PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION SESSION

FOR THE APRIL 5, 2014 EXAM

WHY HAVE AN EXAM?

• The College is required by law to hold an annual jurisprudence exam for new applicants

• The exam is not intended to restrict membership or to prevent you from joining the College.

• It is simply a forum for you to demonstrate your academic knowledge as a forestry practitioner.

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WHY WRITE THE EXAM?

• With the formation of the new RFT (Registered Forest Technologist) Register you are no longer required to write and pass the exam

• Once you successfully pass the exam (and meet the other requirements) you will be entered onto the RPFT (Registered Professional Forest Technologist) Register

• This gives you signing authority, right to title and may be a requirement of your employment

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EXAM DETAILS – DATE & TIME

Starts at 0900 hrs, April 5, 2014 at all locations • Primary session will be in Edmonton, at the NAIT

Campus – Industrial Technology Building V – Room V322 – 11762 – 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta – Maps at the end of this presentation

• Secondary locations if requested – Final Locations to be announced – Locations will be dependent on demand and facility

availability

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OBJECTIVE OF INFORMATION SESSION

• To provide participants with information regarding: – Details of the exam – The format of the exam questions – General information about the areas and activities

the questions were developed from – Material & references to focus study efforts – Recommended study time-line

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HOW TO USE THIS POWERPOINT

• A .PDF copy of this powerpoint will be added to the CAPFT website on the Exam page as well as a recorded video copy of the session

• If you have registered for the study session this powerpoint will have been emailed to you the morning of the session

• The book icons are links to the web pages of documents that will aid you in your studies.

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EXAM DETAILS – OUTLINE

• 16 questions • Must answer 10 of the 16 questions • 2 mandatory, your choice of other 8 • Each question may have several parts in a

variety of formats • The exam is worth 100 marks • Must obtain 65% to pass

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EXAM DETAILS – FORMAT

• Questions are formatted into: – True/False – Multiple choice – Short answer – Check the correct statement(s) – Matching

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EXAM DETAILS – CONTENT

• 2 mandatory questions pertain to any or all of the following: – CAPFT Bylaws – Code of Conduct – Duties as a RPFT – Continuing Competency Program – Membership requirements

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EXAM DETAILS – CONTENT Remaining questions chosen from several areas

and activities:

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ALBERTA TENURE SYSTEM

HARVESTING (OPERATING GROUND RULES)

REGENERATION SURVEYS (RSA)

CAPFT COMPLAINTS PROCESS

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

WILDFIRE PREVENTION

WILDLIFE ALBERTA LAND STEWARDSHIP ACT

FORESTS ACT TIMBER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL LEGISLATION

RANGE MANAGEMENT

BIODIVERSITY MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE

FOREST & PRAIRIE PROTECTION ACT AND REGS

OIL/GAS EXPLORATION & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

EXAM DETAILS – READING LIST • The Reading List is a list of documents that contain

material that may be tested

• Most of the documents on the Reading List are available from the Queen’s Printer or the Government of Alberta’s website

• Links are provided in the list, however the links often change, especially those for the Queen’s Printer and Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development so you may have to find them again

https://www.capft.ca/professional-examination/

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EXAM DETAILS – ESRD MANUALS

• The main Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development web-page for all Forest Management Activities:

http://esrd.alberta.ca/lands-forests/forest-management/default.aspx

• The main manuals used by ESRD for Forest Management:

http://esrd.alberta.ca/lands-forests/forest-management/forest-management-manuals-

guidelines.aspx

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EXAM DETAILS - STUDYING • Choose at least ten areas from the Reading List in

which to focus your studies (in addition to the mandatory material)

• The areas you choose should be areas you are familiar with through work, school or interest

• View the associated documents on the Reading List, download the Study Document

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EXAM DETAILS - STUDYING • Choose at least ten areas from the Reading List in

which to focus your studies (in addition to the mandatory material)

• The areas you choose should be areas you are familiar with through work, school or interest

• View the associated documents on the Reading List, download the Study Document

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EXAM DETAILS – STUDYING

• You may find some information that is not current in the study materials.

