Annual Report 2007-2008

Prepared by:

Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador

December 2008

Prepared for:

Natural Resources Canada

Canadian Forest Service

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Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador

Partners in Sustainable Forest Management

Annual Report April 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007 October 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008

Supported by:

Audited Report, Bonnell Cole Janes

Chartered Accountants

© Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. (MFNL)

WNMF has catalogued this

Strategic document as follows:

Annual Report 2007-2008

April 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

October 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008

Editor of document: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Copies of this document may be obtained from:

Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador Inc.

P. O. Box 68

Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C3

Telephone: 709-637-7300

Fax: 709-634-0255

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Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3

Overview of the 2007-2008 ................................................................................. 3

Changes from the Workplans .............................................................................. 3

Period Highlights ............................................................................................... 4

2007 - 2008 Activities.............................................................................................. 5

Part 1: 2006 – 2007 Goal Categories ................................................................. 5

Support ............................................................................................................... 5

Integrated Resource Management....................................................................... 9

Research........................................................................................................... 10

Education and Communications ....................................................................... 13

Expenditures..................................................................................................... 19

Part 2: 2007 - 2012 FCP Objective Categories................................................. 21

Administration .................................................................................................. 22

Capacity Building ............................................................................................. 22

Knowledge Gathering ....................................................................................... 30

Opportunities Generation ................................................................................. 34

International..................................................................................................... 36

Legacy .............................................................................................................. 38

Financial Report ................................................................................................. 43

Financial Report – Forest Communities Program 2007-2008 (October 1, 2007 to

March 31, 2008) ............................................................................................... 43

Expenditures..................................................................................................... 45

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Introduction

Overview of the 2007-2008

From April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007, the WNMF was involved in bridging our past program

of fifteen years with the possibilities of a new Forest Communities Program (FCP). On October 1,

2007 that possibility became reality as the organization was granted FCP status until March 31,

2012 by Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service.

A significant amount of time and resources were spent finalizing the end of phase (2002-2007)

agreements on project deliverables from the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Many partners were also

interested in maintaining the Model Forest’s administration services for implementing aspects of

their programs. Marketing and communications activities were enhanced to properly report on some

of the successful program and projects implemented during the past fifteen years of the Canadian

Model Forest Program.

As of October 1, 2007 the kick-off began for the Forest Communities Program as the Western

Newfoundland Model Forest began re-branding its image within its partnership, the forest sector

and the communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first objective of the new program

focused primarily on capacity building with the formation of the FCP’s Local Community

Networks. The second objective concentrated primarily in the area of community inventories and

aspects of gathering knowledge in partnership with the Regional Economic Development Boards on

the northern peninsula and Humber Valley to White Bay. Our fourth objective continued its

international commitment to the Canadian Forest Service and the Government of Argentina with

international Local Level Indicator training in Argentina. Lastly, our legacy objective saw great

support of our program from our partnership. These specific projects fall outside the contribution

agreement of the FCP and will not be reported in this annual report.

Changes from the Workplans

April 1 – September 30, 2007 Workplan

All projects proposed with the extended workplan were implemented according to the objectives.

As the WNMF begins to acquire funding outside of the federal contribution agreement, new projects

and programs will arise outside of the NRCan workplan schedule.

Several new partners were brought on board in anticipation of the FCP. The following are a list of

new comers:

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador

Red Ochre Regional Board

Nordic Economic Development Corporation

Great Humber Joint Council

October 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008 Workplan

Projects proposed through the FCP’s first workplan should be considered over a period of 18

months, ending March 31, 2009. Thus, a comprehensive evaluation of changes in the workplan is

only effective after the 18 month term has expired.

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Period Highlights

During this short extension of Phase III of the Model Forest program (2002-2007), several

accomplishments were made:

Key Achievements

April – September 2007

o The Biodiversity Assessment Project is a completed prototype with aspects of its Habitat

Suitability Models (HSM) already working in our partners’ operations. Wildlife Division

has taken on the task of further refining the Habitat Suitability Models for Boreal Owl and

Woodland Caribou. With this refinement initiative, the Wildlife Division is further

supporting more field research in its efforts to supplement the prediction capacity of the

HSMs;

o The Watershed Management contract has been signed with the City of Corner Brook for the

application of the manual for municipalities;

o Our Model Forest Legacy report has been published and circulated;

o The FCP team has completed the Strategic Plan for the new FCP.

October 2007 – March 31, 2008

o Implementation of a FCP Marketing Program

DVD on the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador

DVD on partner benefits in being a part of the MFNL

New Logo and Audio/Visual Decks (MS PowerPoint format)

Promotional Material produced

o Completion of Communication Material for the Forest Sector Strategy

o Completion of the second International Workshop on C & I in Argentina.

Challenges

The primary challenge is changing the mindsets of our partners and the public to accept the new

challenges of the FCP. Community-level engagement is a new area for many of our partners.

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2007 - 2008 Activities

Part 1: 2006 – 2007 Goal Categories

The following 14 projects were scheduled to be implemented during the 6 month period beginning

April 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2007.

The projects are numbered according to year of contribution agreement/goal/project #. For the

extended contribution agreement, year 6 was chosen since April 1, 2007 marked the beginning of a

new fiscal year. For example, project 6.3.5 is implemented in year 6 of the Contribution

Agreement, deals with Goal 3 on building the capacity of society, and is the fifth project in that

category.

The Goal Areas are:

1. To implement an integrated resource management plan (IRM);

2. To improve our understanding of the ecological, social and economic processes and

functions of forests; and to incorporate that knowledge into SFM practice;

3. To build the capacity in society for people to contribute effectively to resource

management.

Administration and management of the organization are reported as projects but will be put

under the category of Support and will be given a goal number 0.

Support

Project Number: 6.0.1 New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Program Administration Project Leader: Glenda Garnier, Office Manager

Purpose: a. Accounting and administration; b. Employee relations/student employment.

Report:

Organized and prepared the WNMF audits;

Prepared cash flow statement for regular management and Board meetings;

Ensured that the office rent and all supplies articles were paid for and properly accounted;

Conducted payroll on a bi-weekly basis;

Issued payments;

Managed the Human Resource issues for the organization

Expenditure and contribution:

Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure 40,078 40,078 Total 40,078 40,078

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Project Contributors Admin Income 23,716 23,716

- Partners, projects, office rental, etc.

