British Columbia’s Master Logger Program
Jan 20, 2016
British Columbia’sMaster Logger Program
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In the beginning ...
Two years ago there was discussion that there really wasn’t any training on the “why” behind Code requirements.
The new Results Based Code will reduce the role of legislation,
Other avenues are needed to address forest stewardship.
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The initial vision was …
A program that would:
Create 25,000 knowledgeable and empowered loggers
Empower loggers to assist in meeting forest stewardship objectives
Be totally voluntary
Include strong incentives
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Acceptance
Feasibility study in BC found 77% of loggers and logging supervisors in favour of the initiative
Reviewed other jurisdictions, and found benefits including: fewer water quality issues improved marketability reduced need for future regulation
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Potential benefits
By training 90,000 forestry workers, Sweden was able to reduce and simplify (1994) its legislation and maintain Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).
By embedding environmental stewardship and principles into the forest industry culture, the Master Logger program could provide a level playing field to the industry by raising under-performers to the same level of commitment as exemplary performers
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Results Based Code
In order for a results-based code to be successful in the long term, licensees must ensure their operations meet high environmental standards.
One of the most effective ways of ensuring that high environmental standards are met is to ensure loggers are aware of the fundamentals of forest stewardship.
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Incentives:
The program would: Enable immediate decisions on the groundReduce equipment downtime and moves Improve protection of soil productivity, water
quality, etc.Provide evidence of due diligence
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It would gives the logger perspective
The program would answer questions such as:
What stewardship means to the logger as a contractor, parent and community member
How a logger can make a positive difference for the environment
What is the role of the logger in forest stewardship?
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A collective vision of what could be ...
After discussion with other agencies, it was clear that forest stewardship was only one aspect of the many other skills that a logger might use. For example:
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So the idea of bringing all the pieces in to a single program was born.
For lack of a better term, right now we’re calling it the master logger program.
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Where to start?
Much of the program already exist:
Fire suppression
Occupational First Aid
Management Systems
WHIMIS
Chainsaw safety and operation
etc
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Forest Stewardship Module
Forest Practices Branch felt that Forest Stewardship training was the key gap.
Forest Stewardship is: Water Management Biodiversity Hardwoods Culturally Modified Trees Soil Protection Leave Tree Retention Principles Wind Firmness Design
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Working together
We have no intention of replacing existing training, in fact if a group or licensee is building something or starting to build something then we would work with them.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Woodlands Operations Learning Foundation (WOLF)
Kamloops TSA - Certification co-ordination
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Benefits
Puts BC in a leadership role.
Strengthens sustainable forest management.
Enhanced marketing opportunities.
Sends a powerful message, through a convincing messenger.
Provides a new standard for forest workers in British Columbia.
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Benefits (continued)
Lower costs through increased productivity.
Supports the requirements of Certification.
Builds greater understanding.
Improves communication.
Gives the forest worker additional pride in what he/she is doing.
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Benefits (continued)
Improves the public’s understanding.
If a mill closes, welders, pipe-fitters, accountants, foresters, technicians ... are able to show new employers their qualifications, but a logger has nothing. In future, they would be able to show that they are a Master Logger.
Facilitates a successful Results-based Code and one plan approval.
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Linkages
Master Logger Program
SustainableForest
Management
Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission
(ITAC)Secondary School Apprenticeship
Program (SSAP)Career Technical Centre
Program (CTC)
Criteria & Indicators
Communicationand
Marketing
CertificationISO, CSAFSC, SFI
Results Based Code
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Certification
ISO/CSA requires that all personnel … have received appropriate training.
A SFI Qualified Logging Professional is "a person whose training and experience qualifies him or her to engage in the business of harvesting ...”.
FSC requires that managers provide opportunities for employees to upgrade their skills in order to facilitate advancement ...
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Adaptability
Due to operation types, roles of the worker, location and other factors, training can be tailored to local conditions.
Government funding currently available for development costs of stewardship module
Industry may elect to develop other private sector initiatives that meet the same objectives, to work together on the Master Logger Program, or no action.
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Advantages:
Voluntary program
Licensees may tailor to their specific circumstances
Available for pilot spring 2002.
Looking to partnerships and outside funding to defray costs