• Please forward any discrepancies to the Exam Director for clarification

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EXAM DETAILS - STUDYING

• You will not be tested on your ability to memorize material word for word

• You will be expected to provide a reasonable interpretation and an understanding of the intent and application of the material

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EXAM DETAILS - MARKING • Exams will be marked promptly by an exam committee

• Committee is formed of RPFT’s from a variety of

backgrounds

• Results will be returned as soon as possible, often within a week or two (last three exams were next day)

• Disputes will be handled promptly, by way of a review

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EXAM DETAILS – RE-WRITING

• In the instance where you are not successful in writing the exam (65% pass) you will have two additional opportunities to re-write

• If you do not successfully complete the exam after the third writing you will be asked to arrange for additional tutoring and mentoring before you are allowed to write again

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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS

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WHAT IS “PROFESSIONAL”? • profession n. 1 a vocation or calling, esp. one that

involves some branch of advanced learning or science (the medical profession). 2 a body of people engaged in a profession

• professional adj. 1 of or belonging to or connected with a profession. 2a having or showing the skill of a professional, competent. b worthy of a professional (professional conduct) 3 engage in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation

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WHAT IS PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATION?

• Provincial statute passed by Legislature • It is a privilege granted by government that

delegates • self-governance responsibilities to a profession • Establishes public accountability • Only granted when public interest served • Market advantages through protected titles or

exclusive practice rights

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROFESSION • Establish fair and credible registration requirements

– education and/or experience requirements

• Continuing Competency Program

• Define complaint investigation process

• Formalize discipline and appeals

• Establish standards of practice

• Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

• Investigate complaints and undertake appropriate disciplinary action

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REGULATED FORESTRY PROFESSION ACT

• Proclaimed on April 25, 2002

• 3 regulations – Registered Professional Forest Technologists

regulation – Registered Professional Foresters regulation – Expenses and Review Fees regulation

• Establishes 2 self-governing organizations – College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists – College of Alberta Professional Foresters

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KEY PRINCIPLES OF RFPA • Regulated members have right to title only:

– RPFT, RFT, FTT

• Public Accountability – 25% of Council and Hearing Tribunals public members – Hearings open to the public

• Emphasis on competence – Education benchmark for registration – Continuing Competence Program

• Mandatory Registration

• Education, practicing forestry on Alberta public land

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MORE KEY PRINCIPLES OF RFPA • Complaint Process (Part 4)

– Alternative Complaints Resolution (ACR) Process – Peer review

• Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

• Practice Permits – Issued annually – May impose conditions

• Unique legislation – Grants both Foresters and Forest Technologists equal

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REGULATED FORESTRY PROFESSIONAL - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

• Annex 2 of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard specifies the role of the regulated forestry professional in forest management (pages 79-80 of the document)

• It details the purpose of RFP validation and specifies what is needed (approval, appraisal, acceptance) on a variety of documents

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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS

• Our Vision “forested land managed by professionals who

care” • Our Mission “the College of Alberta Professional Forest

Technologists will promote the professional management of all forested land in the Province of Alberta”

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OBJECTIVES • to promote, encourage, and affect education and

training of the membership in all matters relating to or affecting their profession;

• to endeavor to secure a stronger degree of recognition in the profession of forestry for members of the CAPFT;

• to cultivate an esprit de corps within the ranks of forest technologists and forest technicians in all disciplines/practices of forestry within the province of Alberta;

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OBJECTIVES

• to present a strong and unified voice for the pursuit of professional conduct and ethics within the technical field of forestry;

• to provide an opportunity for the gathering of members; and,

• to promote and afford the opportunity of interaction and technology transfer activities.

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COLLEGE STRUCTURE • Council

– President – Past President – Vice President – 7 Directors or Councilors – 3 Public Members – 2 Non-voting Appointees

• Various Committees

• Executive Director/Registrar

• Executive Assistant

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WHO SHOULD REGISTER • Mandatory Registration

– Meet educational requirements – NAIT Forest Technology

– Practicing Forestry as per definition – Provide professional services on public land

• 3 exceptions – Regulated member of another college – Student of a regulated profession – Authorized to “provide professional services on public

land” under another statute

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TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

• Regulated Members: – Meet registration requirements:

• NAIT Forest Technology Diploma or its recognized equivalent • Practicing Forestry on Alberta Public Land • Citizen requirements • Good character and reputation

• Non-regulated Members:

– Do not meet registration requirements • Associate Members – less that 2 years forestry education • Student – enrolled in a technical forestry program • Non Practicing Members – not practicing forestry