Total 23,716 23,716

Outputs: Audited statements; Contractual agreement; Funding Proposals Cash flow reports; Inventory reports; Payroll accounts;

List of Other Project Partners: N/A

Project Number: 6.0.2 New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Program Supervision and Leadership Project Leader: Jim Taylor, General Manager

Purpose: a. Annual Report b. Staff Supervision c. Reporting to the Board and Management Group d. CMFN Liaison e. Partner Liaison

Report:

Prepared the Annual Report for the 2006 – 2007 fiscal yearend and submitted it to the Management Group and Board for approval before sending it to NRCan;

Supervised 4 full-time staff and 12 temporary staff;

Advised and implemented directives of the Management and Board by conducting regular meetings;

Developed and maintained the operational links with the CMFN and acted as the President‟s alternate on CMFN Board Meetings;

Communicated information to the partnership concerning the Model Forest program.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure 7,747 7,747 Total 7,747 7,747

Project Contributors Nfld. Forest Service

41,122 41,122

Model Forest Partnership

10,125 10,125

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Total 41,122 10,125 51,247

Outputs: Workplans and Annual Reports; Board and Management Meetings; Partnership meeting;

Staff Meetings; CMFN liaison and meetings

List of Other Project Partners: Newfoundland Forest Service

Project Number: 6.0.3 New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Project Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, Projects Manager

Purpose: Project Coordination and Accountability for: a. Molecular markers of Balsam Fir Sawfly eggs b. Biodiversity Assessment Project (BAP)

Report:

Prepared a supplementary addendum to the Molecular markers research program to adjust to equipment challenges;

Assessed and conducted working group meetings on the Biodiversity Assessment Project deliverables. IQAFF delivered the final prototype report to the Model Forest. This report assessed four management scenarios against a natural disturbance regime forest of the future.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure Purpose a and b $13,302 $ 13,302 Total $ 13,302 $ 13,302

Project Contributors Wildlife Division $ 21,438 $ 21,438

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

$ 7,500 $ 7,500

Total $ 28,938 $ 28,938

Outputs: Final Reports: a. L. Royer, “Molecular Markers as the New Tool to Monitor and Forecast Population

Densities of BFS and Related Forest Insects”; b. F. Doyon, “Biodiversity assessment of four forest management scenarios in District

15, Western Newfoundland”.

List of Other Project Partners: BAP Working Group:

Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Division

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

Abitibi Bowater

Department of Natural Resources, Forest Services Division

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Parks Canada, Gros Morne National Park

Project Number: 6.0.4. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Partner-Driven Initiatives Project Leader: Sean Dolter, Projects Manager

Purpose: a. Support and administration of non-core, partner driven projects.

Report:

Department of Natural Resources: Implemented the Atlantic Master Loggers Certification Program on behalf of the Canadian Woodlands Forum and DNR. Contracted Anderson and Yates Forestry Consultants for the drafting of a best management practices document;

Department of Natural Resources: Implemented the Eastport Peninsula Forest Community Consultation process.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Total $ 4,000 $ 4,000

Project Contributors Nfld. Forest

Service $ 16,750 $ 16,750

Total $ 16,750 $ 16,750

Outputs: Final reports: a. Master Logger Certification Program: Phase 1 – Compilation of Best Management

Practices for Operators on Crown Lands in Newfoundland and Labrador, Anderson, Adam, 2007

b. Stage 1: Forest Community Network – A Consultation on the Eastport Peninsula, Philpott, Thomas, 2008

List of Other Project Partners: a. Canadian Woodlands Forum; b. Town of Eastport

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Integrated Resource Management

Project Number: 6.1.1. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Corner Brook Watershed Management Plan Project Leader: Tina Newbury, Watershed Planner

Purpose: a. Research and development of a comprehensive watershed management plan for the City

of Corner Brook b. Revise the provincial watershed management template for Newfoundland and Labrador

Municipalities.

Report:

A contract was signed between the Model Forest and the City of Corner Brook for the implementation of this project. Interviews were conducted and Tina Newbury was hired for a period of 18 months. A public survey was conducted and a public Forum was held on watershed issues;

The provincial watershed template was updated and burned to a CD Rom for distribution.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure

Purpose a $7,000 $ 7,000 Purpose b Total $ 7,000 $ 7,000

Project Contributors

City of Corner Brook $ 33,760 $ 33,760

Total $ 33,760 $ 33,760

Outputs: Final reports/product: a. Status report on progress, Newbury, T L, 2007 b. Provincial Watershed Management Planning Template, CD Rom

List of Other Project Partners:

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Research

Project Number: 6.2.1. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Local Level Indicators (LLI) – Biodiversity Assessment Project (BAP) Project Leader: Sean Dolter, Project Manager

Purpose: a. To finalize the first international workshop on Local Level Indicators in Argentina; b. Conduct consultations with Model Forest partner over the final BAP reports.

Report:

Sean Dolter, with Dr. John Hall of NRCan, traveled to Argentina to deliver a three day workshop on Local Level Indicators. A report was prepared and a second workshop is planned for February 2008.

Dr. Frédérik Doyon delivered the final report on the BAP prototype. A workshop was held by the Model Forest and the final report was discussed in detail. The DNR is preparing a response to our request for feedback on the utilization of this management tool in future planning exercises.




Total

Outputs: Final reports/product: a. Trip Report, Argentina 2007 b. Workshop proceedings


Project Number: 6.2.2. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Geo-referencing Tourism Values: Deer Lake to Gros Morne Project Leader: Sean Dolter, Project Manager; Adam Anderson, Anderson and Yates Forestry Consultants

Purpose: a. To spatially map tourism values in the transportation corridor from Deer Lake to Gros

Morne.

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Report:

Adam Anderson finalized the project with a meeting between Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador and the Model Forest. HNL would like to have time to review the report before it is released.




Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador

$ 9,451 $ 9,451

Centre for Environmental Excellence

$ 5,000 $ 5,000

Geospatial Research Facility (GRF) $ 590 $ 590

Total $ 9,451 $ 5,590 $ 15,041

Outputs: Final report: Draft Report, “Geo-Referencing Tourism Values in the Deer Lake to Gros Morne Corridor”

List of Other Project Partners: Natural Resources Canada

Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Gros Morne National Park

Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association

Project Number: 6.2.3. New Project: No Date Started: 03/1/2007 Project Title: Risk Assessment Approach for Riparian Insertion Method Project Leader: Jana Fenske, Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Division

Purpose: Assessment of different biological indicators for assessing ecosystem health.

Report:

This research project has another year in the established control and riparian management areas. The results still do not show any significant impact on the ecological integrity in managed riparian zones on a broader scale. There have been some issues with the continuation of funding for this program since the Model Forest is no longer the largest contributor besides the Wildlife Division. We hope that the other provincial partners assist in funding future research.


Cash In-kind Total

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Project Expenditure $6,000 $ 6,000 Total $6,000 $ 6,000


Wildlife Division $ 3,000 $ 3,000

Newfoundland Forest Service $ 13,000 $ 13,000

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper $ 3,000 $ 3,000

NRCan –S&T Internship $ 9,673 $ 9,673

Services Canada $ 2,106 $ 2,106

Total $ 30, 779 $ 30,779

Outputs: Final report: Risk Assessment-Riparian Management Zones , End of Season Report for 2007 Riparian Zone study at Black Lake Study site, FMD 9


Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

Department of Natural Resources, FEIS

Department of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Division

Natural Resources Canada and Services Canada

Project Number: 6.2.4. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Labrador Special Project Site Project Leader: Jim Taylor, General Manager; Sean Dolter, Project Manager

Purpose: To facilitate and coordinate the forest management committee (FMC) for District 19.

Report:

Bruce Roberts of NRCan assisted the FMC in developing a site classification manual. This manual is in draft form and will need to be linked with Innu traditional knowledge.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure $1,943 $ 1,943 Total $1,943 $ 1,943


FMC Total

Outputs: Final report: Not received to date.


Department of Natural Resources


Innu Nation

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Education and Communications

Project Number: 6.3.1. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Envirothon Project Leader: Linda Skinner, Communications Specialist; Judy Bond, Envirothon Coordinator

Purpose: a. Hosting the 2007 provincial Envirothon competition; b. Refinement of the „How-to‟ manual for the Envirothon and preparations for the 2008

competition.

