Lillooet Tribal Council

DISTRICT OF LILLOOET

AGENDA

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet to be held in the Municipal Hall at 615 Main Street, on Monday, July 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions) 3. Delegations and Presentations (a) Sgt. Fran Bethell, RCMP Lillooet Detachment, providing an update on Police activities 4. Adoption of Minutes (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on July 6, 2009, for adoption

5. Business Arising from the Minutes 6. Correspondence from the following: (a) Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier, with respect to the 2009 UBCM Convention

(b) UBCM with respect to the official opening of Local Government House in Victoria

(d) UBCM with respect to Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Payment

(e) FortisBC with respect to their review of how electricity rates are structured

(f) Canadian Union of Postal Workers with respect to concerns with rural and small post offices and rural delivery

(g) BC Recreation and Parks Association requesting a letter of support

(h) BC Recreation and Parks Association with respect to their Annual Report

(i) Northern Development Initiative Trust advising of approval of our application under the 2009 Economic Development Funding Program

(j) Northern Development Initiative Trust advising of approval of our application under the 2009 Grant Writer Support Program

(k) Mike Carson requesting a letter of support with respect to the Forests for Tomorrow Community Integrated Investment Plan

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7. Council Reports (a) Mayor & Council (b) Committees of Council 8. Staff Reports (a) Grant Loyer, Chief Administrative Officer

(i) Annual Municipal Report for 2008

(ii) Response to Ratepayer Queries for Mayor and Council

(iii) Response to Letter from Kate Kempfle, Lillooet Ratepayers Association 9. Bylaws and Resolutions 10. Any Other Business 11. Notice of Motion 12. Media/Public Question Period 13. Adjournment

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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet, held in the Municipal Hall, 615 Main Street, on Monday, July 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.

Present Mayor Dennis Bontron Councillor Kevin Anderson Councillor Greg Kamenka Councillor Carmen Pallot Chief Administrative Officer, Grant Loyer Recording Secretary, Marguerite Parker

Call to Order Mayor Bontron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

236/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That the agenda be adopted as presented.” CARRIED 4/4

Delegation: Willie Moffat re Road and Pedestrian Safety

Willie Moffat made a presentation with respect to road and pedestrian safety concerns in the museum area. He stated concerns with the crosswalk and bus parking and suggested one-way traffic for 8th Avenue with bus parking available.

Delegation: Lloyd Stock re Development Approvals for 6005 Highway 12; and; Proposed Seniors’ Assisted Living Development

Mr. Stock stated concerns with his development applications for 6005 Highway 12 and Fraserview Street and the delay in receiving approval to proceed with development. Mr. Stock further expressed concerns with his property at 824 8th Avenue which he hopes to develop as a senior’s residence.

Mr. Stock requested that Council direct that his applications for development of both of these properties be given priority.

Delegation: Kate Kempfle with respect to Water Truck Issues

Kate Kempfle made a presentation to Council with respect to water trucks filling up with District of Lillooet water from hydrants to be hauled to the Tyaughton Fire. She further requested answers to the list of questions she had provided.

Mayor Bontron advised that the CAO would provide a written response to her questions.

Adoption of Minutes

237/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on June 15, 2009, be adopted as presented.” CARRIED 4/4

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Adoption of Minutes (continued)

238/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on June 25, 2009, be adopted as presented.” CARRIED 4/4

Correspondence

Kate Maxon re various ‘queries of Council’ 239/2009 Moved by Mayor Bontron, seconded by Councillor Anderson, “That correspondence from Kate Maxon, with respect to Ratepayer queries of Mayor and Council’ be tabled to the meeting of July 20, 2009, with a response to queries available at that time.” CARRIED 4/4

Kate Maxon re Garbage Fees 240/2009 Moved by Councillor Pallot, seconded by Councillor Anderson, “That correspondence from Kate Maxon with respect to concerns with garbage fees be received.” CARRIED 4/4

UBCM re RCMP Contract Renewal Update 241/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That correspondence with respect to the RCMP Contract Renewal Update be received.” CARRIED 4/4

Council Reports

Mayor Bontron reported on the following:  Meeting on Branding  Staff Briefing  Pellet Plant Project Proposal Meetings  SLRD Meeting  Tyaughton Fire / Emergency Procedures  Meeting with Steelworkers  Meeting with TRU representatives

Councillor Pallot reported on the following:  Meeting on Branding  Staff Briefing  Special Meeting

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Council Reports (continued)

Councillor Anderson reported on the following:  Meeting on Branding  Staff Briefing  Special Meeting  Memorial Cairn and Bench Project  Meeting re Pellet Plant Project proposal  Meeting with Steelworkers  Meeting with Harry Lali  Meeting with TRU representatives  RCMP Golf Tournament

Councillor Kamenka reported on the following:  Staff Briefing  Hospital Board Meeting  Garbage Pilot Project  Concerns with water metering program

Staff Reports

NDI Funding Programs 242/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That Council authorize staff to apply for $35,000.00 from the NDIT Economic Development Capacity Building Program and $7,500.00 from the NDIT Grant Writer Support Program.” CARRIED 4/4

Fifth Avenue Watermain Looping Project 243/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That the contract for the Fifth Avenue Watermain Looping Project be awarded to Lillooet Contracting in the amount of $51,892.31.” CARRIED 4/4

Olympic Torch Relay Community Grant Program 244/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That Council authorize staff to submit a funding application to the Olympic Torch Relay Community Grant Program towards community celebrations for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.” CARRIED 4/4

Media Question Period

No media representation was in attendance.

Public Question Period

A number of questions were received from members of the public.

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Adjournment

245/2009 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Pallot, “That the meeting be adjourned.” CARRIED 4/4

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

______Deputy Clerk Mayor

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Community Integrated Investment Plan (CIIP) – Lillooet Tribal Council

Date: July 6, 2009

Plan developed collaboratively by:

Lillooet Tribal Council and it’s “six” Northern St’at’imc Communities:

Bridge River Indian Band (Xwisten) Cayoose Creek Indian Band Xaxl’ip T’itq’et Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation Seton Lake Band

#330 42nd St SW Lillooet Tribal Council Salmon Arm, BC V1E-4R1 300 Seton Lake Rd Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0, Canada Contact: (250) 256-7523

Ph: (250) 832-3366 (250) 256-7740

Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Table of Contents

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 7 2.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 8 2.1 COMMUNITY INTEGRATED INVESTMENT PLAN OBJECTIVES ...... 8 2.2 FORESTS FOR TOMORROW MANDATE ...... 9 2.3 FIRST NATION ABORIGINAL RIGHTS , TITLE OR INTEREST ...... 9 3.0 FOREST STEWARDSHIP AND RESOURCE VALUES ...... 9 3.1 GENERAL FRPA OBJECTIVES ...... 9 3.2 ST'AT 'IMC DRAFT LAND USE PLAN RESOURCE OBJECTIVES : ...... 10 3.2.1 Water Quality Objectives: ...... 10 3.2.2 Cultural Protection Area Objectives:...... 10 3.2.3 Grizzly Bear Objectives: ...... 11 3.2.4 Mule Deer Special Management Area Objectives:...... 12 3.2.5 Fish Protection Area Objectives: ...... 12 3.2.6 General Habitat Protection Area Objectives:...... 13 3.2.7 Environmentally Sensitive Area Objectives:...... 13 4.0 ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND CAPACITY ...... 14 4.1 FOREST FOR TOMORROW ACTIVITIES ...... 14 4.2 ECONOMIC INTERESTS ...... 15 4.3 BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND ...... 15 4.3.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years)...... 15 4.3.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 15 4.3.3 Current Capacity...... 16 4.3.4 Future Opportunities ...... 16 4.4 CAYOOSE CREEK INDIAN BAND ...... 17 4.4.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years)...... 17 4.4.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 17 4.4.3 Current Capacity...... 17 4.4.4 Future Opportunities ...... 18 4.5 XAXL ’IP ...... 19 4.5.1 Short-term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) ...... 19 4.5.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 19 4.5.3 Current Capacity...... 19 4.5.4 Future Opportunities ...... 20 4.6 T’ IT ’Q’ET ...... 21 4.6.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years)...... 21 4.6.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 21 4.6.3 Current Capacity...... 21 4.6.4 Future Opportunities ...... 22 4.7 TS’KW ’AYLAXW FIRST NATION ...... 23 4.7.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years)...... 23 4.7.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 23 4.7.3 Current Capacity...... 23 4.7.4 Future Opportunities ...... 24 4.8 SETON LAKE BAND ...... 25 4.8.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years)...... 25 4.8.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) ...... 25 4.8.3 Current Capacity...... 25 4.8.4 Future Opportunities ...... 26

