Section 5 - Forest And Range Practices Flashcards
FSW
Fisheries sensitive watershed
Management for connectivity of FSWs is set out in _______
FRPA, GAR section 14 and FPPR section 8.1
FSWs must have ______
- Significant fisheries value
2. Watershed sensitivity
UWR
Ungulate winter range
WHA
Wildlife habitat areas
TSS
Temperature sensitive streams
Re: landscape level biodiversity
Licensees can either _____ or _____
- Develop their own results and strategies
2. Adopt practice requirements from FRPA
Each cutblock must have ___% as wildlife tree retention
3.5% wildlife tree retention
Minimum wildlife tree retention for sum of cutblock harvested in one year
7% minimum wildlife tree retention across cut locks harvested in one year
CWD
Coarse Woody debris
Function of coarse Woody debris
- Provides organic matter
- Enhances soil moisture
- Aids in decomposition
- Nitrogen fixation and nutrient transfer
Where are grazing schedules found?
Range use plans
Are grazing schedules part of RSPs - range stewardship plans?
No
Are grazing schedules required for RSP - range stewardship plan - holders?
Yes
Where can framework for grazing and hay cutting management be found?
FRPA
Do range plan content requirements vary for range agreement holders?
Yes
The default plan for range planning is _______
Range use plan
Range use plan default prescribed requirements are outlined in ______
RPPR
Range planning and practices regulations
A range agreement holder may apply to prepare a _____
RSP
Range stewardship plan
If a range agreement holder applies to prepare a RSP the minister considers ______
- Applicants performance record
- Condition of crown range
- Other prescribed matters
Do RSPs allow range agreement holders to use alternative results or strategies?
Yes
If a range agreement holder wants to propose innovative ways of achieving management objectives in their area they must prepare a _____
RSP
Does FRPA management framework include content to prevent introduction or spread of invasive plants?
Yes
Woodlot owners are responsible for _______
Establishment of FG stand of harvested areas
Woodlot owners are responsible for establish FG stands — whether license is replaceable Or non-replaceable
True
Woodlot license holders must obtain ministers approval of plan before ____ or _____ happens
Timber harvest or road construction
Do licensees have to keep site plans on file?
Yes
Licensees must keep SPs on file because _______
Minister may review upon request
Are there public review requirements from FRPA?
No
Must SPs be made public available?
Yes. UPON REQUEST
Does the RPPR cover objectives for recreation?
No
RPPR has objectives for the following values
- Soils
- Forage/plant communities
- Water
- Fish
- Wildlife
- Biodiversity
Minister may identify issues in a particular range area and prescribe requirements related to
- Range readiness
- Levels of utilization
- Plant communities
Does each RUP have a grazing schedule?
Yes
Are schedules required for RSP holders?
Yes
Are grazing schedules PART of RSPs?
No
When are grazing schedules prepared?
each year
When do grazing schedules have to be submitted?
Before livestock turn out (each year)
Who do grazing schedules need to be submitted to?
District manager
Other plans not required by regulation
- Logging plans
2. Road plans
FRPA gives the public opportunities to review and comment on
- FSPs
- WLPs
- RSPs
- RUPs
And amendments
Current policy allows for public involvement for all first licenses except
Some WL licenses still under the code
Who is responsible for advertising an FSP before it is sent to the minister for approval?
Licensees
Licensee must publish a notice in newspaper stating plan is available for review. Including:
- Where the plan can be reviewed
- Address to which the public can submit written comments to
- Time frame for the review period
Can the review period for a FSP be waived?
Yes
Who can waive the review period?
The minister, by an order
