A Forestry Management Planning Strategy for Remote Communities

Download or read book A Forestry Management Planning Strategy for Remote Communities written by G. David Puttock and published by Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. : Great Lakes Forestry Centre. This book was released on 1998 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This forest management framework provides Aboriginal communities with the necessary information and format to develop a long-term and integrated resource management plan. It is designed to be adapted as part of small-scale forestry operations to supply wood chips for burning in biomass heating facilities. The framework allows individual communities to modify the format to suit their needs. The report includes information with respect to the importance of planning, definitions of terms, and plan component parts such as land description, community objectives, traditional knowledge, inventory data, sustainable harvest levels, and plan monitoring. A model forest is described as a reference example based on clearly identified community goals and holistic land & resource management objectives. Sample data & information tables are provided along with a process to assist with developing a training strategy for community members. Planning costs are estimated and formulas are presented to allow preparation of cost estimates & budgets to suit community needs.