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5.0 FORESTS FOR TOMORROW PROCESS ...... 27 5.1 CLARIFY FFT FOOTPRINT ...... 27 5.2 PRESCREENING TO IDENTIFY SURVEY CANDIDATES ...... 27 5.3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL / CULTURAL HERITAGE OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT – OFFICE REVIEW ...... 27 5.4 FIELD ASSESSMENTS /S URVEYS /P RELIMINARY FIELD REVIEWS (PFR) ...... 28 5.5 PROPOSED TREATMENT ...... 28 5.6 FFT STEWARDSHIP CHECKLIST ...... 28 5.7 LAYOUT / BOUNDARY FLAGGING ...... 28 5.8 TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION ...... 28 5.9 FOLLOW -UP /M ONITORING ...... 29 6.0 FIRST NATIONS INVOLVEMENT AND INFORMATION SHARING PROCESS ...... 31 6.1 INFORMATION SHARING SUMMARY ...... 31 6.2 COLLABORATIVE PRESCREENING ...... 31 6.3 FIELD RECONNAISSANCE ...... 31 6.4 PRELIMINARY FIELD REVIEWS (PFR) / CULTURAL HERITAGE FIELD REVIEW (HFR)...... 32 6.5 TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 32 6.6 TREATMENT BOUNDARY ESTABLISHMENT (L AYOUT ) ...... 32 6.7 TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION ...... 33 6.8 FOLLOW UP /M ONITORING ...... 33 7.0 5 YEAR OPERATING PLANS ...... 33 7.1 PLANNED FFT ACTIVITIES ...... 33 7.2 BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND (X WISTEN COMMUNITY )...... 35 7.2.1 Xwisten Current Interest ...... 35 7.2.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 35 7.2.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 36 7.3 CAYOOSE CREEK INDIAN BAND ...... 37 7.3.1 Cayoose Creek Indian Band Current Interest...... 37 7.3.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 37 7.3.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 38 7.4 XAXL ’IP ...... 39 7.4.1 Xaxl'ip Current Interest ...... 39 7.4.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 39 7.4.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 40 7.5 T’ IT ’Q’ET ...... 40 7.5.1 T'it'q'et Current Interest...... 40 7.5.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 41 7.5.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 42 7.6 TS’KW ’AYLAXW ...... 42 7.6.1 Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation Current Interest ...... 42 7.6.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 42 7.6.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 43 7.7 SETON LAKE BAND ...... 44 7.7.1 Seton Lake Band Current Interest ...... 44 7.7.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities...... 44 7.7.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) ...... 45 8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 46 8.1 ANNUAL CIIP PROCESS REVIEW ...... 46 8.2 PERIODIC UPDATES TO CIIP DOCUMENTATION ...... 46 8.3 FIRST NATIONS CAPACITY PLAN ...... 46 9.0 SUMMARY ...... 47

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List of Figures Figure 1- Forest for Tomorrow Process Flowchart...... 30

List of Tables Table 1 – List of activities commonly conducted under the FFT program ...... 14 Table 2 – Anticipated size of FFT program within LTC interest area and the Lillooet TSA in the next five years...... 34

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Acknowledgements The following document was developed through a cooperative process involving professional and technical staff from Forsite, Southern Interior Forest Service (SiFR) Bridge River Indian Band, Cayoose Creek Indian Band, Xaxl’ip, T’it’q’et, Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation and Seton Lake Band.

The development of this document has been made possible through support and guidance from the Ministy of Forests and Range Victoria and Regional staff, and funding supplied through the Forests for Tomorrow program. This plan has also been made possible through the involvement of numerous individuals whose input has been invaluable to the CIIP document process.

All parties acknowledge that the statements made herein are accurate and that they have reviewed the contents of this Community Integrated Investment Plan document.

Signature of Persons Required to Prepare the Plan

Keith Turriff, RPF Planning Forester Forsite Signature and Seal

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Matt Manuel Natural Resources Coordinator Lillooet Tribal Council Signature

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Howard Bob Forestry Manager Ts’kw’aylaxw Signature

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Ida Peter Lands and Resource Coordinator Seton Lake Band Signature

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Nora Billy Forester Manager Xaxl’ip Signature

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Michelle Edwards Lands Manager Cayoose Creek Band Signature

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Stephanie Barney Lands and Resource Officer Signature T’it’q’et

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1.0 Executive Summary

The strategic goal of the Forests for Tomorrow (FFT) program is the aggressive reforestation of degrading forest stands that are currently excluded in present and/or future plans of forest licensees. As the FFT program has developed, the concept of integrating the resource interests of First Nations within the operational and planning framework of the Forest for Tomorrow (FFT) program has moved to the forefront. Through communication with First Nation groups it was apparent that a tactical or grassroots level planning tool was required to supplement other existing plans and legislation in place to bring First Nation interests into the planning of FFT activities. As a result, select First Nation communities worked in close concert with Forsite and Ministry of Forests staff over the last few months to cooperatively develop a new tactical planning tool called the Community Integrated Investment Plan (CIIP). The scope and intent of the Community Integrated Investment Plan (CIIP) is to integrate First Nation resource objectives into the Forest for Tomorrow (FFT) candidate unit prescriptions and to act as a vehicle to involve St’at’imc Communities in the numerous work opportunities that may be generated by the FFT program within their traditional territory. The following plan was developed in concert with the St’at’imc Communities and identifies their specific traditional landuse objectives and capacity to engage in the various activities generated by the FFT program. The plan was developed with mutual respect and transparency and both parties recognize that the implementation of FFT activities and the CIIP as a whole is contingent on overall FFT funding levels at the provincial and subsequent TSA level and that the mandate of the FFT program may be modified from time to time.

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2.0 Introduction

2.1 Community Integrated Investment Plan Objectives

The primary objective of the plan is to provide a platform for each of the six Northern St’at’imc Communities represented within the Lillooet Tribal Council (LTC) to understand the numerous work opportunities that may occur within their traditional territory under the FFT program. The Community Integrated Investment Plan will provide a collaborative process whereby each band will be able to identify what type of work opportunities and the amount they wish to engage in based on their current resource capacity. In addition, the CIIP process will provide a conduit to bring each of the bands resource objectives and traditional management values into the development of Forests for Tomorrow (FFT) candidate prescriptions.

The foundation of the CIIP process will be built from a review and analysis of the general candidate units that are generated by the Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis (MADA) process within the traditional territory of each of the six LTC communities. The MADA process is considered a GIS course filter analysis tool that selects areas of the timber harvest land base that are degrading from mass disturbance from beetle or fire. The generic candidate areas will be used to define 2 years of hard goals (short-term and tangible) and 3 years of soft goals (long-term and intangible). The hard goals will be physical work opportunities that can be generated from the candidate units based on the interest and capacity defined by each band. The three years of soft goals are intended to be a means of looking forward and identifying avenues to build future capacity and economic opportunities. The process of identifying soft goals will help identify solutions on how to bridge the gap between current capacity deficiencies and FFT opportunities.

The CIIP planning process is intended to facilitate and streamline information sharing as well as to act as a supplement to all other existing plans and legislation in place. It is considered an additional planning tool for resource professionals to use when implementing FFT activities. The plan is intended as a guide and does not have any rights over existing plans or legislation. Forsite and the member bands of the Lillooet Tribal Council recognize that the implementation of FFT activities and the CIIP as a whole is contingent on overall FFT funding levels at the provincial and TSA levels and that the mandate of the FFT program may be modified from time to time.

As the Forests for Tomorrow funding is specific to aggressive reforestation activities and somewhat limited in scope, CIIP holders are encouraged to leverage off of other available funding sources to help supplement activities made possible through the CIIP process. Alternative funding sources for such things as training, capacity building, capital expenses, etc. should be explored by LTC and the member bands to compliment their involvement in FFT opportunities.

Finally, the CIIP planning process will foster engagement by each of the LTC communities in the FFT program.

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2.2 Forests for Tomorrow Mandate The Forests for Tomorrow program was developed to improve the productive state of forest lands within Timber Supply Area (TSA) and Tree Farm License (TFL) management units in B.C. that have been significantly degraded by wildfire and Mountain Pine Beetle damage.

The primary objective of FFT is the aggressive reforestation of degrading forest stands that are currently excluded in present and/or future plans of the forest licensees. The reforestation of this portion of the timber harvest landbase is intended to improve the future timber supply and to help mitigate the risks associated with other forest values affected by extensive beetle and/or fire damage.

The FFT program emphasizes surveying, site preparation and planting techniques for identification, assessment and prescription treatments that will bring stands that are declining in productivity back to a young regenerative state in an expedited manner. These treatments are guided by strategic level program planning, seed supply planning, silviculture strategies and timber supply analyses. The primary focus of the FFT program is to target non-commercial stands for treatment; however, this process is considered non-static and is constantly reviewed to consider new areas and stand profiles.

2.3 First Nation Aboriginal Rights, Title or Interest Nothing in this Agreement, any agreement concluded under this Agreement or any decision or consensus reached by the Parties in accordance with this Agreement shall be construed so as to abrogate or derogate from, or to identify or define, any existing or aboriginal rights, titles or interests of the First Nations or any of its members under section 35 of the Constitution Act (1982) or otherwise.

3.0 Forest Stewardship and Resource Values

3.1 General FRPA Objectives The Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) maintains a high level of protection for forest values and encourages innovation by skilled resource professionals. The CIIP uses FRPA objectives as a foundation for planning and then elevates the protection of forest values through the active participation of First Nations in the Forest for Tomorrow (FFT) program. This plan is intended to integrate First Nations resource values and interests through active participation of First Nation members in processes of information sharing and meaningful engagement in the various stages of the FFT program (planning, surveying, etc).

