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WL Community Forest LP
Annual Report to the Community for the Year Ending December 31, 2016
April 20, 2017
Contents Governance Structure, Role of Partners ............................................... 2
Appointments by the Board of Directors .............................................. 2
Operational Report ................................................................................ 3
Achievements towards the stated Goals 2016 ...................................... 7
Operations Plan for 2017 ...................................................................... 8
Community Granting Program .............................................................. 9
Annual Financial Report ...................................................................... 10
From the Application
Mission Statement
Our mission is: To sustainably manage the natural resources and cultural heritage of the Community Forest to the benefit of local communities, thereby creating a foundation of mutual respect on which to maintain and develop the local economy
Partners’ Goals
The partners’ goals for the Community Forest are to: • reflect community values
and respect the land; • sustainably manage for all
forest resources;
enhance local partnerships that support forest education and an increased public understanding of forestry;
• operate the Community Forest as a viable forestry enterprise;
realize socioeconomic benefits such as local employment and economic activity associated with milling and manufacturing, and
• generate revenue for
economic development and
community stability.
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Governance Structure, Role of Partners
WL Community Forest LP – Details at a Glance
Registered Limited Partnership (LP0625915) formed by the Williams Lake Indian Band and the City of Williams Lake
1,000 partnership units – 499 held by each partner, 2 held by WLCF General Partner Ltd.
The expressed purpose is to apply for, hold and manage a Community Forest Agreement
The Partnership conducts all the business – the public face of the community forest
Limited Partnership – the partners are sheltered from liability for the activities because they are completely arm’s-length from management decisions
WLCF General Partner Ltd.
A limited company formed by the partners to act as the managing general partner for the partnership
Partners are 50/50 shareholders of WLCF General Partner Ltd.
Board of directors is appointed by the partners – 3 from each for 6 directors For WLIB: Byron Louie, Gabe Pukacz, Steve Capling For COWL: Tom Foley, Leah Hartley, and one vacancy Recognize the contributions of retired directors Darrell Garceau, Brian McNaughton, Dr. Ray Sanders
Only one director can be not at arm’s-length from each partner
Quorum is 4 directors, 2 representing each partner
Has the full power and authority to manage the business affairs of the partnership
Costs and revenues are incurred in the name of the partnership
Appointments by the Board of Directors The Board of Directors has made the following appointments in effect in 2016:
1. Bank of Montreal is our bank (Ongoing)
2. Flo Pelchat, Pelchat & Co. is our Accountant and Book-keeper (Ongoing)
3. Ken Day, MF, RPF (as Manager of the UBC Alex Fraser Research Forest) is our Manager until December
31, 2017.
4. Canadian Overseas Log and Lumber is our Log Broker (Ongoing).
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Operational Report
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Respectfully Submitted by
Ken Day, MF, RPF, Manager
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Standing Committee on Resource Interests and Values
Activities The Standing Committee met on four occasions in 2016, including one field trip. Discussion focused on
access planning and recreation, community granting programs, archaeology, Douglas-fir bark beetles,
and landscape-level fuel break for Williams Lake.
One public meeting was held in Williams Lake, to discuss the Douglas-fir bark beetle sanitation plans,
development of a landscape-level fuel break for Williams Lake, and take input on operational planning
more generally.
Excerpts from Standing Committee Terms of Reference A. Purpose:
The purpose of the Standing Committee on Resource Values & Interests is to encourage meaningful consultation with residents, communities and resource users to identify resource values and interests for consideration in management of the WL Community Forest; and to convey these recommendations to the Board of Directors of the WLCF General Partner Ltd.
B. Overall Role: The Standing Committee on Resource Values & Interests will: 1. Provide guidance on public engagement, including at minimum an annual forum for residents, communities
and resource users to make known their interests and values in the Community Forest 2. Recommend how best to accommodate those interests and values and to improve community support for
the Community Forest 3. Review and make recommendations on Community forest Agreement activities with respect to resource
interests and values 4. Encourage engagement of residents, communities and resource users in public engagement, education and
extension 5. Ensure effective and fair distribution of grant program funds provided by WL Community Forest LP (i.e.% of
net revenue according to the business plan) 6. Review and provide input on strategic plans and policies related to resource values and interests 7. Provide guidance on the design and delivery of outreach and education activities, to encourage youth
involvement in the Community Forest C. Expected Outcomes
1. Meaningful consultation with communities that improves the management and administration of the Community Forest.
2. Increased community support for the Community Forest 3. Protection or enhancement of community values and interests in all Community Forest plans and
operations. 4. Fair distribution of benefits from the Community Forest. 5. Good communication with the public. 6. Strong forestry education and extension programs. 7. Youth involvement in the Community Forest.
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Standing Committee Membership
The Directors recognize and appreciate the participation of all committee members, and particularly Richard
Case, Joan Sorley and Kurt Williams who have resigned from the committee in 2016.
