IFP FSP IFP FSP ImplementationImplementation

Section 7Section 7Marbled MurreletMarbled Murrelet

A presentation at the PFIT Post FSP Workshop by Bob Craven on Interfor’s experience implementing Section 7 notices for Marbled Murrelet.

InIn thethe beginningbeginning……

There was change in Government…There was change in Government…

On the first day new legislation was createdOn the first day new legislation was createdOn the second day an Objective was set by GovernmentOn the second day an Objective was set by Government

On the third day a Result/Strategy was developedOn the third day a Result/Strategy was developed

On theOn the fourth a background document was craftedfourth a background document was craftedOn the fifth day the FSP was approvedOn the fifth day the FSP was approved

On the sixth day… Bob looked around and said all is good but On the sixth day… Bob looked around and said all is good but we are not done…we are not done…

Now on the seventh day we have to Now on the seventh day we have to

ImplementImplement

Objective Set By Government – Marbled Objective Set By Government – Marbled MurreletMurrelet

AmountAmount• The amount is equal to the amount of suitable habitat in The amount is equal to the amount of suitable habitat in

the NCLBthe NCLB• A set amount of THLBA set amount of THLB• The amount found in OGMA’sThe amount found in OGMA’s

DistributionDistribution• As per IWMS 2004As per IWMS 2004

AttributesAttributes• Size; tree features; tree species; nesting habitat features; Size; tree features; tree species; nesting habitat features;

tree size; structural stage; tree size; structural stage;

Result/StrategyResult/Strategy

Roadbuilding and harvesting will ensure the Roadbuilding and harvesting will ensure the following are met:following are met:

AmountAmount• The amount of suitable habitat found in the NCLB The amount of suitable habitat found in the NCLB

calculated by TSR II net down (no number given)calculated by TSR II net down (no number given)• A pro - rated amount of THLB based the percent of THLB A pro - rated amount of THLB based the percent of THLB

found in the FSP vs the amount of THLB found in the found in the FSP vs the amount of THLB found in the forest district (total amount of THLB given)forest district (total amount of THLB given)

DistributionDistribution• As per IWMS 2004 over the area of the FSPAs per IWMS 2004 over the area of the FSP

AttributesAttributes• Habitat Classes 1, 2, 3 based on low level helicopter Habitat Classes 1, 2, 3 based on low level helicopter

surveyssurveys• Age Class 8 and 9, equal to or greater than height class 4Age Class 8 and 9, equal to or greater than height class 4

ImplementationImplementation

Staff TrainingStaff Training

• FSP – Overall requirementsFSP – Overall requirements• FSP – R/S specific requirementsFSP – R/S specific requirements• SAR TrainingSAR Training

Strategy RequirementsStrategy Requirements

• WhatWhat• How MuchHow Much• WhereWhere• DepletionsDepletions

Implementation – Staff TrainingImplementation – Staff Training

FSP – Overall RequirementsFSP – Overall Requirements

• Developed an FSP Guidance Document for a quick reference Developed an FSP Guidance Document for a quick reference (60+ pages)(60+ pages)

• Presented the Guidance Document in a workshop giving an Presented the Guidance Document in a workshop giving an overview of all R/S in the FSPoverview of all R/S in the FSP

FSP – R/S Specific RequirementsFSP – R/S Specific Requirements

• Provide internal resources to understand R/SProvide internal resources to understand R/S

• Potentially provide further internal training on more Potentially provide further internal training on more complex R/Scomplex R/S

FieldField GuideGuide

Implementation – Marbled Murrelet Implementation – Marbled Murrelet StrategyStrategy

What and WhereWhat and Where

• Do we have low level helicopter surveysDo we have low level helicopter surveys

oror

• Are we using age class 8 and 9 equal to or greater than Are we using age class 8 and 9 equal to or greater than height class 4height class 4

Implementation – Low Level Habitat Implementation – Low Level Habitat SurveysSurveys

