Forest Management Plans (FMPs) are long term strategies for accessing timber from the Forest Management Unit (FMU) in a socially, economically, and environmentally acceptable way. The FMP will follow the CSA Z809-02 standards by adhering to sustainable forest management practices. The main components of an FMP include a classified landbase, growth and yield modeling, implementing management options and developing values, objectives, indicators, and targets (VOITs). To achieve the objectives of the FMP, management strategies influenced by public consultation will substantially help identify local-level forest VOITs which ensures the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainable forest management are addressed. Consultation and public participation are encouraged through every step of the FMP process. The FMP is implemented when all aspects are agreed upon and reviewed and granted approval by Alberta.
More information regarding the submission and content of these documents described above can be found at:
Planning Standard and Guidelines:
Forest management standards and guidelines | Alberta.ca