In addition to FRPA objectives and practice requirements that will be managed through the applicable Lillooet TSA FFT Stewardship Checklist, the following First Nations stewardship interests will be considered in the design of FFT program activities within the core traditional territory of Bridge River Indian Band, Cayoose Creek Indian Band, Xaxl’ip, T’it’q’et, Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation and Seton Lake Band.

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3.2 St'at'imc Draft Land Use Plan Resource Objectives:

3.2.1 Water Quality Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following additional objectives with respect to Water Quality values within St’at’imc territory: “St’at’imc places the protection of water quantity, quality, and timing of flow first and foremost”.

Water Quality Management Strategies: Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within St’at’imc territory, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that: a) Where required, a watershed assessment is completed in domestic watersheds where overstory removal activities are being planned or conducted, the purpose of which will be to ensure that the planned activities will be conducted in a manner that will not adversely affect the quantity and timing of water flow. b) Within the 50m buffer along all streams and large bodies of water: i). Access roads, landings and skid trails are located outside of the 50m buffer zone unless no other practicable option exists. All new roads, landings or trails located within the 50m buffer zone should be rehabilitated post harvest; ii). Where overstory removal is planned within the 50m buffer zone, all mature species determined not to be at risk of forest health and/or windthrow issues will be reserved where operationally feasible and safe to do so. iii). Where overstory removal is planned within the RMZ and no mature green species are available for retention, stubbing of existing dead timber will be considered where operationally feasible. The number and dispersion of the stubbed trees will be determined by a qualified professional and identified within the treatment prescription; iv). Where planting is proposed, give specific consideration to species diversity and multi-species planting; v). Not conduct fertilization treatments.

3.2.2 Cultural Protection Area Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following additional objectives with respect to Cultural Protection Area values within St’at’imc territory: “Written authorization from the St’at’imc Chiefs Council or its designate is required before St’at’imc land or resources are allocated extracted or destroyed”.

Cultural Protection Area Strategies: The CIIP process has been designed to allow First Nation communities to provide input and direction into the location of potential surveys and subsequent treatment areas. This process will allow members of the Northern St’at’imc Territory to identify potential areas where there is a potential conflict with cultural heritage resource values. Active involvement of St’at’imc community members throughout the FFT planning and implementation process should address many cultural heritage resource concerns before an area is scheduled for treatment.

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3.2.3 Grizzly Bear Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following additional objectives with respect to Grizzly Bear values within St’at’imc territory: “Because grizzlies have large area needs, maintaining their habitat can help ensure the conservation of many other native species.”

Grizzly Bear Strategies: The following grizzly bear habitat management strategies have been identified in the Forest For Tomorrow checklist document for the Lillooet TSA. More specifically :

Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within St’at’imc Grizzly Bear Protection Areas, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that::

(1) an Evaluation is completed prior to Cutting Permit or Road Permit Submission that will include reference to the Grizzly Bear Accounts and Measures for Managing Identified Wildlife (Identified Wildlife Management Strategy Version 2004) for guidance in the development and implementation of management strategies to conserve sufficient Grizzly Bear Habitat that are consistent with the intent of the Draft Lillooet Land and Resource Management Plan (July 22, 2004), Section 4.3.3, Objectives 4, 5 and 6;

(2) Temporary access structures are used where ever practicable to minimize the amount of area occupied by permanent access. In addition, remove ballast from roads across avalanche chutes. Close permanent roads by removing bridges. Remove bridges when permanently deactivating roads. Re-vegetate temporary access (e.g., excavated or bladed trails), roads, and landings with non-forage species to minimize mortality risk of attracted bears.

(3) Activities are not conducted within Wildlife Habitat Areas (WHAs). If no other practical option exists, implement additional general wildlife measures.

(4) Seasonally important habitats are considered during prescription stage and during physical works.

(5) Grizzly Bear Habitat in high priority Grizzly Bear Watersheds is considered when establishing Wildlife Tree Retention Areas.

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3.2.4 Mule Deer Special Management Area Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following additional objectives with respect to Mule Deer values within St’at’imc territory: a) Maintenance of Mule Deer Winter range (Mule Deer Protection Areas);and b) Maintenance of Mule Deer Spring and Summer areas (Mule Deer Special Management Areas)

Mule Deer Special Management Area Strategies: The following mule deer management strategies have been identified in the Forest For Tomorrow checklist document for the Lillooet TSA. More specifically :

Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within St’at’imc Mule Deer Protected or Mule Deer Special Management Areas, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that::

(1) If Forsite carries out or authorizes FFT activities in an area within Deer Protection or Deer Special Management Areas, Forsite will comply with the objectives set by government for the winter survival of ungulates as described in the Ungulate Winter Range Notice. Specifically, in Ungulate Winter Range, Forsite will use Landscape Units to guide the development of Ungulate Winter Range planning cells. Within each planning cell, the Holder will retain a total of:

(a) 33% Snow Interception Cover in the Moderate Snowpack Zone; and

(b) 15% of the Snow Interception Cover in the Shallow Snowpack Zone.

2) If Forsite carries out or authorizes FFT activities within Mule Deer WHAs, implement general wildlife measures.

3) Clearcutting will not be completed in stands that provide snow interception and thermal cover (Douglas-fir leading).

4) Herbicides will not be used within the Deer Protection and Special Management Areas.

3.2.5 Fish Protection Area Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following objectives with respect to Fish Protection Area values within St’at’imc territory: a) Maintenance of important fish stream habitat integrity through the implementation of a 1000m cultural fish protection area.

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Fish Protection Area Strategies: Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within the 1000m wide St’at’imc Cultural Fish Protection Area, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that::

(1) If Forsite carries out or authorizes FFT activities in an area within Cultural Fish Protection Areas, the activities are planned and carried out in a manner that takes into consideration: a) stream bank integrity; b) CWD recruitment; c) sediment delivery risk; and d) stream temperature.

3.2.6 General Habitat Protection Area Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following objectives with respect to General Habitat Protection Area values within St’at’imc territory: a) Maintenance of old growth (>150 years old) stands

General Habitat Protection Area Strategies: Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within St’at’imc Territory, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that:: (1). Adhere to the spatial Old Growth Management Areas (OGMA) for the Lillooet TSA; (2). When Forsite carries out or authorizes FFT activities within OGMA’s, Forsite will: (a) subject to (b) and (c) only consider underplanting in OGMA’s upon verification by a QRP; (b) not conduct overstory tree removal unless the removal of one or more trees is necessary to ensure public safety; (c) avoid road construction within OGMA’s unless no other practicable road location exists. Environmentally Sensitive Area Objectives: In addition to the FRPA, the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan has the following objectives with respect to Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) values within St’at’imc territory: “Areas with steep (>60%) slopes, poor or thin soils, or difficulty regenerating are included in the protection areas network. Areas with slopes of 45-60% are included in the protection areas network unless detailed terrain stability mapping indicates a low likelihood of landslide initiation”

Environmentally Sensitive Area Strategies: Prior to planning or conducting FFT activities within St’at’imc Territory, Forsite will work with St'at'imc to ensure that:: (1). Areas with >60% slopes, poor or thin soils, or areas where regeneration will be difficult will be assessed by a qualified professional prior to any FFT activities being conducted; and (2). ensure that a Detailed Terrain Stability Field Assessment (DTSFA) is completed on areas where FFT activities are planned on slopes 45-60% having a greater

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than “moderate” likelihood of landslide, and that activities are consistent with the recommendations of the field assessment.

4.0 Economic Interests and Capacity

4.1 Forest for Tomorrow Activities

The following table includes a list of activities that are considered to be within the Forest for Tomorrow framework. As the FFT program is continually evolving and improving, this list should be used for guidance when developing First Nation interests and capacity.

Table 1 – List of activities commonly conducted under the FFT program

Strategic planning Information sharing Surveys (Free-growing, stocking/brushing, forest health, etc) Forest inventory updates Archaeological Overview Assessments Preliminary Field Reviews Mapping (GIS analysis and operational mapping) Cone collection, seed acquisition Access development and maintenance Treatment prescription development Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) Danger tree assessment Overstory removal / knock-down Mechanical site preparation Tree planting Mechanical brushing and weeding Operational trials Ecosystem restoration Fertilization Grass seeding Monitoring and follow-up (quality assurance/ pay plots, future stocking/brushing, free-growing surveys, etc)

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4.2 Economic Interests The various activities required in the FFT program to plan, assess and treat the targeted landbase provide a host of diverse opportunities for each of the 6 Northern St'at'imc Communities to engage in. However, it is apparent that, based on current capacity and land use objectives each community will have different levels of engagement and economic interests pertaining to their landbase and the implementation of FFT. This section provides a detailed list of each community’s economic interests related to FFT opportunities within their traditional territory.

Each of the six Northern St’at’imc communities will be encouraged to seek out and secure additional funding sources that will allow them to build capacity and experience that will in turn create additional potential for involvement in future forestry related activities such as those provided through the Forests for Tomorrow program.

4.3 Bridge River Indian Band

4.3.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Bridge River Indian Band’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Bridge River Indian Band had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Bridge River Indian Band’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments • Forest development planning, engineering and field layout of harvest units within their non-replaceable forest license.

