Water Stewardship Information Sources
| Citation | Clayoquot Sound Scientific Panel. 1994. Report of the Scientific Panel for Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot Sound. BC Ministry of Forests. |
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| Organization | FLNRO |
| URL | https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/slrp/lrmp/nanaimo/clayoquot_sound/archive/reports/clay1.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | The appointment of the Scientific Panel for Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot Sound was announced by Premier Mike Harcourt on October 22, 1993. The independent Scientific Panel for Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot Sound (also referred to in this document as the Clayoquot Scientific Panel, the Scientific Panel, or the Panel) was established in response to a recommendation from the Commission on Resources and Environment following the government’s April 13, 1993 decision on Clayoquot land use. The Panel's mandate is to review current forest management standards in Clayoquot Sound and make recommendations for changes and improvements. The goal of the Scientific Panel is to develop world-class standards for sustainable forest management by combining traditional and scientific knowledge. An important criterion in assembling the Clayoquot Scientific Panel was to find members who were independent of government, industry, and environmental organizations. Accordingly, the Panel includes: scientists expert in regional ecology and biodiversity; one chief and 3 elders of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation, who are authorities on traditional land and resource use; engineers and foresters experienced in forestry planning, management, and engineering; earth scientists with expertise in soils, slope stability, and hydrology; fisheries and wildlife biologists; a scenic resources, recreation, and tourism planner; and an ethnobotanist. An important criterion in assembling the expert team was to find members who were independent of government, industry, and environmental organizations. The Panel has met seven times since its formation, on each occasion for two or three days. Most of these 18 days of meetings were devoted to defining the Panel's task, developing its approach, and determining how such a diverse group would work together to integrate all issues and concerns. One meeting was a field trip to Clayoquot Sound, with particular attention given to NuuChah-Nulth land use. Guest speakers on topics central to the Panel's task have provided background information important to the Panel's work. The Panel has developed an operating protocol and set of guiding principles that reflect its collective view and will guide it in evaluating current standards and making recommendations. Particular effort has been expended to become familiar with the wide range of guidelines and current government initiatives that affect the region and the Panel’s activities. This task has been complicated by the considerable changes to the material within the Panel’s terms of reference. The task of reviewing existing local and international standards, and evaluating them against the guiding principles is underway. Important work has been completed on First Nations values and resource use in Clayoquot Sound. |
| Information Type | report |
| Regional Watershed | Vancouver Island South, Vancouver Island North |
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| Project status | complete |
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