Section 1 - Resource Information Inventories Flashcards
As forest professionals we often have to deal with ______ associated with existing info and ______ to the decisions caused by these uncertainties
- Uncertainty
2. Risks
TETF
Terrestrial ecosystem task force
TETF was created following the recommendations of the ______
- Peel commission (1992)
RISC
Resource inventories standards committee
The RISC was created by the _____
TETF
The RISC developed ______, ______ and data models for a range of inventory categories
- Standards
- Procedures
- Data models
RISC inventory categories include:
- Aquatic ecosystems
- Atmosphere & air quality
- Coastal ecosystems
- Culture including recreation and tourism
- Earth sciences
- Terrestrial ecosystems - ecology
- Terrestrial ecosystems- biodiversity
- Terrestrial ecosystems - vegetation
Terrestrial ecosystem categories include ______, ______, and ______
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Vegetation
Culture resource inventory includes ______ and ______
- Recreation
2. Tourism
RE: water governance in Canada
Federal government has jurisdiction related to _____, ______, ______ and ______
- Fisheries
- Navigation
- Federal Lands
- International relations
Does federal government jurisdiction include responsibilities related to the management of boundary waters shared with the United States?
Yes
Does the federal government have jurisdiction related to relations with the international joint commission (Canada Water Act 2000)?
Yes
International Joint Commission is referenced in the _________
Canada water act 2000
Water Sustainability Act came into force in
2016
Wildlife Act drives the ______ Permit process
Fish Collection
Wildfire Act enables _____ and _____ of fish inventory in BC
- establishment
2. maintenance
Government objectives around aquatic ecosystems information include classification of
- Oceans
- Lakes
- Rivers
- Streams
Government objectives around aquatic ecosystems information include collection of data on:
- Fish
- Humans
- Other organisms using water resources
Legislation relevant to aquatic ecosystems information includes
- Forest act
- FRPA
- Water Sustainability Act
______ governments have assumed a substantial proportion of the regulatory burden around atmosphere and air quality inventories
Provincial
_____and ______ governments share constitutional authority regarding environmental matters
- Federal
2. Provincial
_____ requires federal govt to legislate the reduction of smog-producing pollutants
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (1999)
CEPA
Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CEPA enacted in
1999
Smog-producing pollutants include
- Nitrogen oxides
- Sulphur dioxide
- Volatile organic compounds
- Particulate matter
CEPA 1999 authorizes establishment of:
- National ambient air quality objectives
- Pollution prevention plans
- Emissions standards for certain industries
- Inventory of pollutants released into the environment
Current policy around atmosphere and air quality inventories:
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act (2008)
2. 2008 Climate Action Plan
Seas provide approximately ____% of the oxygen in the air we breathe
50%
The earth is habitable for humans largely because of the ocean’s role in _________
regulating our climate
Key policy objective of the Coastal Ecosystems inventories is to:
- Map coastal ecosystems
2. Collect data on vegetation, habitats and wildlife on the west coast
The Coastal Ecosystems Inventories collects data on _____, _____, and ____ on the West coast
- Vegetation
- Habitats
- Wildlife
Best examples of the current policy in Coastal Ecosystem Inventories are:
- Sustainable Ecosystem Mgmt. in Clayoquot Sound
2. Planning and Practices framework and the protection of the Great Bear Rainforest ecosystem mgmt. area
Scientific Panel of Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot established coastal ecosystem mgmt. legislation in the year:
1995
The following Acts and regulations related to Coastal Ecosystems are in effect:
- FRPA
- Land Act section 93.4
- Land Use Objective Regulation section 5
- Forest Planning and Practices Regulation
- South Central Coast Order
Government objectives around culture, recreation and tourism inventories include:
- Data collection on archaeological and ancestral values on the land base
- Map ID of forest areas w/ exposure to roads used by tourists
- Map ID of areas which might be attractive to tourists for recreation, e.g. potential ski slopes
- Collecting data to support fulfillment of duty to consult on FN interests in resources use
Current policy on culture, recreation and tourism inventories:
- Forest Act sec 8.8
- Recreation Act
- Tourism Act
Earth sciences include sciences such as:
- archaeology
- geology
- zoology
- biology
- geomorphology
- soil science
Government objectives around earth science inventories:
collect and analyze data on sciences as they pertain to land use decisions
An example of how earth sciences pertain to land use decisions includes:
Geomorphological attributes such as slope aspect, and elevation affecting site productivity and knowledge of such info is useful for forecasting future resource availability
Current legislation around earth science inventories (part I):
- Soil Conservation (Soil Conservation Act)
- Soil Monitoring (FRPA)
- Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP)
- Soil Compaction, disturbance, erostion, access structures, productivity (FRPA, Private Managed Forest Land Act)
- Slop stability (Environmentally Sensitive Areas)
Soil monitoring includes
- Access structures
- Soil disturbance
- Slope stability
Current legislation around earth science inventories (part II):
- WHAs, UWRs and associated wildlife measures and objectives
- Wildlife habitat, biodiversity & soil organic matter (wildlife trees & CWD)
- Pesticide use
- Karst mgmt.