4.3.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

In addition, long-term economic interests will see the continuation of the short-term (current) interest identified above with further explorations of alternative utilization avenues for fiber on their non-replaceable license. Future goals include the research and obtaining of a long-term replaceable forest license for the community, which will allow them to implement and manage all resources related to forest ecosystems within their traditional territory.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Bridge River Indian Band members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Bridge River Indian Band understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as

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a foundation to allow Bridge River Indian Band to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.3.3 Current Capacity A general overview of Bridge River Indian Band’s employment resource capacity will be defined as it relates to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels are outlined with respect to the availability and qualification of Bridge River Indian Band community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities Bridge River Indian Band is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities Bridge River Band is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity: • GPS traversing, including GPS data correction • Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal • Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review • GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Joint ownership with Ainsworth Lumber of a modern cable logging operation, Bridge River Logging (BRL). • Looking into the idea of a purchasing a small mill to salvage and utilize beetle affected lodgepole pine stands. • Approximately three hectares of land suitable for Industrial Park activities.

4.3.4 Future Opportunities Bridge River Indian Band is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management.

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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4.4 Cayoose Creek Indian Band

4.4.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Cayoose Creek Indian Band’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Cayoose Creek Indian Band had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Cayoose Creek Indian Band’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments

4.4.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Cayoose Creek Indian Band members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Cayoose Creek Indian Band understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as a foundation to allow Cayoose Creek Indian Band to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.4.3 Current Capacity A general overview of Cayoose Creek Indian Band’s employment resource capacity will be defined as it relates to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels will be outlined with respect to the availability and qualification of Cayoose Creek Indian Band community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities Cayoose Creek Indian Band is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities Cayoose Creek Indian Band is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity: • GPS traversing, including GPS data correction • Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA Step 1,2,3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal

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• Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review • GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Holds a land lease with Ainsworth Lumber that is used as a log storage yard; therefore, has long-term interest in the ongoing viability of the local forest economy. • Have expanded their seedling nursery. • Owns suitable land with access to three phase electric power adjacent to the Hydro canal.

4.4.4 Future Opportunities Cayoose Creek Indian Band is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management.

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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4.5 Xaxl’ip

4.5.1 Short-term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Xaxl’ip’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Xaxl’ip had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Xaxl’ip’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments • Forest development planning, engineering and field layout of harvest units within their non-replaceable forest license.

4.5.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Xaxl’ip members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Xaxl’ip understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as a foundation to allow Xaxl’ip to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.5.3 Current Capacity A general overview of Xaxl'ip’s employment resource capacity will be defined with respect to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels will be outlined as it relates to the availability and qualification of Xaxl'ip community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities Xaxl'ip is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities Xaxl’ip is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity: • GPS traversing, including GPS data correction

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• Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA step 1,2,3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal • Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review • GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Submitted an application for a Probationary Community Forest Agreement (PCFA). The primary goal of this is to re-establish Xaxl’ip’s survival territory. • The PCFA will be operated with the Eco-system based management plan and the Traditional Use Study will be the guiding principle. • Xaxl’ip survival/core are encompasses 30km 2 within Fountain Valley. • Looking into investing in a small sawmill to be used for internal lumber needs.

4.5.4 Future Opportunities Xaxl'ip is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management:

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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4.6 T’it’q’et

4.6.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Tit’q’et’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Tit’q’et had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Tit’q’et’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments • Forest development planning, engineering and field layout of harvest units within their non-replaceable forest license.

4.6.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Tit’q’et members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Tit’q’et understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as a foundation to allow Tit’q’et to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.6.3 Current Capacity A general overview of T'it'q'et’s employment resource capacity will be defined as it relates to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels will be outlined with respect to the availability and qualification of T'it'q'et community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities T'it'q'et is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities T’it’q’et is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity: • GPS traversing, including GPS data correction

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• Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal • Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review • GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Holds a land lease with Ainsworth Lumber that is occupied by the Ainsworth veneer plant; therefore, has long-term interest in the ongoing viability of the local forest economy. • Developing a legal corporate structure framework to be used for the formation of partnerships. • Entered into a provincial based Forest and Range Agreement in July 2007 that includes 53,330 m 3 of harvesting rights over a five year period (or 10,466 m 3 of AAC) which would be sourced from within the Lillooet Timber supply area. • Interested in investing into a value added remanufacturing facility.

4.6.4 Future Opportunities T'it'q'et is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management:

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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4.7 Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation

4.7.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments • Forest development planning, engineering and field layout of harvest units within their non-replaceable forest license.

4.7.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as a foundation to allow Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.7.3 Current Capacity A general overview of Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation’s employment resource capacity will be defined as it relates to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels will be outlined with respect to the availability and qualification of Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity:

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• GPS traversing, including GPS data correction • Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal • Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review • GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Own and operate (for the past five years) Marble Canyon Forestry (MCF), a non- replaceable forest license (NRFL) in partnership with Ainsworth Lumber. Due to high past stumpage rates on whitewood species, focus has been on Douglas fir stands with high peeler content. • Five years remaining to harvest +/-50,000m 3 from this license. • Existing Forest and Range agreement with the MoFR that has a provision for a five year NRFL allowing up to 71,500m 3 of harvest. Will be expiring soon but Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation is exploring ways to obtain a new agreement that has a longer permanent life. • Have expanded their sawmill capability.

4.7.4 Future Opportunities Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management:

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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4.8 Seton Lake Band

4.8.1 Short-Term Economic Interests (Within 5 Years) The economic interest of the Seton Lake Band’s natural resources department originated from the management and enhancement of fishery resources located within their traditional territory. Over time it was apparent that Seton Lake Band had to get involved in forestry landuse planning in order to properly manage and protect their fishery. Seton Lake Band’s economic interests in the forest and natural resource sector have been focused on the following areas of knowledge and expertise: • Archaeological overview Assessment (AOA) model application including: o Step 1 GIS database review o Step 2 Preliminary Field Reconnaissance Assessments (PFR) o Step 3 and Step 4 Archaeological Impact Assessments o Cultural Heritage Assessments

4.8.2 Long-Term Economic Interests (5 Years+) The intent in the future is to be able to have the appropriate capacity and expertise to respond to and engage in all FFT activities or similar program activities that are presented for work opportunities.

Involvement in activities generated in the FFT program will provide a conduit for Seton Lake Band members to mentor and build skill capacity with the youth of the community. Exposure to the full phase of activities within the FFT program will help Seton Lake Band understand where capacity building is required to develop a full range of resource professionals. Exposure over time to the FFT program can act as a foundation to allow Seton Lake Band the ability to explore and express interest in managing a recipient agreement of forest license in the future.

4.8.3 Current Capacity A general overview of Seton Lake Band’s employment resource capacity will be defined with respect to forestry and/or natural resource skills and qualifications. Capacity levels will be outlined as it relates to the availability and qualification of Seton Lake Band community members to conduct the various activities required in the FFT program.

The goal of the capacity review will identify which FFT activities Seton Lake Band is interested in and has the current capacity to engage in within year one and two of the plan. The subsequent list illustrates activities Seton Lake Band is currently active in and/or has the capacity to engage in if presented with the opportunity: • GPS traversing, including GPS data correction • Field flagging and marking, including overstory removal boundary location, treatment area establishment, riparian flagging, etc. • AOA Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 assessments, including Cultural Heritage Assessments • Silviculture Surveys • Danger Tree Assessments • Mechanical overstory removal • Wildlife tree assessments and marking • Silviculture and Site Plan prescriptions and review

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• GIS (ARC) mapping • Access development, maintenance and road building • Cone collection and seed acquisition • Own a timber-profiling machine which utilizes 8x8 timber used for solid wall log type homes and a molder/planer used for profiling 3x6 cants used to construct garden sheds. Have recently expanded their home building development. • Own an older forklift, a log grapple trailer, saddle notcher (used to notch the timbers for their building products), a Lucas portable circular sawmill and equipment for a 14ft dehumidifying kiln. • Would like to utilize this equipment but require further market research and development of the products produced as well as identification of new opportunities, in order to fully employ the equipments total capacity.

4.8.4 Future Opportunities Seton Lake Band is currently investing in and has the intention to build future capacity in the area(s) of as it relates to activities within forestry and natural resource management:

It is anticipated that these future opportunities will begin to be realized within Years 3 to 5 of the plan (see Section 6).

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5.0 Forests for Tomorrow Process

The following is a brief summary of the activities that are used to implement the FFT mandate.

5.1 Clarify FFT Footprint In order to identify and prioritize the best investment opportunities for FFT activities, it is first necessary to identify the subset of the landbase where FFT treatments could be applied. This prioritization process (often referred to as the FFT footprint) focuses on the three primary areas for FFT treatments, more specifically: a) Stands recently impacted by fire with no planned salvage and no existing silviculture obligations; b) Immature stands impacted by forest health issues with no silviculture obligations; and c) Mature stands impacted by forest health issues with no expectation of salvage.

