Legisation And Policy Overview

Question 1

BCs forest policy framework refers to the ______ of ______ or ________ adopted by government

Answer 1

Course of action or principles

Question 2

Principles and courses of action of BC forest policy framework are most commonly embodied in _____ _______ and other formal non-binding public documentation

Answer 2

Binding enactments

Question 3

Examples of binding enactments

Answer 3

1. Legislation
2. Regulations
3. Orders

Question 4

Examples of non-binding public documentation

Answer 4

1. Guidelines

2. Procedures

Question 5

BC Forest policy framework in important because it directly impacts the ability of our society to meet ______, ______, and ______ goals and objectives

Answer 5

1. Social
2. Economic
3. Environmental

Question 6

BC policy framework is implemented through one or a combination of types of instruments including _____, ______, ______, and ______

Answer 6

1. Acts
2. Regulations
3. Standards
4. Agreements
5. Administrative documents

Question 7

The following instruments have the force of law:

Answer 7

1. Acts
2. Regulations
3. Standards

Question 8

In addition to understanding what forest policy is and why it’s important, forest professionals must also understand:

Answer 8

1. How policy is established
2. Who sets policy
3. How policy is implemented
4. Evolution of forest policy
5. Current status of forest policy
6. Implications of foregoing for the practice of forest professionals

Question 9

Forest professionals must understand ______ and ______ framework to meet their obligations in the practice of professional forestry

Answer 9

1. Policy

2. legislation