Special Investigation – SIR/44
August 2015

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Government, and its decision-makers, should not extend or approve FSPs that include:

• results, strategies and measures that are unenforceable,
• results or strategies that are not consistent to the extent practicable with government’s objectives, or
• measures that are not reasonable and appropriate.

2. Government should ensure that the public has at least one opportunity every five years for full review and comment on forest stewardship plans.

3. Government should establish a process for public review and comment on planned roads and cutblocks.

4. The ABCFP should ensure that forest professionals, and their employers, are cognizant of the forest professionals’ independent responsibilities regarding:

• results, strategies and measures that are measurable or verifiable,
• results or strategies that are consistent to the extent practicable with government’s objectives, and
• measures that are reasonable and appropriate.

Responses to Recommendations