TechnicalWorkshop

Issues &Opportunities

forBritish Columbia

TechnicalWorkshop

Issues &Opportunities

forBritish Columbia

Welcome!Welcome!

Workshop purpose & contextWorkshop purpose & context

Forum for exchange of ideas for PEM practitioners• Issues, solutions• Opportunities

Provincial PEM business case• Technical feedback• Organizational & support issues• Implementation Framework & Plan

External perspectives on PEM program overall

Forum for exchange of ideas for PEM practitioners• Issues, solutions• Opportunities

Provincial PEM business case• Technical feedback• Organizational & support issues• Implementation Framework & Plan

External perspectives on PEM program overall

“PEM-the-Province” proposition — the business case

“PEM-the-Province” proposition — the business case Present business case has raised

some cautious interest• Business case can be broadened &

strengthened for other SFM benefits Need to determine nature of

concerns Need to undertake technical “due

diligence” (this workshop as a start)

Present business case has raised some cautious interest• Business case can be broadened &

strengthened for other SFM benefits Need to determine nature of

concerns Need to undertake technical “due

diligence” (this workshop as a start)

Need to prepare an Implementation Framework (Go/Nogo)• Overarching strategy, key elements, principles, assumptions,

uncertainties, linkages, etc.• Project management, performance, governance• Business drivers• Technical components• Infrastructure components• Schedule and resources• Training and extension• Cost• Options• Integration, etc.

Need to prepare an Implementation Framework (Go/Nogo)• Overarching strategy, key elements, principles, assumptions,

uncertainties, linkages, etc.• Project management, performance, governance• Business drivers• Technical components• Infrastructure components• Schedule and resources• Training and extension• Cost• Options• Integration, etc.

Implementation Workshop — late June (Go/Nogo)• Structured review of Framework by key

clients, stakeholders, custodians, etc. Prepare comprehensive

Implementation Plan for Sept 2001 Subject to…? concerted effort begins

April 2002

Implementation Workshop — late June (Go/Nogo)• Structured review of Framework by key

clients, stakeholders, custodians, etc. Prepare comprehensive

Implementation Plan for Sept 2001 Subject to…? concerted effort begins

April 2002

PEM is now officially on the radar screenPEM is now officially on the radar screen

Relatively new ‘methodology’ operationally

High on the inventory agenda• Clients• Investors• PEM practitioners• Researchers

Presently under the looking glass

Relatively new ‘methodology’ operationally

High on the inventory agenda• Clients• Investors• PEM practitioners• Researchers

Presently under the looking glass

High expectations building for PEMHigh expectations building for PEM For many — significant expectations for

ecosystem-based inventory information at bargain basement prices!

Greater efficiencies and smarter approaches indeed hold promise

But, need to manage expectations with extreme care

History shows that oversold inventory systems come and go

For many — significant expectations for ecosystem-based inventory information at bargain basement prices!

Greater efficiencies and smarter approaches indeed hold promise

But, need to manage expectations with extreme care

History shows that oversold inventory systems come and go

Ultimately PEM must show its value at the resources decision table

Like our management systems, PEM will be scrutinized closely for its — • relevance• quality• value for investment

Ultimately PEM must show its value at the resources decision table

Like our management systems, PEM will be scrutinized closely for its — • relevance• quality• value for investment

PEM not unique to BCPEM not unique to BC

Predictive spatial and temporal ecological modeling techniques abound elsewhere too

A number warrant consideration with the BC circumstance

Some of these ideas will be advanced in this workshop as food for thought• Additional focus on ecosystem-landscape-

hydrological processes• …address contemporary SFM questions regarding

ecosystem-landscape function, integrity and conservation

Predictive spatial and temporal ecological modeling techniques abound elsewhere too

A number warrant consideration with the BC circumstance

Some of these ideas will be advanced in this workshop as food for thought• Additional focus on ecosystem-landscape-

hydrological processes• …address contemporary SFM questions regarding

ecosystem-landscape function, integrity and conservation

PEM challenges how we presently do thingsPEM challenges how we presently do things

We use inventories and classification systems in ways that were never originally intended

Raises strategic questions regarding rationalization of current inventory product portfolio & tool box

Topics that are of central interest to the FRIC, LUCO and LIICC

We use inventories and classification systems in ways that were never originally intended

Raises strategic questions regarding rationalization of current inventory product portfolio & tool box

Topics that are of central interest to the FRIC, LUCO and LIICC

PEM at crucial thresholdPEM at crucial threshold

Need to think positively but critically Learn from mistakes Work collaboratively Have open mind to better techniques Not reinvent wheels Ask for and seek help Strive for excellence Be realistic

Need to think positively but critically Learn from mistakes Work collaboratively Have open mind to better techniques Not reinvent wheels Ask for and seek help Strive for excellence Be realistic

Thursday April 26th

PEM Case Studies & Discussion of PEM Issues

8:30 AM 7. PEM Case Study & Experiences #1Maureen Ketcheson, JMJ Holdings, Nelson BC

9:15 AM 8. PEM Case Study & Experiences #2John Johnson, Timberline Forest Inventory Consultants, Prince George, BC

10:00 AM 9. PEM from a Regional Ecologist’s PerspectiveCraig DeLong, Min. of Forests, Prince George, BC

