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Canada’s Natural Resources – Now and for the Future
National Forest Pest Strategy (NFPS)BC Forest Health Review CommitteePrince George, BC
January 30, 2008
Canada’s Natural Resources – Now and for the Future
Objectives of Presentation
1. Overview of the NFPS
2. Implementation Plan
3. CFS Activities
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Vision of the NFPS
National, risk-based decision-making framework
Proactive, integrated response
Ecosystem-based approach
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Benefits of a NFPS
Common, science-based and transparent framework for: Assessing the threat from forest pests, Providing the best integrated advice for decision-
makers at all levels, Implementing appropriate responses, and Communicating results
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CCFM Ministers’ Decisions September 11, 2007
Approved Strategy in Principle
Instructed Deputy Ministers to:
Incorporate the NFPS Steering Committee into the CCFM process
Prepare a NFPS implementation plan
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Development of the NFPS – Key Actors
1. CCFM National Forest Task Force– All provinces and territories– Explicit linkage to CFIA– Reports to CCFM
Coordination Group
1. NFPS Steering Committee (SC)
– BC, AB, ON, CFS, CFIA
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NFPS Accomplishments to Date
Significant work done by P/T to identify actions needed to implement NFPS
Risk Assessment Workshop (2006) Pest Forum workshop (2006) Stock-taking/gap analysis SERG workshop Monitoring approach discussed
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NFPS Implementation Plan
Components of the Strategy1. Monitoring System and Diagnostics
2. Risk framework application
3. Science and technology (S&T)
4. Information and information management
5. Reporting, Communication and Outreach
6. Integration
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CFS Forest Pest S&T Framework
A. RISK ASSESSMENT (57%)1. Recognize and respond to triggers
2. Characterize hazards (knowledge, monitoring tools, predicative models)
3. Estimate magnitude and consequences
4. Complete formal NFPS risk assessment
B. RISK RESPONSE (33%)1. ID and evaluate response options
2. Develop tools
3. Develop and package recommendations
C. COMMUNICATION (11%)1. Knowledge and information
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NFPS Risk Analysis Framework
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CFS Forest Pest related projects 2008/09
Minimizing disruption of Canadian Forest Exports Forest Invasive Alien Species Integrated Pest Management Mountain Pine Beetle Understanding Genomes for Forest Sustainability National Forest Pest Strategy
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Next Steps
Move ahead with NFPS Task Force Develop and complete multilateral discussions Apply gap analysis for implementation plan
Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) formed.
Develop NFPS Implementation Plan for reporting to Deputies June 2008
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Canada’s Natural Resources – Now and for the Future
CCFM NFPS Task Force1
(F/P/T2)
NFPS Working Committee
Secretariat
Secretariat
Monitoring and Diagnostics
TAG3
F/P/T2
Co-Chairs
RiskTAG3
F/P/T2
Co-Chairs
S&TTAG3
F/P/T2
Co-Chairs
Information Sharing and Management
TAG3
F/P/T2
Co-Chairs
1 The Task Force includes the Chair of the Working Group
2 F/P/T: Federal/Provincial/Territorial
3 TAG: Technical Advisory Group
Proposed Governance Structure - NFPS
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National Reporting and
AnalysisTAG3
F/P/T2
Co-Chairs
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Final Thoughts on the NFPS
Integrating initiative that will provide improved options to all decision-makers
National dialogue on forest pests and pest management
Providing tools to share information and knowledge with all partners
Building collaboration to support pro-active, ecosystem-based management
Building on existing structures
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