Report: a. The 2007 Envirothon was one of the most successful in our 7 year history. 9 teams

competed in the competition and the winning team traveled and competed in the international competition in New York. $16,000 was raised by Coordinator, Judy Bond. Preparations were made for the 2008 competition and a list of sponsors was established for future fundraising campaigns.

b. The Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon Manual was completed and refined many of the objectives from previous events.




Provincial Government $ 1,500 $ 750 $ 2,250 Federal Government $ 2,000 $ 4,000 $ 6,000

Canon Envirothon $ 6,799 $ 6,799 School Teams $ 4,650 $ 4,650

Sponsors $ 4,953 $ 3,250 $ 8,203 Total $ 19,902 $ 8,000 $ 27,902

Outputs: a. 2007 Envirothon Competition Report b. Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon Manual

List of Other Project Partners: Committee Members



Western School District

Minaskuat Partnership Limited

Department of Education

Salmonier Nature Park

ACAP Humber Arm

NL Conservation Corps

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Project Number: 6.3.2. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Model Forest Legacy Project Leader: Linda Skinner, Communications Specialist

Purpose: a. In our 15 years, the Model Forest partnership has contributed greatly to sustainable

forest management, education and curriculum, professional development of the forest sector employees and a host of other benefits to our partners and sector. To communicate this legacy, the WNMF published a document that illustrates the impact our program has had on our partners and their activities.

b. The development and refinement of the SWGC Environmental Studies course that encompasses our Summer Institute for Environmental Education.

c. Publishing of e-newsletters and updates to the website.

Report: a. WNMF 60-page partner legacy document, “The Heart of the Model Forest,” was printed

and distributed; b. Environmental Studies course syllabus was completed and the implementation of the

course is on hold until 2008 (pending MUN approval). This project has been handed over to SWGC;

c. Website updated, Forest Watch (newsletter) was released September 2007 and bi-weekly e-newsletter was compiled and distributed to partners.


Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure $7,623 $ 7,623 Total $ 7,623 $ 7,623


Model Forest Partnership $ 3,275 $ 3,275

Total $ 3,275 $ 3,275

Outputs: a. Legacy document, “The Heart of the Model Forest” by Linda Skinner b. SWGC Syllabus for Environmental Studies c. Website, email versions online and newsletters


Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

The Model Forest Partnership

Project Number: 6.3.3. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Media Relations Project Leader: Linda Skinner, Communications Specialist

Purpose:

The WNMF continues to proactively engage the media, seek 3rd party funds, and work to ensure our partners have the best possible information upon which to base their decisions.

Report:

3 newspaper articles and several newspaper ads were produced.

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Cash In-kind Total Project Expenditure $3,000 $ 3,000 Total $3,000 $ 3,000


Total

Outputs: Newspaper articles


Project Number: 6.3.4. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Educational Toolbox Project Leader: Linda Skinner, Communications Specialist

Purpose:

Development of a „Forestry Module in a Backpack.”

Report:

We provided a variety of educational tools to our partner‟s staff in the form of an easy-to-use backpack. This material was reviewed by educational experts and approved. We mass produced these backpacks and supplied each district office with a unit.




Department of Natural Resources $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Model Forest Partners $ 500 $ 500

Total $ 7,000 $ 500 $ 7,500

Outputs:

20 Backpacks distributed to District Forestry offices across the province and also to the itinerant educator at Western School District.


Department of Education


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Project Number: 6.3.5. New Project: No Date Started: 04/1/2007 Project Title: Provincial Communications Project Leader: Linda Skinner, Communications Specialist

Purpose:

To develop a draft provincial forest sector communications strategy.

Report:

During the summer, the WNMF facilitated a one-day workshop with DNR, CFS, CBPPL and ACCC. The focus was on the development of a comprehensive forest sector provincial communications strategy. A draft plan was produced and released to the partners for comment.




Department of Natural Resources $ 375 $ 375 Corner Brook Pulp and Paper $ 125 $ 125

Total $ 500 $ 500

Outputs:

Draft communications strategy

List of Other Project Partners: Natural Resources Canada, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Abitibi Bowater

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Financial Report

Financial Report – 2006-2007(extended)

The WNMF’s financial statements represent the total revenue and expenditures realized by the

WNMF during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Expenditures for the period of April 1, 2007-

September 30, 2007 applicable to the $120,000 funding grant received from the Department of

Natural Resources as an extension of the Model Forest program are presented separately.

Consistent with previous years, the financial statements are presented on a project accounting

basis with each project’s expenditure activities stated separately. These statements are audited

annually by the accounting firm of Bonnell Cole Janes.

The organization’s summary statements separate funding into two streams; the Canadian

Forest Service core funding and Canadian Forest Service strategic funding and Model Forest

partnership and general revenue funding. The expenditure report on this statement is directly

related to budgetary projections presented in the WNMF annual Workplan for the first two

quarters of 2007-2008. This report will address the expenditures related to this period.

Following this report, Table I breaks down expenditures by project including in-kind

contributions relevant to each project. This table also identifies government and non-

government sources of funding.

Overall Income

Total actual revenue for the period of April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 was $ 333,361.

This level of funding represents the core funding grant ($ 120,000) from the Canadian Forest

Service and ($8,000) representing National Strategic Project and Labrador funding and special

project funding plus partnership and general revenue funding totaling $211,418. Of this

funding, $ 6,057 was deferred to the second half of 2007-2008.

National Strategic Funding was received during the first six months in 2007-2008 from the

Strategic Partnership Area Project Funding ($ 8,000 – Labrador). Funding was also provided

from the NRCan Science and Technology Internship program for the Risk Assessment

Approach for Riparian Insertion Methods Project ($ 9,673). A grant was received from

NRCan as sponsorship for the Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon ($ 2,000).

Other Funds

The Partnership and Other Revenue Funding $ 211,418 (government and non-government

sources) is generated mainly from the Western Newfoundland Model Forest Partnership

contributions to projects as well as funding from Human Resources Development Canada,

special project funding and other miscellaneous income, GST/HST rebates, and sales of forest

site classification manuals.

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Overall Expenditures

Expenditures during the period of April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 are described in the two

workplan extensions and are in keeping with activities outlined in these documents.

The Model Forest Phase III program concentrated in three goal areas:

These include:

Using a balanced approach to the development of Sustainable Forest Management

(SFM) systems and tools and increasing the capacity for partners to implement

approaches within and beyond our boundaries.

Communicate national, provincial and local SFM priorities through the dissemination

of knowledge and results by working in co-operation with the Canadian Forest Service,

the model forest network, provincial partners, affiliated stakeholders and the public.

Increase the level of public understanding of SFM within the Province to provide

opportunities for effective participation.

General and Administrative expenditures are used to support the General and Office Manager’s

salary and employee benefits, office rent, supplies, telephone, travel, equipment, meetings,

insurance, and related expenses. A significant portion of the General Manager’s salary during

this six month extension period was contributed by the provincial Department of Natural

Resources – Forest Services Branch ($ 41,122).

Balance Sheet

Current assets consist mainly of cash and receivables due from partners, government or other

funding agencies. The organization’s capital assets have been amortized on an annual basis as

per the guidelines of the Canadian Auditors Association.

Direct and In-Kind Contributions

Overall contributions to the Western Newfoundland Model Forest program during period of

April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 totaled $ 361,351 (includes in-kind contributions – refer

page 19).