The FFT footprint begins with the use of a GIS database platform to identify all stands that are >70% lodgepole pine leading and/or meeting the criteria identified in the above list. The GIS database is known as the Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis (MADA) and is considered a course filter tool to identify the potential footprint or starting point for FFT candidate selection.

Once MADA has been run and the footprint area defined, all mapsheet areas are moved to prescreening. .

5.2 Prescreening to Identify Survey Candidates The landbase subset of data that identifies all potential FFT areas is prescreened to determine the amount of area that will be surveyed. This list of potential survey areas and associated location maps will be determined in conjunction with LTC. LTC will act on behalf of the core “six” Northern St’at’imc Communities identified herein and review the area with their resource database. LTC’s review will identify key resource features that will be considered in determination of a final list of potential survey blocks. Resource information identified during LTC’s review will be considered and/or incorporated in to various stages of candidate unit assessment, development and final prescription. The final number of candidate areas to be surveyed will be subject to available funding.

5.3 Archaeological / Cultural Heritage Overview Assessment – Office Review Candidate areas proposed for surveying, will be reviewed by the applicable St’at’imc Community for the purpose of completing an initial office overview assessment for the purpose of assessing archaeological and cultural heritage impacts. The initial overview assessment will provide an opportunity for Forsite and St’at’imc Communities to flush out any candidate units that are in areas where cultural and/or archaeology values are too high to warrant FFT activities. These may include, but are not limited to, areas where

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Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA’s) are anticipated or where highly valued spiritual areas exist.

5.4 Field Assessments/Surveys/Preliminary Field Reviews (PFR) Candidate areas where potential archaeological / cultural heritage concerns are identified will be reviewed and the timing of resources for conducting a Preliminary Field Review (PFR) / Cultural Heritage Assessment (CHA) will be determined. Areas that require PFR / CHA activities to be conducted will be made known to the survey crew. Survey crews will make note of any special features that may be of interest during the PFR / CHA activities. The applicable St’at’imc Community and Forsite will then determine if PFR / CHA surveying can be completed prior to or in conjunction with candidate shape development. The overall goal is to have field technicians establish candidate unit boundaries that reflect all known PFR / CHA values at the time of boundary flagging. This process will eliminate the cost and time associated with initial boundary establishment and subsequent changes to reflect PFR / CHA findings thereafter. The ultimate goal, if the appropriate capacity and experience is aligned, is to have the same technician conduct the survey, PFR / CHA, and flagging of the candidate unit boundary. .

5.5 Proposed Treatment Based on data gathered from the field assessments, a proposed treatment prescription is developed that must be compliant with applicable Forest legislation, as well as consider any First Nations objectives or direction as detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. To ensure all resource values are being considered, and all relevant legislation is being adhered to, the candidate areas are passed through a rigorous due- diligence process known as the FFT Stewardship Checklist or Drill-down.

5.6 FFT Stewardship Checklist Once proposed treatments for each candidate area have been established, a stewardship checklist review is conducted. The checklist identifies the impacts that proposed activities (overstorey removal, site prep, planting, etc.) may have on resource values. The checklist provides related management strategies for forest professionals to ensure that identified impacts are mitigated. These mitigation measures are outlined in the checklist and should be used to help guide the development of treatment regimes and treatment boundaries.

The ultimate goal of the stewardship checklist is to provide assurance that management activities will align with existing resource values and facilitate due diligence between district staff, FFT managers, First Nations and prescribing foresters. A sample Stewardship Checklist document has been provided for reference in Appendix 1

5.7 Layout / Boundary Flagging Areas that require treatment will need to have treatment boundaries ribboned in the field. The treatment flagging will aid the individuals completing the treatment with identification of treatment area boundaries as well as the location of sensitive areas requiring special management consideration.

5.8 Treatment Implementation

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Once an area has been approved for treatment, the treatment activities will be scheduled and undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations made within the applicable treatment prescription. Example treatments include planting, site preparation, and overstory removal/knock-down.

5.9 Follow-up/Monitoring Upon completion of treatment on a candidate area, additional surveys and assessments will be required to ensure the completion of the treatment and identify potential future treatments that may be required to ensure the survival of the regenerating stands.

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Figure 1- Forest for Tomorrow Process Flowchart Species composition Stand age FFT Footprint (Coarse Filter) Used to determine the location of candidate Stocking stands meeting FFT mandate criteria. Site index Available funding Operational Constraints Collaborative Prescreening (Fine Filter) Used to develop a list of candidates First Nations concerns Access

Office Review (AOA – Step 1) Opportunity for First Nations to assess the list Are candidates located in areas of candidate FFT blocks and bring forth any containing potential or known concerns. cultural heritage resource values?

Are candidate blocks located in Field Reconnaissance areas containing attributes Field confirmation of candidate blocks prior to characteristic of a CHR value being scheduled for surveys. brought forth during the prescreening?

Field Assessments / Surveys / PFR Assess stocking levels, site index, location of riparian features, etc Based on interests and capacity, Conduct Preliminary Field Reviews where AOA First Nation crews would Office review has identified the need for further undertake a portion of the surveys, assessment. as well as the completion of all PFR / CHA’s if required.

Treatment Recommendations Based in interests and Based on the results of the field assessment, capacity LTC shall be and in consideration of a variety of factors, a given first right of refusal Treatment Prescription is developed. to participate in Based on interests and capacity, treatment activities. First Nation crews would undertake

a portion of the Treatment Boundary Treatment Boundary Flagging establishment. In areas containing Establish the treatment area boundaries as well CHR values identified during PFR as any special management zones or sensitive activities first right of refusal for areas. boundary flagging will be provided to First Nations.

Based in interests and capacity Treatment Implementation First Nation members will be Implementation of FFT eligible treatment encouraged to participate in activities treatment activities. Based on capacity building Follow-up Monitoring objectives, First Nation crews will Treatment quality inspections become involved in future Future stocking and brushing surveys monitoring activities. Free growing surveys, etc.

The green text boxes indicate First Nation input into, or participation in, the FFT process.

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6.0 First Nations Involvement and Information Sharing Process

6.1 Information Sharing Summary The primary goal of the CIIP is to act as a process through which the six northern St’at’imc Communities will become aware of, and consider alignment of, their current resource values, skills and abilities with the various FFT opportunities within their territory. Where the FFT program direction and funding permits, it is expected that the St’at’imc Communities will be involved at various stages of the program. It is understood that St’at’imc Community involvement within the FFT program will recognize other resource values and interests that apply to their interest area.

The Lillooet Tribal Council’s role will be to assist each of its communities in review of all proposed FFT areas to ensure all key resource features and sensitive areas are identified and considered. In addition, the Lillooet Tribal Council may choose to be involved in the field assessments and development of treatment prescriptions in conjunction with each of the six communities.

The following sections provide a brief description of the many phases of the FFT process and include the suggested First Nation involvement at each phase.

It is important to note that time is of the essence within the implementation of the program, and the timing of planning stages will significantly impact the ability of the program to move forward and be successful in implementing activities on the ground.

6.2 Collaborative Prescreening Once the FFT footprint has been determined and potential candidate areas identified, detailed overview maps will be made available to each of the six Northern St’at’imc Communities and the Lillooet Tribal Council for a collaborative prescreening. The collaborative prescreening process will involve representatives from Forsite as well as representatives from each of the six communities and the Lillooet Tribal Council. This process is intended to identify potential areas of concern (referred to as concern areas in the sections that follow) early in the planning stage. The final result of the prescreening process will be to identify a surplus of potential areas that will require additional refinement during a field reconnaissance phase.

Should any of the six Northern St’at’imc Communities not be interested, available or have the capacity to conduct a collaborative prescreening process, the Lillooet Tribal Council will conduct this activity on their behalf.

6.3 Field Reconnaissance A list of potential candidate areas will be presented to LTC to conduct an office review for the purpose of determining which units require a PFR/HFR to be conducted.

A field reconnaissance (recce) phase is implemented as a means of confirming potential treatment areas prior to being placed in a queue for field assessments (surveys). The recce phase will be completed in conjunction by Forsite and a LTC representative and will take into consideration any concerns or information brought forth from the prescreening phase. The presence of a LTC member during this phase will allow the

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collection of any special feature data that may be of interest in candidate units that are scheduled for PFR/HFR activities. The final result of the field recce phase will be a list of potential treatment areas that is consistent with FFT mandate as well as available funding.

6.4 Preliminary Field Reviews (PFR) / Cultural Heritage Field Review (HFR) Once a refined list of candidate blocks has been identified through the recce phase, blocks meeting the FFT mandate will be scheduled for field assessments (surveys). It is encouraged that LTC members be involved in the field assessment stage, particularly on candidate areas where concerns have been brought forth during the collaborative prescreening process ( concern areas ).

Candidate areas where potential archaeological / cultural heritage concerns are identified will be reviewed and the timing of resources for conducting a PFR/HFR will be determined. Areas that require PFR/HFR activities to be conducted will be made known to the survey crew. Survey crews will make note of any special features that may be of interest during the PFR/HFR activities. LTC and Forsite will then determine if PFR/HFR surveying can be completed prior to or in conjunction with candidate shape development. The overall goal is to have field technicians establish candidate unit boundaries that reflect all known PFR/HFR values at the time of boundary flagging. This process will eliminate the cost and time associated with initial boundary establishment and subsequent changes to reflect PFR/HFR findings thereafter. The ultimate goal if the appropriate capacity and experience is aligned is to have the same technician conduct the survey, PFR/HFR and flagging of the candidate unit boundary.

