All the companies involved in the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan would like to extend their wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy new year! We look forward to continuing our work on developing the FMP with stakeholders and communities in 2019. Check back for new Engagement Opportunities as they are posted in the new year.
Indigenous consultation for the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan has progressed to the VOIT stage (Values-Objectives-Indicators-Targets). VOITs are performance indicators designed to manage for values by setting targets in the forest management plan and reporting on progress in achieving those targets. VOITs provide harvest planning direction to meet targets for water, wildlife, vegetation, and more.
A Slave Lake Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be held on June 21, 2018 at the Government of Alberta Fire Centre in Slave Lake. A light supper (BBQ) will be provided beginning at 6:00 pm with the meeting from 7:00-9:00 pm. The following topics will be covered:
The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan will hold an Open House in Slave Lake on May 30, 2018. Visit us at the Royal Canadian Legion from 5:00 - 8:00 pm to learn more about the plan, see proposed VOITs, and provide feedback. See Engagement Opportunities for more information.
The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan will hold an Open House in Valleyview on April 28, 2018. Visit us at the Freson Bros from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to learn more about the plan, see proposed VOITs, and provide feedback. See Engagement Opportunities for more information.
The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan will hold an Open House in Swan Hills on April 26, 2018. Visit us at the Keyano Center from 4:00 - 7:00 pm to learn more about the plan, see proposed VOITs, and provide feedback. See Engagement Opportunities for more information.
The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan will have booths at two upcoming trade shows in north central Alberta. Introductory information will be available as well as the VOITs (Values, Objectives, Indicators, and Targets). Visitors will have a chance to learn about forest management and provide public input. See Engagement Opportunities for more information.
Visit us at the High Prairie Gun & Sportsman Show April 21st-22nd, 2018 and the Slave Lake Outdoor Adventure Trade Show May 4th-5th, 2018!
June, 2017 marked the beginning of official Lesser Slave Lake Regional Forest Management Plan consultation between the Companies and the 15 Government of Alberta (GoA)-directed First Nation and Métis Settlement communities. A Project Introduction package was delivered to each community that included an introductory letter, a consultation process description, a detailed Plain Language Information Package (including an overview map), a copy of the Terms of Reference, and a copy of the GoA consultation requirement letter the Companies received.