This total is comprised of $121,943 of direct funding from the Canadian Forest Service, $

151,349 direct partner funding (government sources) and $ 60,069 direct partner funding (non-

government sources). Also included in this total is the total partnership in-kind contribution of

$ 27,990 which is sourced from government and non-government sources ($ 10,400 and $

17,590 respectively).

The total revenue of the Western Newfoundland Model Forest core program 2006-

2007(extended – April 1 to September 30, 2007) which is sourced from government sources is

$ 283,692 or 78.5 % of its total revenue.

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Expenditures

Thematic Areas

Annual Report Summary

April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007

NRCan-CFS Partner/Other Expenses FCP Funds* Cash

Gvt Ngvt Inkind

Gvt Ngvt Total

6. 0 Effective Management & Delivery 6.0.1 Program Administration 40,078 23,716 63,794 6.0.2 Program Supervision/Leadership

7,747

41,122

3,625

6,500

58,994

Subtotal 6.0 47,825 41,122 23,716 3,625 6,500 122,788 Goal/Program Areas 6.1 Planning and Management 6.0.3 Project Management 13,302 21,438 7,500 42,240 6.0.4 Partner Driven Initiatives 4,000 16,750 20,750 6.1.1 Corner Brook Watershed 7,000 33,760 40,760 6.2.1 Argentina LLI 1,000 1,000 6.2.2 Georeferencing Tourism Values

1,958 9,451 5,590 16,999

6.2.3 Risk Assessment Approaches – Riparian Zones

6,000 27,779 3,000 36,779

6.2.4 Labrador Special Project 1,943 1,943 Subtotal 6.1 35,203 99,727 19,951 5,590 160,471 6.3 Communication and Education 6.3.1 2007 Envirothon 3,526 3,500 16,402 4,750 3,250 31,428 6.3.2 Model Forest Legacy 7,623 1,400 1,875 10,898 6.3.3 Media Relations 3,000 3,000 6.3.4 Education Toolbox 7,000 7,000 250 250 14,500 6.3.5 Communications Strategy 17,766 375 125 18,266 Subtotal 6.3 38,915 10,500 16,402 6,775 5,500 78,092

Annual Totals

121,943

151,349

60,069

10,400

17,590

361,351

Annual Financial Report: List of Contributors for Year 2007-2008 (April 1 to Sept. 30, 2008)

Contributor Cash In-kind Total NRCan-CFS (FCP) $120,000 $4,000 $ 124,000 NRCan-CFS (Other) $ 13,616 $ 13,616 Newfoundland Forest Service $ 77,872 $375 $ 78,247

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Dept. of Environment & Conservation $24,438 $ 24,438 Corner Brook Pulp and Paper $ 10,500 $ 10,500 City of Corner Brook $ 33,760 $ 33,760 Hospitality Nfld. & Labrador $ 9,451 $ 9,451 College of the North Atlantic $ 590 $ 590 Centre for Environmental Excellence $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Services Canada $ 2,106 $ 2,106 Provincial Departments (Envirothon) $ 1,500 $750 $ 2,250 Canon Envirothon $ 6,799 $ 6,799 Envirothon Sponsors $ 4,953 $ 3,375 $ 8,328 Provincial Schools $ 4,650 $ 4,650 General Revenue $ 23,716 $ 23,716 Model Forest Partnership $ 13,900 $ 13,900 Total $ 333,361 $ 27,990 $ 361,351

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Part 2: 2007 - 2012 FCP Objective Categories

The following 27 projects were scheduled to be implemented during the 6 month period beginning

October 1, 2007 and ending March 31, 2008.

The projects are numbered according to year of contribution agreement/goal/project #. For the

extended contribution agreement, year 6 was chosen since April 1, 2007 marked the beginning of a

new fiscal year. For example, project 6.3.5 is implemented in year 6 of the Contribution

Agreement, deals with Goal 3 on building the capacity of society, and is the fifth project in that

category.

General focus of this ½ year’s work was Capacity Building and working with the 3 LCN sites in the

Model Forest boundaries. The annual report’s second part will be organized according to 5

objectives:

1. Capacity Building: Concentrate on the governance structure and labour capacity of

implementing a FCP within the individual LCNs;

2. Knowledge Gathering: Focus on characterizing the regions within the communities reach

and assess human and social, infrastructure, and natural capital. We will also generate

opportunities for specific research associated with the FCP’s future success;

3. Opportunities Creation: Host a series of workshops which will illustrate how long-term

commitment to resource opportunity generation will have lasting effects within the

communities. A business model for community sustainable will be approached.

4. International: Continue to explore opportunities in Argentina related to Criteria and

Indicator (C & I) and possible education linkages.

5. Legacy: Continue to support our partners’ efforts to implement innovative programs

within their organizations and to promote the forest sector as being responsible and a great

career investment.

Administration and management of the organization are reported as projects but will be put

under the category of Support and will be given a goal number 0.

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Administration

Project Number: 1.0.1 New Project: Yes

Date Started: 10/1/2007

Project Title: Program Administration Project Leader: Glenda Garnier, Office Manager; Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Administrative and management services; organizational support and facilitation.

Description: Management and administrative activities which were high priority during this six month period involved the negotiation and signing of the Forest Communities Program agreement with Natural Resources Canada. The agreement was signed in late December 2008. As well, the organization opted to change its offical name to the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.(MFNL). Appropriate legal documents were filed. The organizations‟s office was also relocated to 19-21 West Street in Corner Brook, a more visible business location. An annual general meeting was held at the Blomidon Golf Club in early December with a detailed presentation on the Forest Communities Program and the MFNL 5 year strategic plan. During the early months of 2008, several presentations on the FCP- MFNL strategic plan were delivered to the Minister of Natural Resources, the Minister of Environment and Conservation and the Director of Provincial Affairs.

Budget:

Cash In-kind Total Contribution Agreement

CFS – core 47,819 0 $ 47,819.00

CFS – other (if any)

Miscellaneous income, admin. Partnership

27,958 28,908.00 $ 56,866.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $75,840.00 $ 28,908.00 $104,685.00

Planned Outputs: Annual Report; Audited Financial Statements; Contractual agreements with partners, government agencies, private consulting firms and non-government organizations. Evaluation and Performance Management Framework

List of Other Project Partners: The Model Forest Partnership

Capacity Building



Project Title: „Capacity Building‟ Facilitation and Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

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Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for Capacity Building; Develop a governance system for each LCN.

Description: Significant consultation with potential partners in the LCN implementation was conducted during this six month period. Community leaders, representatives on Regional Economic Boards, industry representatives were informed and engaged in the Forest Communities Program and the LCN process. Meetings were held in White Bay South, St. Pauls and Plum Point on the Great Northern Peninsula. Plans and agreements were formulated to encourage the development of Local Community Networks. Several proposals were developed by Regional Economic Development Boards and submitted to Services Canada. These funds would be used to employ LCN coordinators.

Budget:


CFS – core 20,793 0 $20,793.00


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $20,793.00 $ 0.00 $20,793.00

Planned Outputs: Annual Report, Funding Proposals, Memorandum of Understanding.

List of Other Project Partners: Humber Economic Development Board, Red Ochre Regional Board and Nordic Economic Development Corporation, Municipal Councils, Forestry Organizations



Project Title: MFC-NL Marketing Strategy Project Leader: Glenda Tulk, Marketing Specialist

Purpose: Marketing the new Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador through the Forest Communities Program initiative of Natural Resources Canada.

