Forestry Licence to Cut and Site Preparation Contract for FFT Rehabilitation:
FRPA Checklist
Deliver to:District Manager / For office use only
(Date received by District Manager)
TENURE IDENTIFICATION
LICENCE # / OPENING NUMBER / BLOCK / OPERATING AREA / LOCATIONFLTC
LATITUDE / LONGITUDE / AIR PHOTO #’s / MAP SHEET(s)
Harvest method / Estimated merchantable volume / Term requested for FLTC
CONSULTATION WITH POTENTIALLY AFFECTED TENURE HOLDERSIndicate theForest Tenure Holders, Range TenureHolders and Guide Outfitters who were contacted andattach all written comments received.
Tenure Holder / Concerns(Yes or No) / Measures proposed to address licensee’s concerns
PROPOSED AREA UNDER THE FLTC AND STE PREPARATION CONTRACT (ha)
Total Area Under the Plan(TAUP) / Non-productive
Unnatural
(NP Unnatural) / Non-Productive Natural (NP NAT) / Reserve Area / Wildlife Tree Retention (%) / Net Area to Reforest (NAR)
Swamp/
wetland / Rock / Other / Non-commercial Brush (NCBR) / Other / Wildlife Tree Retention Area / Other
- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
FOREST AND RANGE PRACTICES ACT VALUES
LAND USE OBJECTIVES (Higher Level Plans and objectives set by Government under the Land Act)Are thereland use objectives (higher level plans or objectives under the Land Act) that apply to the proposed FLTC areaor a Road Permit necessary to provide access to the FLTC area? / Yes / No / If yes, briefly specify the land use objectives that apply to the proposed area. This may include items that are not listed in this checklist, like Old Growth Management Areas.
Do the proposed primary forest activities conflict with land use objectives (higher level plans or objectives under the Land Act)? / Yes / No / n/a / If yes, describe the conflict and provide a rationale for why the proposed harvesting and site preparation activities should occur. Also describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure activities are as consistent as possible with land use objectives.
SOIL DISTURBANCE AND PERMANENT ACCESS STRUCTURES–Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (FPPR) sections 35 and 36
SU / Proposed Max. Allowable Soil Disturbance (%)
(5% or 10 % Based on Soil Hazards) / Proposed Max. Allowable Soil Disturbance For Roadside Work Areas (%) / Proposed Maximum Permanent Access Structures (%)
25%
25%
Do the proposed Permanent Access Structures exceed 7% of the total FLTC area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the permanent access structure %is consistent with FPPR section 36(1) and (2).
LANDSLIDES AND TERRAIN STABILITY -FPPR section 37
Does the proposed areainclude areas where terrain stability is a concern? / Yes / No / If yes,indicate if a terrain stability field assessment has been done and describe how the primary forest activities are consistent with FPPR section 37. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure activities do not cause a landslide (i.e. no excavated or bladed trails or ground based harvesting on steep potentially unstable slopes).
SUITABLE SECONDARY STRUCTURE - FPPR section 43.1
Does the proposed areainclude a “targeted pine leading stand”? / Yes / No / If yes,indicate if the ‘targeted pine leading stand” will be protected or why not protecting the targeted pine leading stand” is consistent with FPPR section 43.1. Note: If FPPR section 43.1 does not allow the ‘targeted pine leading stand” to be harvested, an exemption may be requested under FPPR section 91(3).
UNGULATE WINTER RANGE–GAR section 12,FRPA sections 180 and 181 and FPPR section 69
Does the proposed area include areas within an UngulateWinterRange? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation complies with applicable general wildlife measures (GWM) or is consistent with objectives for the UWR. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure FFT activities are appropriate. If a GWM applies, the holder of the FLTC will be provided with a copy and explanation of the GWM.
WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA–GAR section 10 and FRPA sections 180 and 181 and FPPR section 69
Does the proposed area include any wildlife habitat areas (WHA)? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation complies with applicable general wildlife measures (GWM) or is consistent with objectives for the WHA. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure FFT activities are appropriate. If a GWM applies, the holder of the FLTC will be provided with a copy and explanation of the GWM.