10:30 AM COFFEE BREAK11:00 AM 10. PEM Discussion Topic #A: Accuracy— Protocol for Quality Assurance and

Accuracy Assessment of Ecosystem MapsRichard Sims, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Vancouver, BC

11:30 AM 11. PEM Discussion Topic #B: Field Sampling for PEMColleen Jones, Shamaya Consulting, Smithers, BC

12:00NOON

LUNCH BREAK

Workshop Agenda — Thursday AM

Workshop Agenda — Thursday AM

Thursday April 26th

PEM Case Studies & Discussion of PEM Issues

12:00NOON

LUNCH BREAK

1:00 PM 12. PEM Discussion Topic #C: PEM, Regional Data Centres and Related Issues& OpportunitiesDon Morgan, Research Branch, Min. of Forests, Smithers, BC

1:30 PM 13. PEM Discussion Topic #D: Interpretation: Ecologically-based Yield (SIBEC)Del Meidinger, Research Branch, Min. of Forests, Victoria, BC

2:00 PM 14. PEM Discussion Topic #E: Interpretation: Wildlife & Structural StageDave Clark, Min. of Env. Lands, & Parks

General Discussion

3:00 PM COFFEE BREAK

PEM Experiences Outside BC & Other PEM Perspectives

3:30 PM 15. Assessment of TEM/PEM approaches: Mapping and Simulation ofHeterogeneous EcosystemsLarry Band, University of North Carolina

4:30 PM Adjourn

Workshop Agenda — Thursday PM

Workshop Agenda — Thursday PM

Workshop Agenda — Friday AMWorkshop Agenda — Friday AMPEM Experiences Outside BC & Other PEM Perspectives

Friday April 27th

8:30 AM 16. Automated Classification of Geomorphic/ Hydrologic Spatial Entities toSupport Predictive Ecosystem Mapping (PEM)Bob MacMillan, LandMapper Environmental Solutions, Edmonton

9:15 AM 17. Emerging Remote Sensing Data, Systems and Tools to Support PEMApplications for Resource ManagementOlaf Niemann, University of Victoria

10:00 AM COFFEE BREAK

10:30 AM 18. Learning From the Past and the PresentDave Moon, CDT — Core Decision Technologies Inc.

Concurrent Breakouts (2 Sessions) &Plenary Presentations and Discussion

11:15 AM- 1:15 PM

19A. Panel Breakout: Observations - SWOT & RecommendationsFacilitator: Keith Jones, R. Keith Jones & Associates, Victoria, BCReporter: Greg Utzig, Kutenai Nature Investigations, Nelson, BC

11:30 AM- 1:15 PM

19B. PEM Practitioners Breakout: Issues & OpportunitiesFacilitator: Richard Sims, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Vancouver, BCReporter: Kate Miller, Madrone, Duncan, BC

12:00NOON

WORKING LUNCH BREAK

Workshop Agenda — Friday PMWorkshop Agenda — Friday PMConcurrent Breakouts (2 Sessions) &Plenary Presentations and Discussion

12:00NOON

WORKING LUNCH BREAK

1:15 PM- 2:45 PM

20A. PEM-the-Province: Implementation — Technical Considerations &Opportunities BreakoutFacilitator: Don Howes, Land Use Coordination OfficeReporter: Larry Band, University of North Carolina

1:15 PM- 2:45 PM

20B. PEM-the-Province: Implementation — Infrastructure, Training, BusinessConsiderations, Data-Knowledge, Access, Organization/OrganizationalConsiderations BreakoutFacilitator: Evert Kenk, Land Use Coordination Office, VictoriaReporter: Nona Phillips, Min. of Forests, Williams Lake

2:45 PM COFFEE BREAK

3:00 PM 21. Plenary Reporting & DiscussionsGreg Utzig - 19A, DiscussionKate Miller - 19B, DiscussionLarry Band - 20A, DiscussionNona Phillips - 20B, Discussion

4:30 PM 22. Closing Comments Keith Jones, Del Meidinger, Dave Clark

4:45 PM Adjourn

Logistics, other items, questionsLogistics, other items, questions

Thursday night dinner Transport UVic directions, parking

Thursday night dinner Transport UVic directions, parking

Logistics, other items, questionsLogistics, other items, questions

… Refreshments… See you at UVic tomorrow 8:30 sharp

… Refreshments… See you at UVic tomorrow 8:30 sharp

Breakout 19 A/BRoom A129/A148

respectively

Breakout 19 A/BRoom A129/A148

respectively

Facilitator: Keith Jones Richard SimsReporter: Greg Utzig Kate Miller

Notes:

Bob MacMillanLarry BandDave Moon

Olaf NiemannEv Kenk

Don Howes

Breakout 20 A/B Room A129/A148

respectively

Breakout 20 A/B Room A129/A148

respectivelyFacilitator: Don Howes Evert KenkReporter: Larry Band Nona Phillips

Notes:

Bob MacMillan Dennis LloydLarry Band Dave ClarkDave Moon Ted Lea

Olaf Niemann Terry GunningDon Howes Ev KenkDon Morgan Corey ErvinCraig Delong Carmen CadrinDel Meidinger Greg Utzig

Ron Kot Maureen KetchesonJohn Johnson Raoul WiartShawn Reed Mike Ryan

Jim Sin Terry ConvilleDerek Challenger Colleen Jones

Richard Sims Geoff/JeffKate Miller