BlockResidence/
Interest Location
Community
ResidentsRange
Trapping/
Guide
Outfitting
Hunting
Fishing
Education
&/or
Youth
Aboriginal
and
Traditional
Use
RecreationWater
Environment
Social
Perspectives
Henry Doucette Flat Rock Moore Mtn Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gord Flatt Potato Mtn Miocene Yes Yes Yes Yes
Jim Hilton Flat Rock Esler Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tom AlphonsePotato Mtn
and Flat RockLikely Rd Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bill Stafford Flat Rock Chimney Ck Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leonard Teppema Potato Mtn Horsefly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dave White Potato Mtn Big Lake Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Susan Woermke Potato Mtn Horsefly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bette MacLennan Flat Rock Williams Lk Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
From Approved Terms of Reference
1. Up to 12 interest-based committee members, of which one may serve as chair
a. Members to be appointed to represent the interests of communities, residents, stakeholders and licensed users.
b. Committee members will have an interest in the land area of the Community Forest
2. The interest-based structure for the Committee should:
a. Reflect the geographic and social diversity (i.e. Big Lake, Miocene, Horsefly, Esler, etc.)
b. Reflect interests of resource users such as guides/trappers, ranchers, residents, etc.
c. Include education and youth
d. Include aboriginal and traditional use
e. Include recreation
f. Include environmental, ecological and social perspectives
g. Reflect the interests of local citizens
3. A majority of the Committee Members will have a prime interest in the Potato Mountain Block
Standing Committee Matrix of Interests Represented
From Self-Declared Interests
Name
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Achievements towards the stated Goals 2016
Reflect community values and respect the land; Working with mountain bike club and FLNRO to protect mountain bike trails while managing Douglas-fir
bark beetle
Hosted one public meeting to take input on operational planning, plus four meetings of the Standing
Committee on Resource Interests and Values
Archaeological impact assessments identified new archaeological sites and features
Sustainably manage for all forest resources; Plans in place for grassland restoration on two areas at Flat Rock
Strong emphasis on Douglas-fir bark beetle management at Flat Rock
Plans in place for harvest in more than thirty blocks – including mule deer winter range, visually sensitive
areas, Douglas-fir bark beetle control, landscape-level shaded fuel break, and First Nations Birch Areas
Enhance local partnerships that support forest education and an increased public understanding of forestry;
Hosted one public meeting in Williams Lake including a presentation by Dr. Lori Daniels, UBC Forestry
Facilitate a summer work project for UBC Geography students
Participate in the Standing Committee on Resource Interests and Values, including a presentation at
each meeting by an outside expert on a topic of importance to the standing committee.
TRU has provided meeting space free of charge for Standing Committee Meetings
Engaged UBC Alex Fraser Research Forest as Manager
Promote and support research on fire frequency, severity and forest and community resilience
Operate the Community Forest as a viable forestry enterprise; Appointed Pelchat & Co as book-keeper and auditor
Careful attention to cash flow – bi-monthly reporting to directors in place
Appointed Canadian Overseas Log and Lumber as broker to represent us to the market.
Two successful proposals to Forest Enhancement Society of BC totalling $563,000 for Steep Slope
Salvage and Landscape-Level Shaded Fuel Break
Realize socioeconomic benefits such as local employment and economic activity associated with milling and manufacturing, and
Qualified numerous local service providers to undertake operations
Harvested 17,750 m3 into the market
Shipped logs to two major mills plus three small mills, all in the local area
Planned the harvest of 150,000 m3
Generate revenue for economic development and community stability. Insufficient harvest in 2016 to support disbursement of revenues to this time.
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Operations Plan for 2017
Cut Control Situation in the 2014-2018 Period Allowable Annual Cut: 40,000 m3/year. Objective: 200,000 m3 developed and harvested by December 2018
Cut 2014-Present: m3 2014 0 2015 1,027 2016 17,750 2017 YTD 66,178 Total 2014-Present 84,955
Plan: m3 2017 May-Dec 25,332 2018 89,713 Total 2014-2018 200,000
Timber Harvest Planning 105,000 m3 are planned or in process for 2017 and 2018
Aim to have 100,000 m3 standing timber inventory at end of 2018
Douglas-fir Bark Beetle 12,470 m3 scaled in 2017 YTD Including 3,041 m3 of helicopter logging
2,000 m3 on deck ready for trucking when roads dry
Trap trees and anti-aggregation pheromones -- deployment underway
Funnel traps on decked logs
Probing to take place July-Nov
Road Construction/Improvement 10 km new road built YTD for 2017 logging
10 km new road in anticipation of 2018 harvest
Capital maintenance/upgrade on 20 km 2017 – R/W clearing, ditching, culverts and gravel
Special Projects Garbage collection, particularly cars and appliances at Flat Rock
LiDAR coverage to support planning and inventory
Governance Develop Board of Directors Terms of Reference and Policy package
Select a new Manager
Public Engagement Hold four Standing Committee meetings, including one field trip
Hold annual public meeting in the early summer
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Community Granting Program Under our application, we promised to establish a granting program to distribute 5% of the Net Income from the
Community Forest, after repaying partner investments.
This is a key role of Standing Committee on Resource Interests and Values
Currently Establishing a policy and procedure recommendation for Board of Directors
Policy will describe eligible applicants and eligible purposes
Award decisions will be made by the Standing Committee according to the approved policy and
procedures
No surplus of net income was available in 2016, and as a result no grants will be distributed in 2017
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Annual Financial Report
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