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International UN Conf on Env’t. & Dev’t. 1992 Montreal Conf. on Sust. Dev’t.

(Montreal Process)Crit. & Indicators of Sust. Dev’t.

discussed

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International 1995 Santiago Chile-Santiago Declaration

7 national criteria, 67 indicators for defining, measuring and reporting on progress toward “conservation and sustainable management of temperate and boreal forests”

Canada is signatory to process

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International Montreal Process C&I

Criterion 4.0- Cons. of Soil and WaterIndicator 21- Significant

compaction or change in soil …Indicator 22- Significantly

diminished organic matter …

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National Canadian Council of Forest Ministers

(CCFM)uses C&I framework to meet Montreal

Process reporting obligations. compliance with local standards

realizes that regional standards

are desired

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Provincial CFSA – “MNR may direct forest

operations to be stopped or modified if the operations are causing or are likely to cause site damage that impairs or is likely to impair Crown Forest Sustainability” (S.55)

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Provincial Guidelines – Forest Management

Guidelines for the Protection of the Physical Environment 1997 (EA T&C 94b)site damage control tied to FMP STPBMP’s introduced“standards” left as option in

FMP production

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Provincial New “Stand and Site Guide”

standards (limits) for site damage defined

ensures compliance with standards. MNR Compliance Activities

(CFSA)

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Provincial req’t for Annual Compliance Plan

responsible for actioning non-compliant activities and affecting remedial activity

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Sustainable Forest License prepares FMP prepares Compliance Plan incorporates local or provincial standards effects compliance with standards either

directly or through third party

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Licensee Identify negative impacts on soils and

recognize potential sensitive sites Plan upcoming operations to minimize

disturbance

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Licensee Monitor during operations Report as req’d in compliance plans Training delivered to the operators

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Contractor ensure site protection by

selecting suitable equipment features/options

implementing correct operating techniques

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Contractor ensure site protection by

being aware of changing conditions ensuring operators understand local

rules for shutdown or how to modify operations to prevent soil damage.

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Supervisor ensure that harvesting contractor is trained

to recognize sensitive areas and where these areas are located on a cutblock.

ensure that rules for shutdown or modifying operations are understood and applied.

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Supervisor promote operating techniques that reduce

site damage co-ordinate harvesting equipment

e.g., provide alternative blocks

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Machine Operator know location of boundaries and sensitive

areas that may require a change in equipment

be aware of the operating conditions around the machine at all times,

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Machine Operator understand rules for shutdown, relocation,

or changes in operating technique operate machines to reduce unnecessary

travel and maneuvering on a cutblock.