1.1. Change from timber-centric volume to values-based forest management model, and removal of the “without unduly reducing the supply of timber” from objectives in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (FPPR);

1.2. Development of new objectives and review of resource values identified under FRPA and FPPR to reflect Indigenous knowledge, values, and principles;

1.3. Access to funding for First Nations’ guardianship and compliance-monitoring programs;

1.4. End to the use of pesticides and herbicides;

1.5. Engagement with First Nations on the development of provincial stocking standards and reforestation practices to reflect Indigenous priorities;

1.6. The province must fulfill its commitment to involve First Nations in the development of forest policies, including legislative and regulatory review as part of their commitment to the implementation of UNDRIP. This must include involvement in the drafting of changes, and reporting out on how Indigenous input was incorporated and reflected.

1.7. Full review of definitions and expansion of current management objectives under FRPA and the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation for all resource values, with the full involvement of First Nations, to incorporate and protect culturally important ecosystems, Indigenous values, and principles;

1.8. Adoption of ecosystem-based management practices that support holistic forest management practices and reflect Indigenous practices, principles, and values;

1.9. Access to resources for Nations to increase their governance capacity that is required to play a meaningful role in development of forest management objectives and practices.

2020 Recommendations for Change (Public)

`2020 Recommendations for Change (Public)`