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Orientation to LRMP--Instructors Guide

by Integrated Resource Planning Committee, Government of BC; co-published with Government of BC

106 pages; 3-hole punched & shrink wrap; includes 25 overhead transparency masters; catalogue #97-0020; ISBN 1-55212-261-1; US$11.93, C$18.36, EUR12.00, £8.30

One of a series of training modules for participants of LRMP processes in B.C. LRMPs are strategic land use planning processes under the Forest Practices Code. Not included are the participant workbooks (available from Trafford number 97-0021).

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About the LRMP process About LRMP Training Module Overview

About the LRMP process

Planning for land and resources in British Columbia, including LRMP, is evolving in new directions. Land and resource management decisions made without an overall plan are being replaced by planning at the regional, sub-regional (LRMP), and more local levels. Land and resource decisions formerly made unilaterally by single government agencies are being replaced by inter-agency processes that seek to consider all environmental, resource and socioeconomic values. Decisions with short-range perspectives are being replaced by decisions that seek to protect future generations by ensuring commitments of land and resources are sustainable in the long term. Planning decisions made through internal government agency processes are being replaced by decisions made through open, consensus-based processes involving full participation of the public and stakeholders.

About LRMP training and publications

Training is an essential foundation for the new land and resource management directions in B.C. Through training, participants can become more effective in their roles and responsibilities in the processes. They can better understand the benefits of these processes, and avoid many of the difficulties. The purpose of training is to increase the capabilities of all participants.

How can I find out more about LRMP training?
Training module development is coordinated, on behalf of the Integrated Resource Planning Committee, by Brian Fardoe, Strategic Forest Planning Section, Forest Practices Branch, Ministry of Forests, 1st Floor -1450 Government St., Victoria, BC V8W 3E7. Phone 250-356-5110, fax 387-6751, or email Brian.Fardoe@gems3.gov.bc.ca.

How is training delivered?
Interagency Planning Teams (IPTs) are responsible for developing and implementing LRMP table training plans. In support of IPTs, the Integrated Resource Planning Committee has developed the training modules listed below. In general, IPTs select and fund consultants to present training to LRMP tables.

What kinds of training materials are available?
LRMP training materials produced by the Integrated Resource Planning Committee include modules and publications. Instructor manuals are available for all training modules. Overheads and participant workbooks are also available for most modules.

Training modules:

• Orientation to LRMP
• Public Participation in LRMP
• First Nations:
  • Orientation to LRMP for First Nations
  • Interagency Management Committee Orientation to First Nations
  • LRMP Table Orientation to First Nations
  • LRMP Table Orientation to Local First Nations
• LRMP Process Management
• Scenario Development in LRMP

Publications:

• LRMP: Statement of Principles and Process
• Diamond LRMP- A Model Report
• Resource Analysis Guidelines
• Public Participation Guidelines
• Social and Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines

Who pays for the training materials?

• Note: These training materials and publications are available to IPTs, colleges, researchers and others. A fee is charged by the distributor (Trafford Publishing) to recover printing and order processing expenses only.
• Many of the publications are available to read on-line through accessing the Land Use Coordination Office's web site at http://www.luco.gov.bc.ca/lrmp/home.htm.

Module Overview

Description

The module uses examples from other LRMP processes, and provides copies of important documents and case examples. The module is designed to enable participants to participate freely in understanding the LRMP process.

Timing

This module may be used more than once during an LRMP process. It can be used to orient government staff who are organizing an LRMP project before it is approved. It can also be used later as new participants or the public join the process.

Audience

Training Team

Learning Objectives

• describe the purpose and basic elements of Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP);
• identify the major participants, their roles, and methods of involving them; and,
• outline the steps in LRMP and the products resulting from each.

Topics

• Key elements of LRMP including sub-regional planning level, integrated planning, sustainability, and consensus decisions.
• Participation in LRMP, including the roles of government, the public and First Nations.
• Nine steps of the LRMP process, including preliminary organization; plan initiation; information assembly; scenario development, building agreement; approval; implementation; monitoring and review; and amendment.

Key Themes

• a sub-regional planning process for lands and resources;
• an integrated planning process that considers all land use and resource management values;
• a process that seeks sustainability of environmental, economic and social values of lands and resources; and,
• a process that builds consensus on planning decisions wherever possible.

• Provincial government agencies provide technical and administrative support to LRMP processes and approve and implement LRMP plans. The federal and local governments may also play an active role in LRMP.
• Public groups with a key interest in local land and resource management issues are encouraged to participate in all stages of the LRMP process. Methods of participation are determined by participants.
• First Nations are encouraged to participate in the LRMP process. First Nations participation will not prejudice native claims.

Approach

This module assumes that participants have little or no prior knowledge of LRMP principles and processes. However, trainees are likely to be relatively experienced and knowledgeable about various aspects of land and resource management in general. They will likely have formed their own values about management of these lands and resources. The trainer should draw on the knowledge, experience and values of participants to provide as much information as possible, and then fill in the gaps as necessary. Key themes should be reinforced.

Ample time should be allowed for direct participation by the trainees. Participatory activities (questions to the group, small group exercises) should be used to draw out people who otherwise are not inclined to participate. The more vocal participants should not be allowed to dominate discussions.

An important goal of this module is to improve the comfort level and understanding of participants. Thus special attention should be paid to learning climate, with a warm-up exercise to start the workshop, energizer exercises when needed, adequate breaks, and extensive participation and interaction. Attention should also be given to evaluation during the sessions to maintain relevance and control pace.

A variety of teaching approaches should be used and a stimulating pace maintained.

How to Use this Module

Each unit can be delivered at different levels of depth, depending in the needs of participants. The trainer should consult with local organizers to evaluate participant needs and decide which units to emphasize.

Depending on time available, the content can be supplemented with material relevant to the particular LRMP to engage the interest of participants. For example, the unit on participation can include information on participating organizations.

The Integrated Resource Planning Committee will provide a communications package for short introductions of the LRMP process.

Estimated Time Allocations

The module includes participatory exercises as well as presentation notes that can be used to review and reinforce messages. Alternatively, some sections can be delivered using lecture-based techniques where participants are already familiar with the content.

The following is an estimate of the time required to complete various segments of the module. Times will vary depending on the size of the group, their previous experience with LRMP, learning climate, and other factors. Since one day may not be sufficient time to deliver the full module in many cases (4.0 to 6.5 hours in training time), the trainer and local organizers should decide on priorities.

Typical Schedule

8:30              Introduction
9:00              Key Elements
9:45                 Break
10:00             Key Elements (cont.)
10:45             Participation
11:45                Lunch
12:45                Energizer
13:00             Participation (cont.)
13:30             Steps in LRMP Process
14:30                Break
14:45             Steps in LRMP Process (cont.)
15:30             Summary
15:45             Evaluation
16:15             Finish

Training Materials

• guidelines developed for LRMP on public participation, resource analysis, etc.;
• examples of LRMP work, including terms of reference, reports and products from various LRMP processes; and,
• LRMP newsletters and other communications materials.

Lesson Plan Notes

1. Introduction
2. Key elements
3. Participation
4. Steps in the LRMP process
5. Summary
6. Evaluation