OBJECTIVES SET BY GOVERNMENT FOR WILDLIFE -FPPR section 7
Does the proposed area include areas to which objectives for wildlife under FPPR section 7 apply? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the applicable objectives for wildlife under FPPR section 7. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure FFT activities are appropriate.
COMMUNITY WATERSHED –GAR section 8 and FPPR section 61, 62 and 84
Does the proposed area include areas that are within a community watershed? / Yes / No / If the FLTC is in a community watershed, describe any specific requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to be consistent with objectives set by government for water quality in the community watershed and comply with FPPR sections 61, 62 and 84.
Will this project require road construction or deactivation within a community watershed? / Yes / No / If yes, the contractor must be advised of the FPPR section84 requirement to notify affected water licensees or water purveyors at least 24 hours before the road construction or deactivation commences.
WATERSHED ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS- FRPA section 180 areas with "significant watershed sensitivity”
Does the proposed area include areas that have watershed assessment considerations? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the watershed assessment considerations. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with the watershed assessment.
DOMESTIC WATER LICENCES (inside or outside of a community watershed) -FPPR section 59
Does the proposed area contain water sources that are diverted for human consumption by a licensed waterworks? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the holder of the FLTC will be informed of the requirements under FPPR section 59. Describe any specific requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure that material that is harmful to human health is not deposited in or transported to the water source used for human consumption.
LICENCED WATER WORKS (inside or outside of a community watershed) - FPPR section 60
Does the proposed area include areas that are within a 100m of a licensed waterworks? / Yes / No / If timber harvesting,site preparation or road construction may occur within a 100m of a licensed waterworks, indicate the contractor will be informed of the requirements under FPPR section 60. Describe any specific requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure the activity will not damage the licensed waterworks or increase sediment delivery to a water intake for human consumption.
RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (RRZs) - FPPR section 51
Isthe cutting, modificationor removal of trees or site preparation proposed in a riparian reserve zone? / Yes / No / If yes, describe theextent of the proposed activity and how it will comply with FPPR section 51. Indicate the holder of the FLTC will be informed of the requirements under FPPR section 51. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with this requirement. Note: An exemption from FPPR section 51(3)(b) must be obtained from the DM before mechanical site preparation can take place in the RRZ.
RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT ZONES (RMZs)–Harvesting and Site Preparation Activities
Does the proposed area include planned harvesting or site preparation in riparian management zones? / Yes / No / If yes, describe the extent of the proposed harvesting or site preparation in riparian management zones. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure appropriate operations in RMZs. Complete the table below describing retention in the RMZ.
RETENTION IN RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT AREAS - FPPR section 51 and 52(2)
Riparian I.D. and Class. / RMZ (m) / RRZ (m) / Proposed BA, SPH or Width of RMZ to be maintained intact / If tree removal will occur, describe the recommended species and characteristics of trees to be retained or removed from the RRZ and RMZ.
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT AREAS (RMAs) - FPPR section 50
Isroad construction proposed in riparian management areas within the FLTC or an associated RP? / Yes / No / If yes, describe the extent of road construction in the RMA and howit is consistent with FPPR section 50. Indicate the holder of the FLTC will be informed of the requirements under FPPR section 50. Show the approximate location on an applicable map. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure compliance with FPPR section 50.
FISHERIES SENSITIVE WATERSHED- GAR section 14 and FPPR section 8.1
Are any activities proposed within a fisheries sensitive watershed? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the fisheries sensitive watershed objectives. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC, RP or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with fisheries sensitive watershed objectives.
MAINTAINING STREAM BANK AND CHANNEL STABILITY ON S4, S5 and S6 STREAMS–FPPR section 52(2)
Isharvesting or site preparation proposed in the RMZ of anS4, S5 or S6 stream that is directly tributary to an S1, S2 or S3 stream and the activity is likely to contribute significantly tothe destabilization of the stream bank or the stream channel? / Yes / No / If yes,if the stream bank or channel is likely to be affected by proposed harvesting or site preparation activities, describe proposed retention of trees in the RMZ for the affected streams and any specific conditions to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure activities do not increase the likelihood of stream bank or stream channel instability. The contractor will be informed of the requirements under FPPR section 52(2).
