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Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP)

Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP). Forest & Range Evaluation Program. Overview of FREP Evaluation process Linkages to policy, practices and legislation Communication of FREP findings Riparian results. Results-based, Professional Reliance Model . FRPA. Compliance. Plan & . and.

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Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP)

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  1. Forest and Range Evaluation Program(FREP)

  2. Forest & Range Evaluation Program • Overview of FREP • Evaluation process • Linkages to policy, practices and legislation • Communication of FREP findings • Riparian results

  3. Results-based, Professional Reliance Model FRPA Compliance Plan & and Practice Objectives Enforcement Requirements Professional Reliance Effectiveness Evaluation

  4. FREP Objectives • Assess the effectiveness of legislation • Determine if outcomes are consistent with government’s objectives • Identify resource value status and trends, and • Communicate opportunities for continued improvement.

  5. FREP Mission ...communicating science-based information to enhance the knowledge of resource professionals and inform balanced decision making and continuous improvement...

  6. Resource Values Being Monitored

  7. FREP Sampling Locations

  8. How the Program Works

  9. Evaluation Question Are riparian forestry and range practices effective in maintaining the structural integrity and functions of stream ecosystems and other aquatic resource features over both short and long terms?

  10. Indicator and Protocol Development • Riparian Protocol Development Team: • Peter Tschaplinski, B.C. Ministry Forests, Mines and Lands; • Dan Hogan, B.C. Ministry Forests, Mines and Lands; • Derek Tripp, Consulting Biologist; • Steve Bird, Consulting Geomorphologist; • Richard Thompson and Andrew Witt, B.C. Ministry of Environment; • Steve Chatwinand Kevin Edquist, Forest Practices Board of British Columbia; • ErlandMacIsaac, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada; • John Richardson, the University of British Columbia • Wendy Bergerud, Research Branch, B.C. Ministry of Forests, Mines and Range, (sampling)

  11. Data Collection • Field staff • Training • Data quality checks • Data verification

  12. Results • Analysis: • Amanda LinnellNemec, International Statistics Research • Peter Tschaplinskiand • Derek Tripp • Expert Review: • Dr. Robert Bilby, Weyerhaeuser Company • Dr. Sherri Johnson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service • Steve Smith, Leader, National Riparian Service Team, U.S. Department of Interior, BLM • Janice Staats, Hydrologist, National Riparian Service Team, U.S. Department of Interior, BLM • Dr. John Rex, B.C. Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands • Dr. Katherine Sullivan, Humboldt Redwood Company • Dr. Gordon Hartman, Consulting Fisheries Biologist and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (retired), and • Dr. Todd Redding, FORREX.

  13. Continued improvement: Communication to maximize use of data and findings

  14. Professional Reliance: … the specialized knowledge that professionals bring to their practice… …professionals, on a regular and consistent basis, maintain a currency of knowledge and incorporate this knowledge into their practice. ...government and industry rely on the judgement of resource professionals who are held accountable for their actions by the Association... Mike Larock, ABCFP

  15. FREP Tools for Professional Reliance Training Protocols and indicators Data Results -- extension products Recommendations (e.g., CF Report) Resource Value Team Leads District field staff

  16. Communicating FREP Results • Biodiversity • Cultural Heritage • Fish/Riparian • Forage • Soils • Timber • Visual Quality • Water Quality • Wildlife • Recreation

  17. Communicating FREP Results http://www.youtube.com/user/frep101

  18. Communicating FREP Results

  19. Thanks

  20. FREP Communication in 2011 Supporting professional reliance and the results-based framework through: • Getting information into the right hands in a timely manner • Continued focus on short extension notes • Clear and direct feedback to clients, including their data • Focus on facts • Non-directive • Face to face • Partnerships

  21. FREP Strategic Plan 3 Key Focus Areas: • High Quality Data • Communication • Continuous Improvement

  22. FREP over the next 2-3 Years Implement the Strategy: • 3 key focus areas • Quality • Communication • Continuous Improvement • Multiple resource value assessment • Landscape-level (biodiversity and other values) • Cumulative effects

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