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REGISTERS • All members are entered on a register:

– 1 Register for all Non-Regulated Members • Student • Associate • Non Practicing • Honorary

• 4 Registers for Regulated Members – Registered Professional Forest Technologists Register – Registered Forest Technologist Register – Temporary Register – Forest Technologist-In-Training Register

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REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGIST (RPFT) REGISTER

• Meet all registration requirements – Education benchmark – NAIT Forest Technology – Practicing forestry on Alberta public land – Citizenship – Good character and reputation

• Have satisfied requirements of professional exam • Right to Title

– RPFT

• Eligible for Professional Signoff • Holds a valid Annual Practice Permit

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REGISTERED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST (RFT) REGISTER

• A transferring full professional forest technologist from another professional organization in another province or a FTT with 24 months post graduate work experience who will satisfy the requirements of membership, except for having passed the professional examination.

• He or she is required to sign a declaration stating that he or she will become familiar with the applicable Alberta legislation within 60 days and will not practice outside his or her area of knowledge.

• May choose to challenge exam • Not eligible for professional signoffs. • May use Professional Title of RFT • Issued an annual Practice Permit (may be with conditions)

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TEMPORARY REGISTER • Primary residence outside of Alberta • Meets citizenship and character requirements • Must demonstrate competence • Provide reason and length of time registration required • May remain on Temporary Register for 12 consecutive

months • Not required to satisfy professional exam requirements • Issued an annual Practice Permit

– Conditions may be imposed • May use RFT title • Not eligible for professional signoffs

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FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS-IN-TRAINING (FTT) REGISTER

• Satisfies the requirements of membership except: – has not satisfied requirements of professional examination – Does not meet the 24 months of post graduate work

experience • May remain on register until 24 months of post

graduate experience is confirmed, then moved to RFT Register

• Issued a valid practice permit • May use title of Forest Technologist-In-Training (FTT) • Not eligible for signoffs • May challenge the exam if 24 months is completed

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CAPFT – CODE OF ETHICS

• CAPFT Bylaws – Article 9 Code of Ethics • Guiding principles • Duties of a College Member • Duties to the Public • Duties to an employer or client • Review Article 9 CAPFT Bylaws: https://www.capft.ca/article-9-ethics/ • Regulated Forestry Profession Act – Part 8 –

Regulations, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice

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CAPFT – CODE OF CONDUCT

• Elaborates on the ethics

• Breaks them down into commentary (explanation) and standards of practice (application)

• Code of conduct CAPFT website https://www.capft.ca/code-of-conduct/

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CAPFT - COMPLAINTS • Complaints Manual

– Responsibilities of the Complaints Director – Who can file a complaint – Timelines of the complaint process – Investigation process

• Regulated Forestry Profession Act – Part 4 –

Divisions 1- 6 https://www.capft.ca/membership/complaints-

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CAPFT – CONTINUING COMPETENCY PROGRAM

• Have an understanding of the Continuing Competency Program – Purpose – Continuing competency activities

• Membership requirements https://www.capft.ca/cc-program/

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READING LIST – OTHER ACTS AND REGULATIONS

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FORESTS ACT

• Need to know the purpose of the Forests Act, how it is broken up, and its contents.

• Forests Act Key Components – Part 1 – Administration – Part 2 – Crown Timber – Part 2.1 – ALSA Regional Plans – Part 4 – Offences and Penalties – Part 5 – Appeals

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FORESTS ACT

• Part 1 – Administration – Discusses authority – Unauthorized use and harvest

• Part 2 – Crown Timber – Defines timber tenure system – Linkages with other Acts – Requirements for cutting & transporting timber

products

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FORESTS ACT • Part 2.1 – ALSA Regional Plans

– Relation to ALSA Regional Plans

• Part 4 – Offences and Penalties – Forest land use regulation penalties – Public disclosure of information relating to

contraventions and offenders • Part 5 – Appeals

– Process by which decisions made under any part of the Forests Act can be disputed

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TIMBER MANAGEMENT REGULATION

• Timber Management Regulation – Part 1 Quotas – Part 2 Sales – Part 3 Other permits – Part 4 Crown charges – Part 5 Timber harvesting – Part 5.1 Transport of Lumber – Part 6 Reforestation – Part 7 Miscellaneous

