Forest policy in Newfoundland and Labrador

Nazir, Mohammad; Moores, Len

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“…Since 1990, there has been more focus on sustainable management, with commitments to ecosystem-based management, an open public consultation process and an adaptive management approach to concerns (Nazir and Moores 2001). Forest research is shifting from descriptive to a more adaptive management approach, identifying ecosystem management, forest practices, society's values and forest stress and change as major priorities (Moores 2002).…”

Section: Forest Ecosystem Management and Recent Forest Managementmentioning

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The forests and woodlands of Labrador, Canada: ecology, distribution and future management

Roberts

Simon

Deering

2006

Ecological Research

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Labrador, Canada is the last relatively undeveloped landmass of Boreal and subarctic Canada. Its land area is over 288,000 km 2 , with less than 1% developed, and a human population of below 30,000. Labrador is greater than 60% forest-and woodlandcovered and over 30% tundra, soil and rock barrens. We review the ecology and distribution of forests, woodlands, and related vegetation of Labrador within the context of climate, forest site index, landform, soils, and disturbance. Recent ecosystem management through a public planning process with emphasis on past and future comanagement and development with traditional and western scientific principles is currently underway. Plant-animal interactions, traditional uses by aboriginal groups, and early history are also reviewed.

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Section: Forest Ecosystem Management and Recent Forest Managementmentioning

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The forests and woodlands of Labrador, Canada: ecology, distribution and future management

Roberts

Simon

Deering

2006

Ecological Research

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“…Innu leaders appeared willing to engage in forest management planning, without waiting for the finalization of other political and legal processes. Similarly, the DNR made an early commitment to EM and to collaboration, showing flexibility in the contents and structure of formal plans (Nazir and Moores 2001). Low industrial demand for Labrador timber and the absence of commitments meant that DNR was able to reduce harvesting targets in response to Innu concerns.…”

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“…In 1991, a conflict over construction of a logging road was resolved when the Provincial Premier promised that the Innu Nation would be consulted about all future forestry development. In 1996, the DNR launched a provincial forest strategy focused on ecosystem-based management with a three-tiered planning process and community and business participation in planning teams (Nazir and Moores 2001). In 2001, an agreement between the Province and the Innu Nation laid the basis for closer cooperation (Forsyth et al 2003), with a second agreement in 2003 leading to direct Innu involvement in the preparation of subsequent forest management plans.…”

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Ecosystem management and forestry planning in Labrador: how does Aboriginal involvement affect management plans?

2011

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Aboriginal peoples are increasingly being invited to participate in sustainable forest management processes as a means of including their knowledge, values, and concerns. However, it is justifiable to ask if this participation does lead to changes in forest management plans and to outcomes in management activities. We review four forest management plans over 10 years (1999)(2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009) in Labrador, Canada, to determine if increasing involvement by the Aboriginal Innu Nation has led to changes in plan content. We also compare these plans with three plans from another forest management district where there is no Innu presence and with two provincial forest strategies . Analysis shows that Labrador plans prepared since 2000, when the Innu and the provincial government established a collaborative process, are different from all other plans reviewed. Four principal characteristics distinguish these plans: a structure based around ecological, cultural, and economic landscapes, a network of cultural and ecological protected areas, increased attention to social and cultural values, and greater emphasis on research and monitoring. This suggests that Innu involvement has in fact influenced the contents of these plans, developing an innovative approach to implementing ecosystem management and demonstrating the utility of involving Aboriginal peoples in forest management planning processes.Résumé : Les nations autochtones sont de plus en plus souvent invitées à participer aux processus de gestion durable des forêts afin que leur savoir, leurs valeurs et leurs préoccupations soient intégrés à ces démarches. Cependant, on peut se demander si cette participation fait une différence dans les plans d'aménagement et dans la nature des réalisations qui en dé-coulent. Nous avons donc passé en revue quatre plans d'aménagement appliqués au Labrador, Canada, durant la décennie 1999-2009 afin de déterminer si la contribution croissante de la nation Innue a induit des changements au contenu de ces plans. Nous les avons aussi comparés à trois autres plans dans des districts de gestion forestière où les Innus sont absents et à deux stratégies forestières provinciales. L'analyse montre que les plans conçus depuis 2000, lorsque les Innus du Labrador et le gouvernement provincial ont établi un processus collaboratif, se démarquent de tous les autres plans considérés. Quatre caractéristiques principales distinguent ces plans : une structure s'articulant autour des paysages écologique, culturel et éco-nomique, un réseau d'aires protégées servant des fins culturelles et écologiques, une attention accrue aux valeurs sociales et culturelles et une plus grande emphase accordée à la recherche et au monitoring. Cela suggère que l'implication des Innus a, dans les faits, influencé le contenu des plans tout en permettant de développer une approche innovante afin de mettre en oeuvre une gestion écosystémique et de démontrer l'utilité de la participation des nations autochtones aux processus de planificatio...

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“…Again using the example of Newfoundland and Labrador, forest management plans for each management district are prepared through a consultative process, which involves a planning team comprised of government, industry and interested organizations and individuals. The principles of sustainable development and environmental protection are key considerations in this planning process Duinker 1998, Nazir andMoores 2001). It has been suggested by some that the potential environmental effects of forest management can therefore be adequately dealt with by the forestry community itself, without requiring EAs of proposed forestry operations (e.g., Taylor 1990).…”

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Environmental assessment of forestry in Canada

Bonnell¹

2003

The Forestry Chronicle

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Environmental assessment (EA) is widely used as a means of identifying and addressing the potential environmental effects of proposed development activities. This paper provides an overview of EA and its application to forest management in Canada. Forestry planning processes in Canada generally include consideration of environmental issues and stakeholder participation, and therefore incorporate key aspects of EA as part of the planning exercise. EA review can, however, provide an opportunity to further assess and consider the potential environmental effects of proposed forestry activities, as required, as well as involve other relevant parties in decision-making. Key words: environmental assessment, forest management, planning, Canada.

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Forest policy in Newfoundland and Labrador

Cited by 5 publications

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The forests and woodlands of Labrador, Canada: ecology, distribution and future management

The forests and woodlands of Labrador, Canada: ecology, distribution and future management

Ecosystem management and forestry planning in Labrador: how does Aboriginal involvement affect management plans?

Environmental assessment of forestry in Canada

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