- Archaeologically sensitive areas
WGA, UWR and associated wildlife measures and objectives are covered in the following legislation:
- Identified Wildlife Management Strategy
- FRPA
- Wildlife Act
Wildlife habitat, biodiversity and soil organic matter are covered in the following legislation:
- Forest Act
2. FRPA
Soil organic matter includes:
- Wildlife trees
2. Coarse woody debris (CWD)
Pesticide use is covered in the following legislation:
Integrated Pest Mgmt. Act
Karst Mgmt. and archaeologically sensitive sites are covered in the following legislation:
Heritage Conservation Act
Ecology Inventories relate to:
Mapping different ecosystems, some of which are unique to BC
Ecology Inventories stratify the landscape based on __________
ecological characteristics
Main policy objective in Ecology Inventories is to facilitate:
- Forest productivity assessment
- Land mangement decision-making
- Wildlife habitat ratings
- Habitat supply
- AAC assessments
- Sensitive ecosystems ID
- Endangered species ID
- Endangered habitat ID
- Protection of ecologically sensitive ecosystems
Current policy around Ecology Inventories:
- Protected Areas Network
- Ecosystem Based Mgmt.
- Systems for funding ecological risk assessment and research
Biodiversity means:
The whole spectrum of life on earth
Biodiversity includes:
- Species diversity
- Genetic diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
Government objectives around Biodiversity Inventories:
- Conservation of biodiversity
- Sustainable use of biological resources
- Equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of biological resources
Biodiversity crisis arises from:
- Inadequate nature reserves
- Human overpopulation
- Non-sustainable resource consumption
- Species extinction
- Endangered ecosystems
- Rapid climate change
- Imperfect laws
Current policy around Biodiversity Inventories includes:
- BC Wildfire Act
- Park Act
- Environmental Protection Act
- Forest Practices Code Act
- 2008 Climate Action Plan
Stewardship of forest resources requires :
- Reliable forest inventory
2. Stand growth models
________ provides forest inventory coverage for the entire province
MFLNRORD’s Forest Inventory Program
_______ provides computer models to forecast stand development under alternative mgmt. regimes and natural disturbances
MLFNRORD’s Forest Inventory Program
MFLNRORD’s forest inventory program provides
- Stand growth models
- Decision support tools
- Expert advice to meet growth and yield prediction needs of a wide range of clients
Maps of forest and land cover types are essential for:
- Planning
- Assessments
- Overall stewardship of natural resources
Ground samples are:
field plots in which crews make careful measurements of trees and other ecosystem attributes
Three components of the ground sampling program are:
- Long-term inventory monitoring plots
- Growth and yield experiments
- Legacy permanent sample plots (PSPs)
Key policy objective around vegetation resources inventory (VRI) is to provide the most ______ and most______ forest inventory information available
current and accurate
FAIB
Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch
FAIB - forest analysis and inventory branch key functions include:
- Collecting and maintaining current forest inventories for BC
- Monitoring growth of stands and providing models to project stand development and future yield
- Provide info and analysis to support policy dev, strategic & statutory decision making for the NR sector
- Provide analytical support services including data collection and strategic analysis for the NR sector
Is collecting and maintaining current forest inventories for BC a key function of the FAIB?
Yes
Is monitoring the growth of stands and providing models to project stand dev and future yield a key function of the FAIB?
Yes
Is providing info and analysis to support policy dev a key function of the FAIB?
Yes
IS providing analytical support services to the NR sector a key function of the FAIB?
Yes
Current policy around vegetation resources inventory (VRI) includes the following:
- Forest Act
2. FRPA
