evaluation results
- FREP reports provide
a) recommendations or data where values are
not being adequately addressed,
b) give professionals the information they
need to do their job better and be more
innovative
- any negative outcomes reported are
actioned
Same as above
Are we there yet?
In place
All effectiveness evaluation reports are
shared within the forestry community
yes
On-going
In place
Initiated
Initiated
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