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FOREST MANAGEMENT

• Be able to explain the relationship between Acts and Regulations. – Forests Act enables forest management in terms of

legal authorities and powers – Timber Management Regulation and policy are used

to implement and administer the Forests Act • Have an understanding of what Forest

Management Directives are. – Attempt to clearly describe the policy and procedures

expected with respect to certain activities – Does not supersede legislation

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ALBERTA FOREST TENURE SYSTEM

• Forest Management Agreement • Coniferous Timber Quota • Deciduous Timber Allocation • Commercial Timber Permit • Coniferous Community Timber Permit • Local Timber Permit • Forest Product Tag

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ALBERTA FOREST TENURE SYSTEM

• For each tenure be able to identify: • Length of term • Reforestation requirements • Harvest authority • Harvest volumes if applicable • Other requirements i.e. GDP required, area or

volume based...

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KNOW THIS DOCUMENT!!

REFORESTATION • Reforestation Standards of Alberta

– Establishment Surveys – Performance Surveys

• Describe the purposes of the Regeneration Standards

• Outline Industry reforestation obligations • Understand Part 6, Division 2 of TM Regs • State why Alberta has imposed Regeneration

Standards

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REFORESTATION

• Establishment & Performance Surveys – Describe timelines for both – Describe applicable type of openings – Know what variables are measured

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OPERATING GROUND RULES • Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground

Rules – highlight important management purposes – define operating & planning purposes – standards for timber harvest, road development,

reforestation & integration of timber harvesting with other forest uses.

• Comprised of 12 sections – each section has subsections with an objective(s) – under each have understanding of these objectives

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OPERATING GROUND RULES • Section 6 – Watershed Protection

– Purpose is to manage the implications of timber operations on Water quality, quantity & Flow regime

– Defines watercourse classifications • have a detailed understanding of the watercourse

classifications – large & small permanent, transitional, intermittent,

ephemeral, water source areas, lakes, oxbow lakes • standards and guidelines for operating practices

to protect water quality and riparian values .

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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

• Water Act • Regulations – Ministerial and Offences &

Penalties – Ministerial Schedule 1 & 2, crossings/installation

exemptions

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Water Act Ministerial Regs

Offences & Penalties

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

• Code of Practice for Watercourse Crossings – purpose of the Code – what activities does the Code apply to – Know classes of water bodies (A-D) – Know types of crossings (1-5) – Know difference between role of the Aquatic

Environment Specialist & Engineering Technical Specialist

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BED & SHORE • Bed and Shore

– Know the bed and shore zones – How to determine boundary of bed and shore

ownership – Who determines boundaries – Based on descriptors indentify Flowing

Watercourse & Standing Water body

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Public Lands Act Shorelands

BED & SHORE • Be able to match bed & shore activity with

applicable act. – Dredging, vegetation management, grazing, erosion

etc. – Public Lands Act, Water Act, Federal Approval

• Alberta Wetland policy

– Created in response to the growing loss of wetlands – Intent is to conserve slough/marsh wetlands in a

natural state

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INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

• What is the ICS – System that uses objectives to manage an incident

• Principal Functions • Position Responsibilities

– General Staff – Command Staff

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ICS Manual

ICS Test

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

• Resource Management • Unified Command • Requirements of running a unified command • Information Flow • Incident Action Plan

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FOREST PROTECTION • Forest and Prairie Protection Act

– what is the Act designed for – jurisdiction details

• Forest and Prairie Protection Regulations Part I and Part II – understand what each part is designed for and the

contents of each

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Act Regs Part I

Regs Part II

FOREST PROTECTION • Components of a fire control plan

– Forest companies – Oil and Gas companies

• Wildfire Prevention – Education, Engineering, Enforcement – FireSmart Landscapes

• Recognition of interactions of impacts of fire • Landscape assessment to evaluate impact of fire • Alberta FireSmart Landscape Task Force

Wildfire Prevention Page

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WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

• Detection Program • Describe wildfire detection agents

– fixed, aerial, public, planned/unplanned, gov. staff, public aircraft, industry, dept. aircraft

– detection objective for planned detection is to report any smoke within five minutes or less

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WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

• The Spatial Fire Management System is used for presuppression preparedness planning

* Name 3 other uses – i.e. ignition probability, wildfire threat, head fire

intensity

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Firefighting Technology

Wildfire Management Applications

WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

• Describe 3 purposes of the visible mapping application: – i.e.: blind/visible/indirect – Potential new location – Determine aerial patrol routes – Detection analysis

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FEDERAL LEGISLATION • Navigable Waters Protection Act • Fisheries Act • Describe what the Navigable Waters

Protection Act & Fisheries Act are designed for.