Description: Funding was approved through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the provincial Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development to assist with the implementation of a Marketing Strategy for MFNL. During this six month period, a marketing consultant was hired and began the development of a full slate of marketing tools including new logo and corporate marketing materials. These materials included new business cards, brochure and poster, a new display, and a promotional video. The marketing consultant also assisted in the organization and delivery of the community outreach plan intended to inform residents regarding the Forest Communities Program and the LCN development. A marketing presentation was delivered to the CMFN network meetings held in Winnipeg in February 2008 by the MFNL Marketing Consultant. Funding was also applied for and received from Services Canada to assist with the

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implementation of an event plan to promote a series of Forest Fairs in the province.

Budget:


CFS – core 27,700 0 $27,700.00

ACOA/INTRD 45,145 0 $ 45,145.00

Total $72,845.00 $ 0.00 $ 72,845.00

Planned Outputs: Marketing Strategy Program logo and promotional and display material; Proceedings from consultations; Event Plan for forest fairs and implementation report.

List of Other Project Partners: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Services Canada, Humber Economic Development Board, Red Ochre Regional Board, Nordic Regional Development Corporation, Dept. of Natural Resources



Project Title: MF Communications Strategy Project Leader: Chair, Education and Communication Working (EC WG) Group; Communications Contractor

Purpose: Promoting the FCP to our partners, the forest sector and the general public.

Description: National Forest week activities were celebrated with a Forestry Breakfast which saw a gathering of forestry professionals and Model Forest partners at the Blomidon Country Club in Corner Brook. The Urban Forest Walking Tour was delivered on the Corner Brook Stream Trail and to various communities in the greater Humber Valley Bay of Islands region. The tour continued through the month of October and enjoyed participation of significant numbers of all grade levels of students. Marketing materials were utilized to educate and promote the Model Forest and the Forest Communities Programs at various venues, meetings and conferences. A series of email updates were circulated to the broader MF partnership informing on the progress of the new program. Preliminary research was completed for the development of a Model Forest newsletter and planning got underway for a Newfoundland launch of the FCP program. As the new branded image and marketing materials became available, the Model Forest website was redesigned and retrofitted with the „new look‟. A planning process was initiated to upgrade the report search mechanisms on the website. An event planner and an assistant were hired with funding received from Services Canada and they began planning for the Pilot Forest Fair NL 2008 and the Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon 2008.

Budget:


CFS – core 11,671 0 $ 11,671.00


0 0 $ 0.00

Service Canada 1,260 0 $1,260.00

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Corporate Sponsor

200 $200.00

Dept. of Natural Resources

1,000 $ 1,000.00

Total $14,131.00 $ 14,131.00

Planned Outputs: Progress Reports, 3 email updates, Plannng and organization for Pilot Forest Fair 2008 and NL Envirothon 2008, various presentations to school and community groups, Urban Forest Walking Tour, National Forest week breakfast.

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Environmental and Conservation, Corporations, Service Canada



Project Title: Local Community Network Sites Project Leader: General Manager; Capacity Building Extension Working Group (CBE WG); LCN Coordinators

Purpose: Establish the implementation mechanism for the Forest Communities Program

Description: Information meetings are held in numerous communities during this six month period including Pollards Point, White Bay South, Roddickton and St. Paul‟s on the Great Northern Peninsula, Eastport, and Goose Bay, Labrador. These events are attended by community leaders, economic developers, business people and forestry professionals, the general public and representatives of the Model Forest. The focus of these meetings is to inform and encourage community participation in the implementation of the Forest Communities Program. Considerable support and interest is expressed in all areas. Partnership agreements are reached between the Red Ochre and Nordic Development Boards on the Great Northern Peninsula and the Humber Economic Development Board regarding White Bay South. A LCN Advisory Group is formed which will assist with setting direction for and overseeing the developing program. Proposals are developed and submitted to Service Canada to employ LCN coordinators in both areas. Funding is received from the Department of Natural Resources to pursue the development of a LCN in the Eastport area. A consultant is retained to further develop the Eastport area initiative and to develop a feasibility assessment for an LCN for this region.

Budget:


CFS – core 4,642 0 $4,642.00


0 0 $ 0.00

Humber Economic Development Board; RedOchre Regional Board;

5,325 $ 5,325.00

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Nordic Regional Development Corporation (joint proposal)


4,250.00 $ 4,250.00

Total $ 8,892.00 $ $ 5,325.00 $ 14,217.00

Planned Outputs: Memorandum of Understanding and contracts with partners; Feasibility Assessment for Eastport; Proposals for LCN Coordinators

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources; Humber Economic Development Board; Red Ochre Regional Board; Nordic Regional Development Corporation



Project Title: Host CIF/MF-NL Miniforums Project Leader: Canadian Institute of Forestry, Newfoundland and Labrador Section

Purpose: To network and share information with forest sector practioners.

Description: Assisted with the hosting of two CIF miniforums during this period; CIF Value Added Manufacturing Forum at the College of the North Atlantic on Jan 17

th, and Forestry 2020 at

Glynmill Inn on March 13th,

2008. The Value Added Manufacturing Forum focused on value added wood products as a possible avenue to alleviate recent declines in the traditional wood product industries. Focus was also placed on the latest manufacturing technology in Europe e.g. Biofuels. Staff and sudents of CONA and members of the forest community attended. Over 40 people attended a discussion forum entitled Forestry 2020 relating to the provincial Forestry industry. The premise of the forum was to review current practices and to engage the audience in a discussion of where foresty may be in 2020. Guest speaker, Dave McLean, dean of Forest Management, UNB, presented some interesting ideas.

Budget:


CFS – core 114 0 $ 114.00


0 0 $ 0.00

Canadian Institute of Forestry - NL Section

0 2625 $ 2625.00

Sector Members 0 $ Total $ 114.00 $ 2,625.00 $ 2,739.00

Planned Outputs:

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Workshop Proceedings

List of Other Project Partners: Canadian Institute of Forestry (NL section); College of the North Atlantic



Project Title: Forest Sector Professional Development Strategy Project Leader: Dr. David Smallwood

Purpose: Formulate a response to poor public image of forestry, careers in forestry, and methods of delivering positive messages through out education system.

Description: A consultant was hired to complete a review of existing research documents and to develop a strategy for implementation of the recommendations made. A request from the provincial Department of Natural Resources saw the renewal of the provincial forest communications committee and the initiation of several projects which will help to address the lack of interest in the secondary schools in the forestry profession.

Budget:


CFS – core 800 0 $800.00


0 0 $ 0.00


0

Total $ 800.00 $0 $ 800.00

Planned Outputs: Provincial Forestry Communication Committee Strategy

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources



Project Title: Forestry Educational Toolbox Project Leader: Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Western School District

Purpose: To package the educational-curriculum related forestry toolbox into a website portal and DVD.

Description: The provincial forestry communications committee requested that the Model Forest plan and

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deliver a Forestry Toolbox In-Service for District Foresters. The consultant hired under the previous project organized the venue and the delivery of the workshop as part of the overall contract. Western School District provided the services of their Itinerant Educator to deliver this workshop. Over 20 district foresters from around the province attended this workshop. Funding was provided from Provincial Communications funding for this project and will be reported under that heading.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 $


0 0 $ 0.00

Western School District

$ 500.00 $ 500.00

DNR Total $ 500.00 $ 500.00

Planned Outputs: Workshop Proceeding

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources, Western School District



Project Title: Facilitate the development of the Atlantic Master Logger Certification Program (AMLCP) Project Leader: Department of Natural Resources

Purpose: To pilot a provincial certification program for Crown operators in accordance with an Atlantic Canadian standard.

