Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP)

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

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

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

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

Resource Values Being Monitored Minimum targets Priority based Development Stand-level Biodiversity Cultural Heritage Landscape-level Biodiversity Riparian (fish) Soils Resource Features Water Quality Timber Multi-Resource Visual Quality Forage Wildlife   Published Not Published In progress

FREP Sampling Locations

How the Program Works

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

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

Data Collection Field staff Training Data quality checks Data verification

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

Continued improvement: Communication to maximize use of data and findings Uses of FREP Professional Reliance Results Based Forestry Climate Change Compliance & Enforcement Knowledge of Land Base Policy & Legislation Certification Cumulative Effects

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

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

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

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Communicating FREP Results

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

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

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