Submitted by
kathy.abusow_1
on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 05:40
General Information
Resolution
49809
IUCN Constituent
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
North America and the Caribbean
Country/Territory
Canada
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
No other Members are/have been involved
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Penticton Indian Band, BC Timber Sales, Interfor Corporation
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Field activities
Description and results/achievements of activities:
SFI is engaging with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) to link Indigenous knowledge with scientific knowledge by assessing the effectiveness of enhanced riparian management in the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) area of responsibility in British Columbia. The project will showcase how implementing the SFI 2022 Forest Management Standard and the PIB Enhanced Riparian Standards integrate recognition of Indigenous rights and drive improved management and outcomes for Indigenous values relating to water quality on SFI‑certified forestlands. Understanding and incorporating Indigenous knowledge via Traditional Knowledge keepers is an important step in affirming the right of Indigenous Peoples to sustainably manage and utilize wild resources.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
NA
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
This project is ongoing and results are expected in 2024. During the 2022 reporting period, the Penticton Indian Band, in collaboration with partners, developed pre-harvest and post-harvest sampling procedures associated with: wildlife values, medicinal and edible plant values, cultural values, and water quality (temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH). Sampling parameters were developed in direct collaboration with syilx Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Harvest areas were selected in collaboration with BCTS and Interfor (the partners). The Penticton Indian Band conducted field surveys on all sample blocks and field data were analyzed. Technicians collected relevant data together with Knowledge Keepers. Engagement with project partners and SFI occurred.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member