Description: A forestry consulting firm was hired during April to September 2007 to compile the best management practices for Operators on Crown Lands in the province. This work was completed late in the year and a report received from the contractor. Since this time, the Department of Natural Resources has requested that the project be put on hold until such time as the province as completed the revision of its Environmental Protection Guidelines.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 0 $ 0.00


0 $ 0.00


6,726 $ 6,726

Canadian Woodlands Forum

0

Total $ 6,726.00 $ 6,726.00

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Planned Outputs: Compilation of Best Management Practices for Operators on Crown Lands

List of Other Project Partners: CWF: Consultation and management from Peter Robichaud



Project Title: Explore a closer relationship on initiatives with Atlantic FCP sites Project Leader: National and International Ventures Working Group (NIVWG) Marketing Consultant

Purpose: To initiate a regional (Atlantic Canadian) approach to marketing the FCP program with the Atlantic provinces and its forest-dependent communities.

Description: A marketing workshop was delivered to Atlantic Model Forests by MFNL marketing consultant in Nova Scotia in mid November. Consultations were ongoing with the Atlantic Model Forests during this period with a goal to develop a plan for a regional marketing initiative. A regional proposal was developed by the MFNL Marketing Consultant and submitted to ACOA for funding.

Budget:


CFS – core


$4,885 0 $ 4,885.00

ACOA Atlantic FCP sites 0 3,850 $ 3,850.00 Total $ 4,885 $ 3,850.00 $ 8,735.00

Planned Outputs: Regional Proposal Meeting agenda and proceedings Atlantic Strategic Plan.

List of Other Project Partners: Fundy Model Forest; Nova Forest Alliance

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Knowledge Gathering



Project Title: „Knowledge Gathering‟ Facilitation and Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for Knowledge Gathering; Develop a research program for gathering an inventory of biophysical, human/social and infrastructure capital.

Description: The General Manager of the Model Forest guided the knowledge gathering initiatives of the LCN sites in cooperation with the Regional Economic Development Boards. Activities were related to facilitation, negotiation, developing terms of references and tracking successes and overcoming challenges.

Budget:


CFS – core 15,262 0 $ 15,262


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 15,262.00 $ 0.00 $ 15,262.00

Planned Outputs: Annual Report; Contractual agreements; Evaluation and Performance Management Framework.




Project Title: Synergy Workshop of Natural Resource Economies Project Leader: HEDB Inc.

Purpose: To enable the Model Forest to discover and build relationships with programs within the areas of sustainable communities, economic development, and human and social science.

Description: Initial meetings are held to begin the process of bringing together groups who are working toward the economic and social development of forestry communities. Meetings are held with representatives of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, the Centre for Environmental Excellence, Natural Resources Canada – CFS research teams, Institutue for Biodiversity and Ecological

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Science, Regional Economic Development Boards, Sustainable Communities Initiative- Municipalities NL, Lighthouse Institute.

Budget:


CFS – core 640 0 $640.00


0 0 $ 0.00

Humber Economic Development Board;

0

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 640.00 $ 640.00

Planned Outputs: Meeting Discussions

List of Other Project Partners: See above



Project Title: Corner Brook Watershed Management Planning Framework and Provincial Watershed Template Project Leader: City of Corner Brook; Watershed Planner;

Purpose: The establishment of an informed-decision making process in community-based watershed management.

Description: The development of the Corner Brook Watershed Management Planning Framework continues during this period with research and public consultations. This information will be finalized in an implementation plan for the Corner Brook Watershed during 2008-2009. The new watershed plan will enable the Model Forest to update its existing template for community watershed management for distribution to 282 municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 0 $ 0.00


0 0 $ 0.00

City of Corner Brook

20,383 $ 20,383.00

Total

$ 20,383.00 $ 20,383.00

Planned Outputs:

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Corner Brook Watershed Management Planning Document; Updated 2008 Provincial Watershed Management Template

List of Other Project Partners: City of Corner Brook



Project Title: Information Resource System: Web-based and digital/hardcopy exchange Project Leader: Education and Communications Working Group; Water Resources Management Division; LCN Coordinators

Purpose: To provide an information exchange platform for communities involved with the Model Forest Program; Also, enable future FCP communities to gather and exchange information for their future benefit.

Description: The restructuring of the Model Forest website is begun and a searchable database will be designed to promote access to research and information presented. Discussions with the Department of Environment and Conservation, Water Resources Division are ongoing to decide how to integrate the NL Water Resources Portal Geoconnections project.

Budget:


CFS – core


Water Resources Management Division

N/A Total

Planned Outputs: Enhanced Model Forest Website NL Water Resources Portal

List of Other Project Partners: Department of Environment and Conservation, Water Resources Division

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Project Title: Community inventories of LCNs Project Leader: Humber Economic Development Board

Purpose: To compile all labour market development information in the White Bay South Local Community Network. Secondary information will be collected in anticipation of a biophysical, human and social, and community infrastructure information database. This information is critical to the LCNs ability to develop strategic approaches to economic diversification utilizing the areas natural resources.

Description: HEDB have established a directory of community-based infrastructure and labour market information related to five communities. This information will be supplemented further by an inventory of socio-economic knowledge specifically related to human, social and infrastructure capital.

Budget:


CFS – core 12,000 0 $ 12,000.00


0 0 $ 0.00

Humber Economic Development Board; RedOchre Regional Board; Nordic Development Association – (joint proposal)

0

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $12,000.00 $ 12,000.00

Planned Outputs: Baseline LCN Inventory




Project Title: Knowledge Generation Plans (KGP) for the LCNs Project Leader: LCN Coordinators

Purpose: A KGP will characterize what opportunities exist for research and information gathering.

Description: The Humber Economica Development Board began its process for the development and

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implementation of a strategy to fill the LCNs gaps in resource knowledge and answer critical questions as part of a KGP. This project should be considered the research file of the FCP and a multi-year program.

Budget:


CFS – core 12,000 0 $ 12,000.00


0 0 $ 0.00

DNR LCNs

Total $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00

Planned Outputs: Interim Reports


Opportunities Generation



Project Title: „Opportunities‟ Facilitation and Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for Opportunities Creation; Develop a organizational structure around the concept of pilot projects related to new or enhanced community economic development.

Description This project was not active during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The General Manager of the Model Forest will guide the Opportunities Creation initiatives of the LCN sites. Activities will be related to facilitation, negotiation, developing terms of references, contracting services, and tracking successes and overcoming challenges.

Budget:


CFS – core 0


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total

Planned Outputs: Annual Report; Contractual agreements;

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Evaluation and Performance Management Framework.




Project Title: Working Group Workshops Project Leader: Chairs of Working Groups, LCN Coordinators

Purpose: Working Group will be established under the authority of the Management Group of the MF-NL. Four Working Groups will be: Capacity Building Extension (CBEWG); Forest Based Economic Development (FEDWG); Education and Communications (ECWG); and the National and International Ventures (NIVWG)

Description: This project was not active during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The Working Group will conduct a series of workshops on topics related to: CBE WG – Partner facilitation, Conflict resolution, and traning opportunities; FED WG – Opportunity think-tank and pilot project development; EC WG – Youth outreach, technology transfer, networking and marketing; NIV WG – Joint projects, training and mentoring, international networking and technology transfer.

