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First Nations Orientation to LRMP--Participant Package (overheads)

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

21 pages; 3-hole punched & shrink wrap; catalogue #97-0025; ISBN 1-55212-270-0; US$6.00, C$8.41, EUR5.50, £3.80

One of a series of training modules for participants of Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) processes in British Columbia. LRMPs are strategic land use planning processes under the Forest Practices Code.

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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

Objective

To orient local First Nations to the LRMP process, and potential benefits and opportunities that they may wish to pursue within the process, and to:

1. To establish an open atmosphere for communications and begin the dialogue between the LRMP process and local First Nations.

2. To establish a communications mechanism for this process including: designated First Nations contact; designated LRMP contact; meeting schedule (at least the next one); and an information exchange process.

3. Identify capacity of local First Nations to participate as contractors in the LRMP process, e.g., mapping areas of interest.

Key Themes

LRMP is an integrated planning process:

• for defined sub-regional land units.
• that takes place over 18-24 months.
• supported by an Interagency Planning Team (IPT) with representatives from federal, provincial, local and First Nations governments.
• that considers all land and resource management values.
• that builds consensus on planning decisions wherever possible.
• consists of a series of 9 steps resulting in 7 major products.

It may be worthwhile for local First Nations to participate in the LRMP because the process provides opportunities to:

• plan land and resource values as an integrated whole.
• protect lands and resources that a First Nation may have interests in.
• build positive working relationships with all other local resource management interests, i.e., neighbours.
• develop professional working alliances with government agencies.
• develop internal capacity, that will be required after treaty settlement, without prejudicing outstanding treaties and aboriginal rights.
• use consensus-based decision-making.
• create meaningful employment through the delivery of products required in planning process.
• identify and address specific concerns regarding participation in the process.
• explore employment creation options.

Timing

Ideally, this module should be delivered while the LRMP is being defined and before module 2 is delivered to the IAMC. This module may have to be delivered more than once for each LRMP, i.e., for different groups of First Nations. This will depend on local First Nations' historical alliances and political positions.

Contents of Lesson Plans

A. Introduction

B. LRMP Overview

1. LRMP Process

2. Relationship to other initiatives

3. Who is involved?

C. Potential Roles of First Nations

D. Steps in the LRMP Process

E. Shared Goals of First Nations and the Province

F. Potential Benefits and Opportunities for First Nations

G. Summary

H. Closing

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