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE STREAMS - FPPR section 53, GAR section 15 and FRPA sections 180 and 181
Are there temperature sensitive streams or direct tributaries to temperature sensitive streams within or adjacent to the proposed area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the requirements to retain trees and other vegetation that shade these streams. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with this requirement. The contractor will be informed of the need to maintain shade on applicable streams in accordance with FPPR section 53.
LAKESHORE MANAGEMENT ZONES- GAR section 6 and FRPA sections 180 and 181
Is harvesting and site preparation proposed within a lakeshore management zone within the proposedarea? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the lakeshore management zoneobjectives. Show the lakeshore management zone on the applicable map. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with lakeshore management zone objectives.
VISUAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES – GAR section 7,FRPA sections 180 and 181 and FPPR section 9.2
Is harvesting and site preparation proposed within a scenic area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with ‘visual quality objectives’. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with ‘visual quality objectives’.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES OR CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES IMPORTANT TO FIRST NATIONS – FPPR section 10
Indicate dates that each First Nation asserting an interest in the area was contacted and specify any information on cultural heritage resourcesrelated to the proposed area that the First Nation indicated wasimportant.
First Nation / Date Contacted / Important Cultural Heritage Resources Identified
Are there any known archaeological sites or cultural heritage resources that are important to First Nations within the proposed area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe boundary location features (i.e. setbacks) or any specific conditions that will be added to the site preparation contract or the FLTC to protect any known archaeological sites, suspected archaeological values or conserve or protect cultural heritage resources that are important to First Nations. Do not disclose the location of confidential sites.
INVASIVE PLANTS – FRPA section 47 and FPPR section 17
Is the introduction and spread of invasive plants likely as a result of the proposed harvesting or site preparation? / Yes / No / If yes, describe the requirements to be added to the FLTC, site preparation contract or an associated road permit to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive plants.
NATURAL RANGE BARRIERS – FRPA section 48 and FPPR section 18
Are there natural range barriers within the proposed area that are likely to be removed or rendered ineffective? / Yes / No / If yes, describe any requirements that will be added to the FLTC, site preparation contract or road permit to mitigate the effect of removing or rendering ineffective natural range barriers. Indicate the approximate location of the natural range barrier on the applicable map.
STREAM CROSSINGS- FPPR section 55
Willstream crossings be constructed within the proposedFLTC area or a RP providing access to the FLTC? / Yes / No / If yes,The contractor will be informed of the requirements thatstream crossings must be constructed and removed in accordance with FPPR section 55. Indicate the approximate location of the stream crossings to be constructed on the applicable map.
FISH PASSAGE AND PROTECTION OF FISH HABITAT - FPPR sections 56 and 57
Are there fish streams within or adjacent to the proposedFLTC area or a RP providing access to the FLTC? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the holder of the FLTC will be informed of the requirements to maintain fish passage and protect fish habitat in accordance with FPPR sections 56 and 57. Indicate, on the applicable map, the approximate location of the fish streams within or adjacent to the proposed FLTC area or the area of an associated road permit.
MAXIMUM CUTBLOCK SIZE – FPPR section 64
Does the NAR of the proposed FLTC area exceed the applicable maximum cutblock size? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation is consistent with the FPPR section 64. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract to ensure consistency with FPPR section 64. These requirements may be designed to ensure that after timber harvesting is substantially completed, the FLTC area resembles an opening that would result from a natural disturbance.
Note: An exemption from FPPR section 64 can be requested from the DM.
HARVESTING ADJACENT TO ANOTHER CUTBLOCK – FPPR section 65
Are there any adjacency issues with the proposed harvesting in the FLTC area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting is consistent with FPPR section 65. Note: An exemption from FPPR section 65 can be requested from the DM if the proposed FLTC will not comply with FPPR section 65.
WILDLIFE TREE RETENTION AREAS (WTRA) – FPPR section 66
Isan area equivalent to 7% of the total area under the FLTC beingestablished for wildlife tree retention? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the approximate map location and forest cover type that is being established as a wildlife tree retention area. If no, an exemption from FPPR section 66 must be obtained from the District Manager.