• Differences between the 2 Acts. • Approval/Authorization process

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Navigable Waters Act

Federal Fisheries Act

FEDERAL LEGISLATION

• Purpose of Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

• Purpose and role of the Migratory Birds Convention Act – implement the Convention by protecting

migratory birds and nests

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Environmental Assessment Act

Migratory Birds Convention Act

MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE

• The Alberta MPB Action Plan outlines: – Objectives to achieve MPB management – Control strategy – Management roles & responsibilities

• Government and Industry Roles – Prevention Strategy – Identification

• MPB fact sheet outlines types of trees being attacked, signs of infestation, and cycle.

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RANGE MANAGEMENT

• Know types of dispositions available and details on each – Grazing Lease, License, Permits

• Integration of Grazing and Timber Activities Directive

• Disposition holder and industry rights

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Public Lands Act

ESRD Grazing & Range Management

BIODIVERSITY

• Canadian Biodiversity Strategy – What are the goals of the strategy – Special Places initiatives – How does Forest Care fit into the strategy

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Canadian Biodiversity Strategy

WILDLIFE

• Boreal Caribou Committee Strategic Plan and Industrial Guidelines – How are caribou affected by industrial activity

• Habitat effects • Predator/prey relationships • Disturbances

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Boreal Caribou Committee Strategic Plan

WILDLIFE

• Habitat Management – Section 7 in Ground Rules – Harvest are design and layout considerations – Purpose of structure retention – Wildlife species planning considerations

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Authorizations • Understand the intent of:

– Enhanced Approval Process – Geophysical Field Reports – Temporary Field Authorizations

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ENHANCED APPROVAL PROCESS • Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development

(ESRD) is working with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to transform the approval system for upstream oil and gas dispositions for all activities excluding in-situ and oil sand mines operations, for these four disposition types: – Mineral Surface Lease – Licence of Occupation – Pipeline Agreement – Pipeline Installation Lease

• *NEW! Pipeline applications (PILs and PLAs) for the oil and gas industry, both upstream and downstream, excluding in-situ and oil sand mine operations, will now use the EAP

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RECLAMATION

• Review Guide to Reclamation Criteria • Objective of reclamation • What is specified land

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Conservation & Reclamation Regulation

Guide to Reclamation Criteria

Land Types

ALBERTA LAND STEWARDSHIP ACT • New legislation • Creates the authority for regional plans for each of the

seven regions • The Act:

– gives the Lieutenant Governor in Council authority – outlines what must be included in regional plans – allows the appointment of regional advisory councils – provides for reviews of regional plans at least every 10

years – creates a secretariat to support regional planning – requires provincial departments, regulatory agencies,

municipalities and other local government authorities to align their decisions, plans and bylaws with regional plans.

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ALBERTA LAND STEWARDSHIP ACT • The Alberta Land Stewardship Act includes

related amendments to more than 25 legislative Acts to support regional planning in the province.

• The amendments provide administrative tools to enable the government to direct planning requirements and processes for the province.

• The Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) creates the legal authority to implement the Land-use Framework (LUF).

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ALBERTA LAND USE FRAMEWORK • Strategy 1 - Develop seven regional land-use plans based on seven

new land-use regions • Strategy 2 - Create a Land Use Secretariat and establish a Regional

Advisory Council for each region • Strategy 3 - Cumulative effects management will be used at the

regional level to manage the impacts of development on land, water and air

• Strategy 4 - Develop a strategy for conservation and stewardship on private and public lands

• Strategy 5 - Promote efficient use of land to reduce the footprint of human activities on Alberta's landscape

• Strategy 6 - Establish an information, monitoring and knowledge system to contribute to continuous improvement of land-use planning and decision-making

• Strategy 7 - Inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in land-use planning

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ALSA & LUF LINKS

• The Alberta Land Stewardship Act and the Land-use Framework are available at

• ALSA • LUF

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PREPARING FOR THE EXAM

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ADDITIONAL STUDY SESSIONS • All registrants for the Spring 2014 exam are

invited to attend the CAPF Study Session offered March 1 at the U of A. Read up and register here:

CAPF Study Session Info & Maps

• Additional CAPFT study sessions TBA

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EXAM PREPARATION

• The following slides are designed to assist you in your preparation for the upcoming exam

• They are a guideline and may be used as you see fit

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EXAM PREPARATION

• Set yourself a timeline – The exam is only SEVEN weeks away, a relatively short

period of time to become adequately prepared – There are approximately 17 summary documents – Take the time to review your schedule for the next

two months and set yourself a series of small goals – These goals should include printing the summary

documents, reviewing the associated legislation, completing the study documents, participating in study groups, etc

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EXAM PREPARATION

• Be physically prepared: – Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night prior to the

exam – material retention is greatly increased by “sleeping on it”

– Keep a regular schedule as exam time approaches – Keep caffeine and sugar levels regular

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WRITING TIPS

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EXAM WRITING TIPS The following are taken from the University of Alberta’s “2006 Effective

Exam Writing Tips” Exam Writing Tip 1: Read & Understand the Instructions • ALWAYS read the instructions carefully. Many students do not take the

time to do this and then discover that they did the exam incorrectly. Are you required to select a certain number of questions to answer or do you have to answer all of them? Is there a penalty for guessing (i.e., right minus wrong)? Ask for clarification if you are unsure.

Exam Writing Tip 2: Preview the Exam & Budget Your Time Accordingly • Note the number of questions and what they’re worth. Quickly reading

over the questions will assist in activating your memory. Decide which questions will be easier to do and which ones will take more time, and budget your time. Allot time to review the exam and make corrections. If you think of something as you preview, write it down immediately.

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EXAM WRITING TIPS Exam Writing Tip 3: Attack Each Question Systematically • Read each question carefully, underlining key words. Is it a one-part

or two-part question? What are you being asked to do? Identify what you have and what you need. Decide how you plan to get to the answer and make a few notes on the steps you will take. This will provide you and the person marking the exam with an idea of how you attempted the question. This will also assist you with finding and correcting mistakes.

Exam Writing Tip 4: Write Something Down for Every Question • If all you can do is provide a definition, then do so. If you run out of

time, answer in point form instead of complete sentences. Write down anything you know that is related to the question. Guess if there are no penalties for guessing.

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EXAM WRITING TIPS Exam Writing Tip 5 : If You “Draw a Blank” • First, don’t panic and allow anxiety to take control of how you are going to do on

the exam. Ask yourself, “What do I need to know to answer this question?” and start writing down your thoughts. Avoid negative self-talk – focus on the task instead of yourself.

Exam Writing Tip 6: Review & Make Corrections • Take the time to go over the exam and check your answers. Do not change

anything unless you are 100% sure it is wrong. Check mathematical answers by performing reverse calculations. Look at the processes you used. Make sure you’ve answered everything that was asked for.

Exam Writing Tip 7: Stay Until the End • Don’t leave until the exam proctors throw you out! Sometimes, it takes a little

more time for information in your memory to “surface” so use all the time you are given.

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HOW HARD IS THE TEST GOING TO BE?

• The exam, study session(s), and summary materials have been composed by members of the College, be they long-term government employees, members of industry or relatively new techs

• No questions were composed by lawyers, professional educators or people who are trying to make you fail

• It is written in plain English • It is marked by your peers in the industry who will do

their best to interpret your understanding of the material

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WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?

• Lindsay (Exam Director) – Lindsay.Bunn@capft.ca or

Lindsay.Bunn@gov.ab.ca – 780.422.5348 (weekdays) – 780.394.0495 (after hours)

• Industry peers – Tracy Parkinson: Tracy.Parkinson@gov.ab.ca

• People who wrote previously • The CAPF presentations.

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WHAT NOW? • Join the CAPFT Facebook group

– https://www.facebook.com/CollegeOfAlbertaProfessionalForestTechnologist

• Frequently re-visit the CAPFT website for updated material

• Set yourself a study schedule • Form a study group • Complete the Study Documents as they become

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MAPS

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NAIT MAIN CAMPUS Industrial Technology Building V Room V322 11762 – 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

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Room V332 Industrial Technical Building

Industrial Technology Building V Room V322 11762 – 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

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