Budget:


CFS – core


N/A N/A Total

Planned Outputs: WG Discussion document for LCN consideration


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International



Project Title: „International‟“ Facilitation and Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to our International objective.

Description: The General Manager of the Model Forest developed the MFNL collaboration with the Argentine Model Forest, which included the Canadian Model Forest Network and the Canadian Forest Service, in furthering the developing of their LLI Process.

Budget:


CFS – core 3,362 0 $ 3,362


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 3,362.00 $ 0.00 $ 3,362.00



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Project Title: Argentina Model Forest Network: Criteria and Indicator (LLI) Development Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: As part of Model Forest‟s commitment to work and exchange successful SFM experiences through the IMFN, MF-NL will facilitate a technology transfer workshop with the five Model Forest sites in Argentina.

Description: The MFNL General Manager continued to develop a site training course on Argentina MF Local Level Indicators. A proposal was developed and submitted to the Forest Communities Program to assist with the delivery of this course. Funding was approved and the LLI workshop was delivered in Neuquen, Argentina in March 2008. The focus of this workshop was to promote an understanding and acceptance of a common set of indicators for LLI; to validate the proposed AMFN strategic plan on C&I; and to share an awareness and understanding of Canada‟s practical experience in defining and implementing LLI and indicator use at a network level.

Budget:


CFS – core 4,632 0 $ 4,632.00


10,525 0 $10,525.00

Argentina Model Forest Network

7,810 3,000 $10,810.00

Model Forest – NL Partnership

0 3,000 $ 3,000.00

Total $ 22,967.00 $ 3,000 $ 28,967.00

Planned Outputs: Trip Report and Spanish Modules

List of Other Project Partners: Model Forest Partnership Argentine Model Forest Network Canadian Forest Service Canadian Model Forest Network

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Project Title: International Student Field Station Project Leader: NRCan-CFS

Purpose: Opportunities to bring national and international students to study Newfoundland and Labrador forests are numerous. The existing services and accomomodations for housing these students are at times limited. MF-NL offers its assistance to partners in the establishment or enhancement of this infrastructure.

Description: This project was not active during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Assist partners interested in exploring a business/ feasibility approach to an international student field research station.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 0 $ 0.00


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Planned Outputs: Proposal


Legacy



Project Title: Opportunities Facilitation and Management Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for maintaining our relevance with legacy initiatives and their linkage with the new FCP program objectives.

Description: The General Manager promoted the legacy initiatives of the Model Forest for consideration and integration into the planning mechanisms for the implementation of the Forest Communities Program. Legacy projects include the Biodiversity Assessment Program, the Criteria and Indicators Framework, the Watershed Management Planning Mechanisms, etc.

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Budget:


CFS – core 14,067 0 $ 14,067.00


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $14,067.00 $ 0.00 $ 14,067.00


List of Other Project Partners: Model Forest Partnership



Project Title: Partner-led Initiatives Project Leader: Management Group Partners

Purpose: MF-NL is committed to supporting initiatives that our partners feel would be better administered under the auspices of the Model Forest program. These programs are not necessarily directly or indirectly related to the strategic plan of the FCP but are critical to the operational needs of the partner. Where appropriate, the LCNs will be transferred the knowledge and experience generated by these projects and incorporated into the LCN‟s Knowledge Generation Plans.

Description: Maintained third party project administration for partners; shared the results of the partner-led initiatives with the FCP partners and the LCN sites. Examples of projects include: Wildlife research (caribou, predators, aquatics, geospatial, ecosystem status and trends; Education (exotic species); Natural Areas (Human Footprint analysis); Baie du Nord Heritage River.

Budget:


CFS – core 0


0 0 $ 0.00

MF Partnership 0 DNR 29,553 0 $ 29,533.00 Wildlife Division 203,261 $ 203,261.00 Parks and Natural

Areas Division 12,834 $ 12,834.00

Total $ 245,628.00 $ 0.00 $ 245,628.00

This Partner Led Initiative Funding will not be reported as part of the Forest Communities Program as these initiatives were not included in the 2007-2008 FCP Workplan.

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Planned Outputs: Contracts; Final Reports; Communication tools.

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Environment and Conservation, Wildlife Division and Parks and Natural Areas Division



Project Title: Labrador Forest Management Committee (FMC) projects Project Leader: Innu Nation and DNR

Purpose: To support initiatives under an agreement between the Innu Nation and the DNR.

Description: Offered facilitation services, project management guidance and project administration on several initiatives including: ISO certification, site classification, carbon research, insect conference.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 0 $ 0.00


0 0 $ 0.00

DNR 28,178 0 $ 28,178 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 28,178.00 $ 0.00 $ 28,178.00

Planned Outputs: Workplan; Annual Reports




Project Title: SFM Education Strategy Project Leader: EC WG

Purpose: The forest sectors‟ main challenge is the misinformation about forest management being delivered in our school systems. MF-NL with the assistance of many partners will formulate an approach over the next 5 years that clearly targets the messages delivered to the youth of our province. Part of building strong communities is building the knowledge base of our youth and the

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new FCP will bring these messages to the LCN sites through smaller pilot programs.

Description: Initiate the development of a SFM Education Strategy based on the previous work conducted through the Model Forest, the Department of Natural Resources and the Canadian Institute of Forestry. The Strategy will create several pilot activities and associated educational tools. These will be applied within the FCP boundary and shared with the LCN sites. They will be later applied at the provincial level through the education system and through guidance officials. During this period the first Pilot Forest Fair is planned and organized for April 2008. This event will profile our Forests and all of its values. As well, discussions begin on the development of a program to promote our Forests and the Forest Industry to Junior and Senior High School students. Outputs from this initiative will include a DVD, a Power Point presentation, and supplementary teaching materials which will provide an overview of Forests and the Forest Industry in this province.

Budget:


CFS – core


0 0 $ 0.00

DNR 6,253 $ 6,253.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 6,523.00 $ 0.00 $ 6,523.00

Planned Outputs: Strategy Document/Proposal for 2008-09.

List of Other Project Partners: Dept. of Natural Resources



Project Title: Forest Sector Communications (DNR) Project Leader: DNR; EC WG

Purpose: Forest Sector issues need to be focused in the general public through media that will produce the most effective outcomes. MF-NL will work with DNR to produce a communications strategy and working group to carry through this most important task. The FCP will also parallel its communications efforts with the provincial strategy and intregrate a positive message about the new program and its ability to assist with provincial public education targets.

Description: A provincial forest communication strategy is produced and a provincial communications working group formalized. A variety of promotional materials are produced and events planned for implementation in 2008.

Budget:

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CFS – core 0


0 0 $ 0.00

DNR 25,242 $ 25,242.00 Total 25,242.00 $ 25,242.00

Planned Outputs: Provincial calendars with winning student posters ; Proceedings of the in-servicing sessions; video script; Terms of Reference for the Provincial Communications Working Group; 6 fact sheets; 8 articles on issues related to forest management; 6 brochures on Criteria and Indicators; Pilot Forest Fair




Project Title: Charitable Status Project Leader: Executive Committee

Purpose: Education and communication initiatives promoting Sustainable Forest Management are difficult projects for leveraging financial resources. MF-NL will attempt to establish a charitable organization to access funds for youth and public education initiatives.