I.D.# / WTRA (ha) / WTRA timber type label (age, height, crown class, crown closure); describe wildlife tree values present; identify the approximate boundaries of the WTRA on the applicable maps.
Is it intended that the primary forest activities will retain dispersed trees? / Yes / No / If yes, describe the requirements to be added to the FLTC or site preparation contract which describe the species and characteristics or method of marking dispersed trees that are to be retained.
HARVESTING TREES FROM OF WILDLIFE TREE RETENTION AREAS (WTRA) – FPPR section 67
Is harvesting of trees from a wildlife tree retention area proposed? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the approximate map location where harvesting in an established wildlife tree retention area is proposed and why it is consistent with FPPR section 67. Note:If trees are proposed to be harvested from a WTRA and the associated cutblock has not developed attributes that are consistent with a mature seral condition, an exemption from FPPR section 67 must be obtained from the District Manager.
COARSE WOODY DEBRIS - FPPR section 68
Is it intended that the primary forest activities on the FLTC area will retain sufficient coarse woody debris after harvesting and site preparation is complete? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the holder of the FLTC will be advised of the FPPR section 68 requirement to leave 4 logs / ha, each being 2 m in length and7.5 cm in diameter at one end, or some greater amount of CWD to be specified in the FLTC and site preparation contract. If the intention is not to leave sufficient CWD, an exemption from FPPR section 68 must be obtained from the District Manager.
GENERAL WILDLIFE MEASURES (GWM)FOR SPECIES AT RISK OR REGIONALLY IMPORTANT WILDLIFE - GAR section 9 FPPR section 69
Are there general wildlife measures (GWM) [other than for an UWR or WHA], that apply to the proposed area? / Yes / No / If yes, describe how the proposed harvesting and site preparation will comply with the general wildlife measures. A copy of the applicable GWM will be provided and explained to the holder of the FLTC during the pre-work conference. Note:An exemption from complying with the GWM may be requested from the Ministry of Environment under FPPR section 92.
RESOURCE FEATURES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT FEATURES –GAR section 5 and FPPR section 70
Are there resource features or wildlife habitat features within or adjacent to the proposed area? / Yes / No / If yes,indicate the holder of the FLTC will be advised of the FPPR section 68 requirements to protect resource features and wildlife habitat features. Describe any requirements to be added to the FLTC, road permit or site preparation contract to ensure this protection.
USE OF NON-STATUS ROADS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A FLTC - FPPR section 79.2(1) - (3)
Will the planned harvesting require the use of non-status roads on the FLTC area? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the approximate location of these existing non-status roads on the appropriate map, ensure that the contractor is authorized to use the road and document the pre-existing condition of these roads to ensure the roads are left in a compatible condition (i.e. as good or better condition than the road was in before use).
USE OF FORESTSERVICE ROADS –FRPA section 22.1(7)(b) and FPPR section 80.1
Will the planned harvesting require the use of a Forest Service road? / Yes / No / If yes, describe the Forest Service road to be used and ensure the contractor is authorized to use the road and provides 5 clear days notice prior to using the road to the road use permit holder who is required to maintain the road or the district manager if there is no road use permit holder who maintains the road.
ROAD USE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FORESTROADS MAINTAINED BY ANOTHER LICENSEE –FRPA section 22.3
Will the planned harvesting require the use of road that another licensee is responsible to maintain? / Yes / No / If yes, ensure the contractor establishes a road use agreement with the person who is required to maintain the road.
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND DEACTIVATION OF ROADS - FPPR section 79,79.2(4), 39 and 40
Will the planned harvesting or site preparation require the construction of roads within the FLTC area or under a RP? / Yes / No / If yes, indicate the approximate location of the road construction on the appropriate maps including any existing non-status roads that will need to be reconstructed. Ensure the contractor is authorized to carry out any road construction (RP or FLTC), and is advised of the requirements to protect natural drainages and carry out revegetation under FPPR sections 39 and 40 as well as maintenance and deactivation under section 79 or 79.2(4).
NOTIFICATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF HARVESTING OR ROAD CONSTRUCTION - FPPR section 85
The contractor will be advised of the FPPR section 85requirements to notify the district manager prior to the commencement of operations.
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