Should there be no concern areas remaining within the refined list of potential candidates, a portion of the field assessments that meets the current capacity and interests of the particular band could be made available for survey.

6.5 Treatment Recommendations Information gathered during the field assessment phase is included in an analysis process that is used to determine the feasibility of treatment on a candidate area. Having active First Nations participation throughout the previous phases will allow treatment prescriptions to be analyzed and developed in a manner that is consistent with concerns of each community and/or the Lillooet Tribal Council may have in the area of interest. Again there are efficiencies to be gained by ensuring that First Nation concerns are addressed in the treatment prescription which could in turn affect the way that the treatment areas area established in the field (Lay-out phase). Treatments prescribed for concern areas will consider recommendations made as a result of the PFR / HFR assessment.

6.6 Treatment Boundary Establishment (Layout) Once a candidate stand has been identified for treatment, the treatment boundaries (including any special management zone areas) need to be established in the field. Depending on capacity and interests of each band and/or the Lillooet Tribal Council, a portion of the available treatment boundary establishment could be made available for members to become involved in.

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6.7 Treatment Implementation Treatment activities completed under Forests for Tomorrow include activities such as planting, mechanical site preparation, harvesting (overstory removal), and stem knock- down. These activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations made within the treatment prescription. Based on the interests and capacity of each community and/or the Lillooet Tribal Council, qualified members may be requested to undertake such treatments.

6.8 Follow up/Monitoring Follow-up surveys and assessments will be required. Where current capacity and interests align with each community and/or the Lillooet Tribal Council, monitoring activities could be made available.

7.0 5 Year Operating Plans

7.1 Planned FFT Activities In order to support a common understanding of planned FFT activities within the Lillooet TSA portion of LTC’s interest area, the overall 5 year plan for the FFT program in the Lillooet TSA has been used. In addition, the concept of the FFT Footprint has been used to assist in estimating the nature of FFT program activities within LTC’s interest area.

The FFT Footprint is the area in which FFT dollars can be invested and is generally focused on areas that are: a) Stands impacted by wildfire; b) Lodgepole pine-dominated stands impacted by Mountain Pine Beetle; and c) Impeded stands.

The FFT Footprint area also excludes, for example, areas that have the following conditions: a) Current silviculture obligations (others have a responsibility to reforest). b) Outside the crown forest landbase (private land, IRs, parks, grasslands, etc.). c) Considered for harvesting by current forest tenure holders. d) Other factors that exclude the stand, based on the goals of the FFT program.

The overall 5 year plan for FFT survey activities within the Lillooet TSA was prorated based on the area of the FFT footprint that falls within LTC traditional territories. Approximately 78% of the Lillooet TSA FFT Footprint falls within LTC traditional territories and so 78% of the planned surveys for the next 5 years have been identified in Table 2. Based on an understanding of current conditions and past experience, the survey hectares are then used to estimate the amount of treatment and planting to be planned for subsequent years. For example, a certain percentage of area surveyed in 2009/10 is then proposed for site prep and/or planting in 2010/11 and/or 2011/12. The numbers in Table 2 represent a rough estimate of the planned FFT activities.

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Table 2 – Anticipated size of FFT program within LTC interest area and the Lillooet TSA in the next five years. TSA. Year Surveys Site Prep Planting (ha) Brushing Overstory Bndy Danger Tree (ha) (ha) Removal (ha) Flagging & Assess. (ha) FFT Total GPS (ha) Funded Potential* (ha) (ha) 2009/10 1000 2,623 126 85 0 1,007 1,281 126 2010/11 1000 2,740 236 758 39 551 1,584 994 2011/12 1000 2,740 247 1,891 41 575 2,754 2,138 2012/13 1000 2,623 247 822 41 575 1,685 1,069 2013/14 1000 2,568 236 787 39 551 1,613 1,023 Totals 5000 13,294 1,091 4,343 160 3,259 8,917 5,350 * Total Potential Surveys that could be completed within the TSA if additional funding sources are secured.

Note: the information contained in Table 2 should be considered in the following context:

a) The FFT activities that are proposed within Lillooet Tribal Council’s interest area include traditional territory shared with other First Nations. The implementation of activities within these shared areas will require further coordination. b) The implementation of the activities proposed in Table 2 will be contingent on both the overall FFT funding levels provincially and within the respective TSA’s. c) The implementation of the proposed activities may also be influenced by focus and priorities of the overall FFT program, which may be modified from time to time.

The traditional territory of the Lillooet Tribal Council and its six representative communities is within the following watersheds: North French Bar, East Pavilion Creek, Southeast Texas Creek, South Van Horlick Creek and West Bridge River Valley.

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7.2 Bridge River Indian Band (Xwisten Community) The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.2.1 Xwisten Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address Xwisten’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Archaeological Overview Assessments c) Preliminary Field Reviews d) Mapping (GIS analysis and operational mapping) e) Treatment boundary traversing f) Danger tree assessment g) Overstory removal / knock-down h) Tree planting i) Mechanical brushing and weeding

7.2.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to Xwisten Community. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of Xwisten resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening In the short-term Xwisten will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow Xwisten to have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. Xwisten has identified 2-3 key individuals that may be available to support this process.

AOA Xwisten will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders and a more thorough review of potential heritage concerns are required. Xwisten has three band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary Xwisten will be completing Preliminary Field Reviews on all Field Review candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Xwisten has been completing PFR’s and making recommendations for the various licensees. Xwisten currently has 3 band members capable of

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Activity Group Description / Comments completing PFR’s. Mapping Xwisten currently has 2 band members that are experienced and interested in completing GIS analysis and operational mapping. Treatment Xwisten currently has 2 band members experienced in Traversing treatment boundary traversing using Global Positioning Systems. The intent is to have these individuals involved in Year 1 and 2 activities being conducted in Xwisten’s interest area. Danger Tree Currently there are 2 Xwisten Community members that are Assessments qualified to complete danger tree assessments

Overstory Xwisten currently has a crew of 5-6 individuals that are removal experienced in handfalling and bucking an one logging crew. (including Xwisten is interested in pursuing work opportunities for knock-down), these individuals within their interest area. Mechanical Site Preparation and Operational Trials Tree Planting Xwisten currently has 10 individuals with tree planting experience. Xwisten would like to have these individuals actively involved in tree planting activities over the next two years. Mechanical Xwisten currently has a crew of 12 individuals that are Brushing capable of completing mechanical brushing and weeding. and Weeding

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with Xwisten or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.2.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (one to two year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of Xwisten are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. Xwisten has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

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7.3 Cayoose Creek Indian Band The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.3.1 Cayoose Creek Indian Band Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address Cayoose Creek Indian Band’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Surveys (including quality assurance and pay plots) c) Archaeological Overview Assessments d) Preliminary Field Reviews e) Access development and maintenance f) Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) g) Overstorey removal / knock-down h) Mechanical site preparation

7.3.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to the Cayoose Creek Indian Band. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of Cayoose Creek Indian Band resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening Cayoose Creek Indian Band will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow Cayoose Creek Indian Band to have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. Cayoose Creek Indian Band has identified 1 key individual that may be available to support this process.

Surveys Cayoose Creek Indian Band has expressed an interest to undertake the following types of surveys within the short- term time frame: a) Field Reconnaissance; b) Stocking/Brushing c) Quality / Pay plots d) Free-growing; and e) Forest Health Currently Cayoose Creek Indian Band has 4 (forest technicians) individuals to complete these surveys. AOA Cayoose Creek Indian Band will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders and a more thorough review of

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Activity Group Description / Comments potential heritage concerns are required. Cayoose Creek Indian Band has 3 band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary Cayoose Creek Indian Band will be completing Preliminary Field Review Field Reviews on all candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Access Cayoose Creek Indian Band currently has 2 band members Development that are certified machine operators. As a result Cayoose and Creek Indian Band is interested in creating employment Maintenance opportunities for these individuals where possible. Treatment Lay- Cayoose Creek Indian Band currently has 4 forest out and technicians that could be made available for treatment lay- Traversing out and traversing using Global Positioning Systems. Overstory Cayoose Creek Indian Band currently has 2 certified removal machine operators and 1 certified handfaller.. Cayoose (including Creek Indian Band is interested in pursuing work knock-down), opportunities for these individuals within their interest area. Mechanical Site Preparation and Operational Trials

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with Cayoose Creek Indian Band or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.3.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (1 to 2 year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of Cayoose Creek Indian Band are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. Cayoose Creek Indian Band has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

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7.4 Xaxl’ip The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 Table 1 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.4.1 Xaxl'ip Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address Xaxl'ip’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Surveys (including quality assurance and pay plots) c) Archaeological Overview Assessments d) Preliminary Field Reviews e) Danger Tree Assessments f) Tree Planting g) Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) h) Overstorey removal / knock-down

7.4.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to Xaxl’ip. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of Xaxl’ip resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening Xaxl'ip will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow Xaxl'ipto have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. Xaxl'ip has identified 1 key individual that may be available to support this process.

