Community Forest Association - General Flashcards
What is a community forest?
A forestry operation managed by a local govt, FN, or community-held organization for the benefit of the entire community.
What are some benefits of a CF?
economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits for local communities and the province.
What is one of the main benefits of CF?
monetary and non-monetary benefits
When did the pilot community forest tenure come into force?
1998
When did the provincial govt allow for direct awarding of Community Forest Agreements (with a 5 year probationary period)
2004
What Act and regulations were amended to make CFA possible?
Forest Act
In what year was the 5 year probationary period eliminated, making all new CFA eligible for a 25 year replaceable licence?
2009
How many years are CFA eligible for?
25
Are CFA replaceable?
Yes
Half of the operating CFAs are held by:
First Nations, or parnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities
How many Indigenous and rural communities are involved in community forestry?
> 100
What is the average population of the communities involved in community forestry?
> 4000 people
What is the average AAC of a CFA?
~ 37,000m3
What is the average area of a CF?
31,000 hectares
What other non-timber objectives do CFA holders manage for?
- wildfire mitigation
- climate change mitigation and adaptation
- enhanced forest stewardship
- incremental silviculture
- conservation of ecologically and culturally significant areas and values
- old growth forests
- education
-recreation - relationship building
What is a Community Forest Agreement?
An area-based licence operating on Crown land, that provides the exclusive right to harvest timber within the CFA area
Does the CFA allow the right to manage botanical forest products?
Yes
How long are Community Forest Agreement Licences?
25 to 99 years, replaceable every 10 years
CFAs are governed by which Acts?
Forest Act and the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA)
How many CFAs are in BC?
> 60
What are the specific goals given by the provincial gov’t for the Community Forest Program?
- provide long-term opportunities for achieving a range of community objectives, value and priorities.
- diversify use of and benefits derived from the CFA area
- provide social and economic benefits to BC
- undertake CF consistent with sound principles of environnmental stewardship that reflects a broad spectrum of values
- promote community involvement and participation
- promote communication and strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and persons
- foster innovation
- advocate forest worker safety
How does a community get a CFA?
Enquire with the local MFLNRORD District office.
Things required for the release of new areas for CFA
this is a list
- meaningful engagement of local Indigenous peoples in the community forest initiative must be cultivated
- advocacy from local elected gov’t reps at UBCM with the Minister
- letters of support from interested stakeholders, including industry
- participation in the local Timber Supply Review and representing interest to acquire a CF
- Once the volume is made available by the government for a CF through the Review, communities are directly invited to apply for a CFA
How many community forests are in BC?
~60
What are some areas a profit distribution policy should include?
- Operations reserve
- Special projects
- Economic development
- Goodwill
What are different ways distribution amounts can be determined?
- fixed dollar per cubic meter
- percent of net revenue
- flexible amount determined after a budgeting process has determined short and long term needs?
Some options for CF profit distribution include
- Grants (subject to an application process)
- Gifts of a fixed amount to shareholders
- Scholarships
- Special projects fund
What is a Forest Stewardship Plan?
A key planning element in the FRPA framework.
Is an FSP subject to public review and comment and government approval?
Yes
What are some values that FSPs must develop strategies for?
- water
- wildlife
- soils
How many years can an FSP term last?
up to 5 years
When are FSPs subject to government enforcement?
Once approved after public review and comment
Do FSPs identify areas in which road construction and harvesting will occur?
Yes
Do FSPs have to show specific locations of roads and cutblocks?
No