Description: This project went forward with no funding necessary. A charitable application was sent to the Canadian Revenue Agency for consideration. The proposed organization is incorporated under the provincial Corporations Act entitled “Future Forests for Sustainable Communities Inc.”.

Budget:


CFS – core 0 0 $ 0.00


0 0 $ 0.00

N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 N/A 0 0 $ 0.00 Total $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Planned Outputs: Incorporation of non profit agency


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Financial Report

Financial Report – Forest Communities Program 2007-2008 (October 1,

2007 to March 31, 2008)

The Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador (MFNL) financial statements represent the

total revenue and expenditures realized by the MFNL during the 2007-2008 fiscal year.

Expenditures for the period of October 1, 2007- March 31, 2008 applicable to the $ 175,000

funding grant received from the Department of Natural Resources under Year 1 of the Forest

Communities program are presented separately. Consistent with previous years, the financial

statements are presented on a project accounting basis with each project’s expenditure

activities stated separately. These statements are audited annually by the accounting firm of

Bonnell Cole Janes.

The organization’s summary statements separate funding into two streams; the Canadian

Forest Service core funding and Canadian Forest Service strategic funding and Model Forest

partnership and general revenue funding. The expenditure report on this statement is directly

related to budgetary projections presented in the MFNL 2007-2009 Workplan. This report will

address the expenditures related to the first six months of this eighteen month Workplan.

Following this report, Table I (page 44) breaks down expenditures by project including in-kind

contributions relevant to each project. This table also identifies government and non-

government sources of funding.

Overall Income

Total actual revenue for the period of October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 was $ 412,525. This

figure does not include Partner Led Imitative funding (Page 39) as these programs were not

included in the MFNL Workplan 2007-2009. This total revenue of $ 412,525 represents the

core funding grant ($ 175,000) from the Canadian Forest Service and ($ 15,410) contributed

from National Strategic Project Funding toward the Atlantic Forest Marketing Initiative and

the Argentina Local Level Indicators Initiative. The total revenue figure includes a total cash

contribution from partners, government agencies, corporate sponsors and general revenue

sources of $ 190,317. In-kind contributions to the program were $ 47,208.

Other Funds

The Partnership and Other Revenue Funding $ 237,525 (government and non-government

sources) is generated from the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador Partnership

contributions to projects as well as funding from government agencies, corporations,

educational institutions, and other miscellaneous income, GST/HST rebates, and sales of forest

site classification manuals.

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Overall Expenditures

Expenditures during the period of October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 are described in the

MFNL 2007-2009 Workplan (18 month) and are in keeping with activities outlined in these

documents.

General and Administrative expenditures are used to support the General and Office Manager’s

salary and employee benefits, office rent, supplies, telephone, travel, equipment, meetings,

insurance, and related expenses. A portion of the General Manager’s salary during this six

month initiative of the Forest Communities Program was contributed by the provincial

Department of Natural Resources – Forest Services Branch ($ 7,908).

Balance Sheet

Current assets consist mainly of cash and receivables due from partners, government or other

funding agencies. The organization’s capital assets have been amortized on an annual basis as

per the guidelines of the Canadian Auditors Association.

Direct and In-Kind Contributions

Overall contributions to the Western Newfoundland Model Forest program during the period

of October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 totaled $ 412,525 (includes in-kind contributions – refer

page 46).

This total is comprised of $ 190,410 of direct funding from the Canadian Forest Service, $

153,847 direct partner funding (government sources) and $35,968 direct partner funding (non-

government sources). Also included in this total is the total partnership in-kind contribution of

$ 47,208 which is sourced from government and non-government sources ($ 17,108 and $

30,100 respectively). Direct funding and in-kind contributions are presented as totals on page

46.

The total revenue of the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador core program October 1,

2007 to March 31, 2008 (first six months of the Forest Communities Program) which is

sourced from government sources is $ 345,955 or 84.0% of its total revenue.

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Expenditures

Annual Report Summary

October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008

NRCan-CFS Partner/Other Expenses FCP Funds* Cash

Gvt Ngvt Inkind

Gvt Ngvt Total

1.0.1 Effective Management & Delivery 1.0.1 Program Administration 45,724 27,958 73,882 1.0.2 Program Supervision/Leadership

2,095

15,458

13,450

31,003

Subtotal 1.0.1 47,819 27,958 15,458 13,450 104,685 Goal/Program Areas Capacity Building 1.1.1 Facilitation & Management 20,793 20,793 1.1.2 Marketing Strategy 27,700 45,145 72,845 1.1.3 Communications Strategy 11,671 2,260 200 14,131 1.1.4 LCN Sites 4,642 4,250 950 4,375 14,217 1.1.5 CIF Miniforums 114 2,625 2,739 1.1.6 Forest Sector Professional Strategy

800 800

1.1.7 Forest Education Toolbox 500 500

1.1.8 AM Loggers Program 6,726 6,726 1.1.9 Atlantic FCP Sites 4,885 700 3,150 8,735 Subtotal 1.1 65,720 63,266 200 1,650 10,650 141,486 Developing Approaches and Sharing Knowledge 1.2.1 Facilitation & Management 15,262 15,262 1.2.2 Synergy Workshop 640 640 1.2.4 Corner Brook Watershed 20,383 20,383 1.2.6 Community Inventory LCN 12,000 12,000 1.2.7 Knowledge Generation Plan – LCN

12,000 12,000

Subtotal 1.2 39,902 20,383 60,285

International Facilitation and Management 1.4.1 Facilitation & Management 3,362 3,362 1.4.3 Argentina Model Forest 4,632 10,525 7,810 6,000 28,967 Subtotal 1.4 7,994 10,525 7,810 6,000 32,329 Legacy 1.5.1 Opportunity Facilitation and Management

14,067 14,067

1.5.3 Partner Led Initiative 1.5.4 Labrador FMC 28,178 28,178 1.5.5 SFM Education Strategy 6,253 6,253 1.5.6 FS Communication Strategy

25,242 25,242

Subtotal 1.5 14,067 59,673 73,740

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Annual Totals

$ 175,502

153,847 35,968

17,108

30,100

412,525

Annual Financial Report: List of Contributors for Year 2007-2008 (October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008)

Contributor Cash In-kind Total NRCan-CFS (FCP) $175,000 $ 175,000 NRCan-CFS (Other) $ 15,410 $ 15,410 Newfoundland Forest Service $ 71,649 $7,908 $ 79,557 City of Corner Brook $ 20,383 $ 20,383 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency $ 29,395 $ 29,395 Dept. of Innovation, Trade & Rural Development

$ 15,750 $ 15,750

Services Canada $ 1,260 $ 1,260 Humber Economic Development Board/Red Ochre Regional Board

$ 5,325 $ 5,325

Canadian Institute of Foresters (NL Section)

$ 2,625 $ 2,625

Western School District $ 500 $500 Envirothon Sponsors –Corporate $ 200 $ 200 General Revenue General Revenue – FCP

$ 27,958 $ 502

$ 27,958 $ 502

Model Forest Partnership $ 24,000 $ 24,000 Atlantic Model Forests $ 3,850 $ 3,850 Argentine Model Forest Network $ 7,810 $ 3,000 $ 10,810 Total $365,317 $47,208 $ 412,525

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