Surveys Xaxl'ip has expressed an interest to undertake the following types of surveys within the short-term time frame: a) Field Reconnaissance; b) Stocking/Brushing c) Terrain Assessments d) Free-growing; and e) Forest Health Currently Xaxl'ip has 7 (forest technicians) individuals that could be made available to complete these surveys. AOA Xaxl'ip will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders and a more thorough review of potential heritage concerns are required. Xaxl'ip has band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary Xaxl'ip will be completing Preliminary Field Reviews on all Field Review candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage

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Activity Group Description / Comments resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Danger Tree Currently there are 2 Xaxl'ip members that are qualified to Assessments complete danger tree assessments

Tree Planting Xaxl'ip currently has 4 tree planters that could be made available for planting projects. Treatment Lay- Xaxl'ip currently has 7 forest technicians that could be made out and available for treatment lay-out and traversing using Global Traversing Positioning Systems. Overstory Xaxl'ip currently has 2 handfallers. Xaxl'ip is interested in removal pursuing work opportunities for these individuals within their (including interest area. knock-down), Mechanical Site Preparation and Operational Trials

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with Xaxl'ip or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.4.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (one to two year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of Xaxl'ip are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. Xaxl'ip has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

7.5 T’it’q’et The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.5.1 T'it'q'et Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address T'it'q'et’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Surveys (including quality assurance and pay plots) c) Archaeological Overview Assessments d) Preliminary Field Reviews e) Danger Tree Assessments

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f) Tree Planting g) Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) h) Overstorey removal / knock-down

7.5.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to T’itq’et. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of T’itq’et resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening T'it'q'et will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow T'it'q'et to have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. T'it'q'et has identified 1 key individual that may be available to support this process.

Surveys T'it'q'et has expressed an interest to undertake the following types of surveys within the short-term time frame: a) Field Reconnaissance; b) Stocking/Brushing c) Terrain Assessments d) Free-growing; and e) Forest Health Currently T'it'q'et has 1 individual that could be made available to complete these surveys. AOA T'it'q'et will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders and a more thorough review of potential heritage concerns are required. T'it'q'et has band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary T'it'q'et will be completing Preliminary Field Reviews on all Field Review candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Danger Tree Currently there are 2 T'it'q'et members that are qualified to Assessments complete danger tree assessments

Tree Planting T'it'q'et currently has 2 tree planters that could be made available for planting projects. Treatment Lay- T'it'q'et currently has 1 forest technician that could be made out and available for treatment lay-out and traversing using Global Traversing Positioning Systems.

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with T'it'q'et or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

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Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.5.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (one to two year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of T'it'q'et are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. T'it'q'et has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

7.6 Ts’kw’aylaxw The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.6.1 Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Surveys (including quality assurance and pay plots) c) Archaeological Overview Assessments d) Preliminary Field Reviews e) Danger Tree Assessments f) Tree Planting g) Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) h) Overstorey removal / knock-down

7.6.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to Ts’kw’aylaxw. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of Ts’kw’aylaxw resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation to have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation has identified 1 key individual that may be available to support this process. Surveys Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation has expressed an interest to undertake the following types of surveys within the short- term time frame:

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Activity Group Description / Comments a) Field Reconnaissance; b) Stocking/Brushing c) Terrain Assessments d) Free-growing; and e) Forest Health Currently Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation has 4 individuals that could be made available to complete these surveys. AOA Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders and a more thorough review of potential heritage concerns are required. Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation has band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation will be completing Preliminary Field Field Review Reviews on all candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Danger Tree Currently there are 2 Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation members that Assessments are qualified to complete danger tree assessments

Tree Planting Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation currently has 10 tree planters that could be made available for planting projects. Treatment Lay- Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation currently has 3 forest technicians out and that could be made available for treatment lay-out and Traversing traversing using Global Positioning Systems. Overstory Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation currently has 15 handfallers. removal Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation is interested in pursuing work (including opportunities for these individuals within their interest area. knock-down), Mechanical Site Preparation and Operational Trials

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.6.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (one to two year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of Ts'kw'alaxwFirst Nation are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. Ts'kw'alaxw First Nation has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their

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interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

7.7 Seton Lake Band The list of short-term (2009 and 2010) activities contained within Table 2 is based entirely on treatment recommendations from surveys completed during the 2008 field season. It is anticipated that as additional areas are surveyed in 2009, additional treatments will be added to the schedule.

7.7.1 Seton Lake Band Current Interest

The following short-term plan is intended to address Seton Lake Band’s current interests and capacity to complete the following FFT eligible activities: a) Pre-screening b) Surveys (including quality assurance and pay plots) c) Archaeological Overview Assessments d) Preliminary Field Reviews e) Danger Tree Assessment f) Treatment boundary lay-out (including GPS traversing) g) Overstorey removal / knock-down

7.7.2 Year 1 and 2 Activities

The following table illustrates the list of FFT eligible activities that are of interest to Seton Lake Band. The table indicates whether the activity of interest is planned in 2009 to 2010 as well as a brief description of Seton Lake Band resources and experiences applicable to the activity.

Activity Group Description / Comments Pre-screening Seton Lake Band will be encouraged to become involved in a collaborative prescreening process where prescreening is required. The prescreening process will allow Seton Lake Band to have input into the potential location of candidate areas based on local knowledge of the stands within their interest area. Seton Lake Band has identified 1 key individual that may be available to support this process. Surveys Seton Lake Band has expressed an interest to undertake the following types of surveys within the short-term time frame: a) Field Reconnaissance; b) Stocking/Brushing c) Terrain Assessments d) Free-growing; and e) Forest Health Currently Seton Lake Band has 5-7 individuals that could be made available to complete these surveys. AOA Seton Lake Band will be completing Archaeological Overview Assessments on all candidate stands that fall within their interest areas. Although some concerns can be addressed at the prescreening level, involvement of elders

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Activity Group Description / Comments and a more thorough review of potential heritage concerns are required. Seton Lake Band has band members with experience completing AOA’s for licensees and are well aware of the AOA process. Preliminary Seton Lake Band will be completing Preliminary Field Field Review Reviews on all candidate stands that contain potential cultural heritage resources as defined through the AOA and prescreening process. Danger Tree Currently there are 2 Seton Lake Band members that are Assessments qualified to complete danger tree assessments. In addition, Seton Lake Band has 1 band member that is a certified hand faller that they would like to involve in the removal of danger trees. Treatment Lay- Seton Lake Band currently has 3-5 forest technicians that out and could be made available for treatment lay-out and traversing Traversing using Global Positioning Systems. Overstory Seton Lake Band currently has 1 WCB Certified handfaller, removal 2 WCB Certified Faller Trainees and 21 WCB Certified (including bucker faller trainees. Seton Lake Band is interested in knock-down), pursuing work opportunities for these individuals within their Mechanical Site interest area. Preparation and Operational Trials

Potential workloads may be offered to other First Nation groups having shared territory with Seton Lake Band or other contractors as necessary to complete the work in the tight time frame.

Assignment of workloads will be dealt with through a separate process.

7.7.3 Long-Term Plan (Years 3 to 5) Though the short-term (one to two year) goals are to become actively involved in the FFT process, the long-term goals of Seton Lake Band are to build their experience and capacity to undertake these various activities, as well as to become an FFT recipient holder themselves. Seton Lake Band has the long-term goal of obtaining the necessary experience and training that will allow more members to become qualified and where necessary certified to continue to complete the various activities within their interest area. It is acknowledged that capacity building/training funds will be secured outside of the FFT program.

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8.0 Recommendations

8.1 Annual CIIP Process Review To ensure the effectiveness of the Community Integrated Investment Plan (CIIP) an annual review process is being recommended. The purpose of the annual review will be to provide an opportunity for the parties involved to reflect on the current process of the CIIP. The annual CIIP review will provide an opportunity to comment on areas of success as well as areas where improvement/change is recommended. A one to two page annual review document should be developed and maintained as a record of the CIIP process development.

8.2 Periodic Updates to CIIP Documentation Since the FFT program may be modified from time to time, and local policies regarding forest management practices may change, it is recommended that the Community Integrated Investment Plan document undergo a thorough review and revision process every three years. The primary goal of the three year review will be to amend the plan, where necessary, to ensure it remains consistent with: • Significant changes resulting from the Annual CIIP Process Review; • Applicable changes in District or Regional policies; • Changes in First Nation Resource Management objectives; • Significant changes in the FFT mandate; or • Changes in First Nation capacity or interests. It is also recommended that the Table 2 of the CIIP be updated every three years to more accurately reflect the size and nature of the FFT program. The revised table contents will subsequently allow the six Northern St’at’imc communities to effectively align their interests and capacity with future FFT opportunities.