• Extent of IFPs low level Extent of IFPs low level habitat surveys loaded habitat surveys loaded into TFMinto TFM

• Database is kept currentDatabase is kept current

• Includes habitat surveys Includes habitat surveys as well as legally as well as legally designated areas (WHAs)designated areas (WHAs)

Implementation – Marbled Murrelet Implementation – Marbled Murrelet StrategyStrategy

How MuchHow Much

How much was determined by the amount of suitable How much was determined by the amount of suitable habitat in the NC using all net downs in TSR II.habitat in the NC using all net downs in TSR II.

This was done by either overlaying low level helicopter This was done by either overlaying low level helicopter surveys or age class 8 and 9 equal to or greater than surveys or age class 8 and 9 equal to or greater than height class 4 on the TSR II land base classifications.height class 4 on the TSR II land base classifications.

Implementation – Determining How Implementation – Determining How MuchMuch

• Conducted on FDUs within the FSPConducted on FDUs within the FSP

• To determine the amount of suitable habitat by land base To determine the amount of suitable habitat by land base classification (NCPX)classification (NCPX)

• Gives IFP the unspecified amount required in the NoticeGives IFP the unspecified amount required in the Notice

• Analysis results presented in a spreadsheetAnalysis results presented in a spreadsheet

Implementation – Log or No Log?Implementation – Log or No Log?

•2,592 ha – 1,116 ha = Amount that can be 2,592 ha – 1,116 ha = Amount that can be harvestedharvested

Implementation – Marbled Murrelet Implementation – Marbled Murrelet StrategyStrategy

TrackingTracking

• Any depletion of suitable habitat is documented by area in Any depletion of suitable habitat is documented by area in the SPthe SP

• Depletions are presently tracked on a spreadsheet by Depletions are presently tracked on a spreadsheet by FDU. Spreadsheets will be periodically updatedFDU. Spreadsheets will be periodically updated

• Potential to develop tracking system in TFMPotential to develop tracking system in TFM

The following management strategies are consistent with Interfor’s 2006 North Island Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) approved December 15, 2006. This block is located in the Sayward Landscape Unit, Forest Development Unit (FDU) NI5.

Strategies for objectives prescribed

under FPPR.

Applies to site

(Y/N)

Indicate how strategy applies to site

Wildlife(FPPR s.69,70) (S.1.6.2.2 of

FSP)

Y Marbled Murrelet: no Class 1, 2 or 3 habitat identified under the area of the site plan.Great Blue Heron: no nests were identified during ordinary course of carrying out forest practices and planning forest operationsRed-legged Frog: no breeding wetlands were identified during ordinary course of carrying out forest practices and planning forest operations. Keen’s Long eared Myotis: no hibernacula’s where identified during ordinary course of carrying out forest practices and planning forest operations

Implementation – Site PlanImplementation – Site Plan

The following management strategies are consistent with Interfor’s 2006 Sunshine Coast Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) approved July 20th, 2006. This block is located in the Cortez Landscape Unit, Forest Development Unit (FDU) #8.

Strategies for

objectives prescribed

under FPPR.

Applies to site

(Y/N)

Indicate how strategy applies to site

Wildlife Y Harvesting of this block will not affect the critical wildlife species and their habitats identified for this FDU, specifically: harvesting block RZ03A will not result in the harvest of suitable Marbled Murrelet habitat class 1, 2 or 3. Block RZ03A is a windthrow salvage block and due to high safety concerns the block has not been walked prior to harvest. It is unlikely that there is any Queen Charlotte Goshawk suitable habitat (active nests) within RZ03A; as a result of windthrow damage there are no standing stems remaining within the block. If any Queen Charlotte Goshawk activity is discovered during harvesting, operations must cease and Qualified Professional must be notified.

Implementation – Site PlanImplementation – Site Plan

Day 8 and still workingDay 8 and still working