8.3 First Nations Capacity Plan One of the goals of the CIIP is to provide a process through which the Lillooet Tribal Council and the six Northern St’at’imc communities will be able to understand and identify FFT related work opportunities within their traditional territories. The types of available work opportunities are not only a function of the size of the FFT program, but also the interests of LTC community members to become involved in available work, as well as their capability (capacity) to undertake desired projects. The Community Integrated Investment Plan contains a long term (years 3 to 5) plan for capacity building whereby each LTC community can identify areas of future FFT work related interests. The long term plan within the CIIP however is somewhat generalized and focuses more on future interests and capacity levels rather than on what is required to bridge the gaps between the current and future interests. It is therefore recommended that the Lillooet Tribal Council (in concert with the six Northern St’at’imc communities) develop a First Nations Capacity Plan that will provide the detailed direction as to the processes (training, mentoring, capital investments, etc) that will need to be developed and implemented to help guide First Nation capacity building efforts. The First Nation Capacity Plan should identify the funding sources that LTC plans on utilizing to aid in capacity building efforts.

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9.0 Summary

As stated previously in this document, the intent of the Community Integrated Investment Plan (CIIP) is to foster engagement by the Lillooet Tribal Council and its six “core” Northern St’at’imc Communities in the FFT program as it pertains to their interests within their traditional territory

Furthermore, opportunities will be identified in which Lillooet Tribal Council and its six “core” communities to become actively involved in the early planning stages as well as during implementation of the FFT program thus ensuring that First Nation concerns are addressed in an efficient manner.

The sections contained within this document are intended to provide the foundation for this engagement to proceed. As this is a relatively new initiative, it is anticipated that the process will be reviewed on an on-going (annual) basis, and adapted if necessary to better suit the needs of First Nations and Forests for Tomorrow. The nature of this annual review will be contingent on funding and the nature of planned FFT activities within the traditional territories of each of the six “core” LTC communities. A 3 year review of the CIIP document is also being proposed, the purpose of which will be to review the information contained with the CIIP document to ensure that it is kept up to date with respect changes in legislation, forestry policy, changes resulting from the annual reviews, as well as changes in First Nation interests and capacity.

The CIIP will also support the overall annual referral of FFT activities to the Lillooet Tribal Council and its member communities, representing a more effective and proactive process to consider First Nation input.

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Appendix 1 – Sample Stewardship Checklist

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Candidate No: 24720 Activity: Silviculture - Activities Candidate: 092O.029.1.4.4.a BaseCode: SP Site Preparation Location: Lillooet Technique: ME Mechanical Gross ha: 206.6 Method: MDOWN Machine Knockdown

Timber Supply Area Lillooet Soils Soil Disturbance limits Yes Management Direction 1) <5%soil distrubance on sensitive soils, <10% on non-sensitive soils, rehab if exceeded 2) <7% permanent access structures where practicable Considerations

Community Watershed Within Designated Watershed No Riparian Ecosystems Riparian Reserve Zone Yes Management Direction 1) No activities within RRZ unless necessary to meet other objectives 2) No new roads, landings, or skid trails within RRZ unless no other practible option exists 3) No fertilization within RRZ Considerations

Riparian Management Zone Yes Management Direction 1) No new roads, landings, or skid trails within RMZ unless no other practible option exists 2) Reserve all live, healthy and operationally safe trees within RMZ, where operationally feasible 3) Where no suitable live trees are avilable, consider stubbing 4) Where planting is proposed, consider species diversity and mixed-species planting 5) Avoid fertilizing within RMZ Considerations

Landscape Biodiversity Cutblock Design Yes Management Direction 1) Blocks to emulate natural disturbance 2) Preference for large blocks with irregular boundaries 3) Cutblock design is not applicable where treatment activities occur in areas of previous disturbance (ie. cutblocks)

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Landscape Biodiversity OGMA Yes Management Direction 1) Consider underplanting only with QRP verification 2) Avoid overstory tree removal unless for public safety 3) Avoid road building unless no other practible option exists Considerations

Stand - level Biodiversity New Wildlife Tree Retention Areas Yes Management Direction 1) 90% of treatment blocks ≥5 ha to have at least one WTRA, if overstory removal is the treatment option 2) Meet WRTA percent thresholds - ≤50 ha = 10% retention, 50 – 250 ha = 10–15%, 250–1000 ha = 15-25% retention, ≥1000 ha = >25% 3) Minimum WTRA size of 0.25 ha 4) Distance from WTRA to mature forest or other WTRA ≤500m 5) WTRA's to represent forest structure, density and species composition 6) Avoid planting or fertilizing in WTRA's 7) Submit new WTP's to RESULTS as per the required process Considerations

Existing Tree Retention Areas No Wildlife Mule Deer UWR No Elk UWR No Big Horn Sheep UWR No Mule Deer WHA No Elk WHA No Bighorn Sheep WHA No Moose UWR Yes Management Direction 1) retain or promote Moose Forage during silviculture activities (brushing, weeding and stand tending) unless doing so may impede the ability of a stand to reach free growing status 2) consider Moose Management Units when establishing Wildlife Tree Retention 3) pursue mixed forest management with similar species distribution to natural stands (including deciduous) 4) where present, retain Visual Screening along those Extended Use Roads that are located within 100 meters of a Moose Management Unit 5) where it is not practical to maintain visual screening, any newly constructed roads will be deactivated following harvesting 6) In UWR consider all wetlands greater than 1.0 ha as potential moose habitat Considerations

Within Moose Management Unit (200m of key Moose Habitat) No Moose WHA No Mountain Goat UWR No Mountain Goat WHA No

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WHA Grizzly No Within 200m of a Spotted Bat Nest Site (Core Area) No Within 100m of a Spotted Bat Core Area No Spotted Bat Potential Habitat No Spotted Bat WHA No Within 200m of a Gopher snake den site No Within 100m of a Gopher snake core area No Gopher Snake Potential Habitat No Gopher Snake WHA No Coastal Tailed Frog 200m No Coastal Tailed Frog Potentail Habitat No Coastal Tailed Frog WHA No Within 200m of a Spotted Owl Nest Site No Within 100m of a Spotted Owl Core Area No Spotted Owl Potential Habitat No Spotted Owl WHA No Great Basin Spadefoot Toad WHA No Great Basin Spadefoot Toad Potential Habitat No Within 100m of a Great Basin Spadefoot Toad Core Area No Within 200m of a Great Basin Spadefoot Toad breeding site (Cor No Williamson's Sapsucker WHA No Williams Sapsucker Potential Habitat No Within 100m of a Williamson's Sapsucker Core Area No Within 200m of a Williamson's Sapsucker Nest Site (Core Area) No Lewis's Woodpecker WHA No Lewis's Woodpecker Potential Habitat No

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Page 89 of 110 Mike Carson requesting a letter of support with respect to t... Within 100m of a Lewis's Woodpecker Owl Core Area No Within 200m of a Lewis's Woodpecker Nest Site (Core Area) No Cultural Heritage Resource Values Yes Management Direction 1) refer to potentially affected First Nations within the areas identified for non-survey activities and request specific information regarding known cultural heritage resource values 2) qualified persons to evaluate potential sites identified through referral 3) if the presence of an affected cultural heritage resource is idenifed, work with the affected First Nations group to evaluate and mitigate direct impacts (4) newly identifed CHR will require operations to cease until a Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation can be carried out by qualified professional (5) if the new CHR is a Culturally Modified Trees, with the affected First Nations on strategies for mitigating potential impacts to these values Considerations

Visuals Scenic Areas with Visual Quality Objectives No Range Range Barriers No Range Tenures Yes Management Direction 1) inform the range tenure holder of activities within or adjacent to their range tenure 2) develop and implement strategies where possible, with the range tenure holder, to minimize conflict with range issues 3) communicate with range tenure holders with regards to the timing of operations Considerations

Recreation Within 100m of Recreation Site or Trail Yes Management Direction 1) all live mature species determined not to be at risk to public safety to be reserved where operationally feasible 2) roads, landings and skid trails ≥100m from the recreation site or trail unless no other practicable option exists 3) new roads, landings and skid trails built within 100m to be rehabilitated imediately following harvesting 4) fill plant as practicable with suitable species 5) avoid conducting fertilization treatments 6) where Forsite holds maintenenace responsibility, ensure that summer access is not restricted on FSRs except for temporary closures to repair or replace roads and/or stream crossings Considerations

Invasive plants Noxious Weeds Yes Management Direction 1) ensure that, within one year of their completion, the portions of the area occupied by ditch-lines, cut-or fill slopes, and deactivated roads which are not reforested (except for active running surface) are seeded 2) all new invasive plant infestation sites identified will be reported to the Ministry of Forests and Range within one year of discovery Considerations

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Other Resource Features Considerations

I certify that the work described herein fulfills the standards expected of a member of the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals and that I did personally supervise the work.

I certify that I have reviewed this document and, while I did not personally supervise the work described, I have determined that this work has been done to the standards expected of a member of the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals.

N/A

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Signature and Seal

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Annual Municipal Report

PREPARED BY: Grant Loyer, CAO

DATE: July 16, 2009

1. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY:

Pursuant to the Community Charter, Council must annually consider the municipal report, and any submissions or questions from the public.

The Annual Municipal Report for 2008 has been made available for public inspection and notice has been given that it will be considered by Council.

No submissions or questions from members of the public have been received.

2. RECOMMENDATION:

That Council receive the Annual Municipal Report for 2008.

Grant Loyer, CAO

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