Tsawak-qin Public Advisory Group (TPAG)

The Tsawak-qin Public Advisory Group (TPAG) is composed of a cross-section of community representatives who work with Tsawak-qin staff on behalf of all those who have an interest in, or are affected by, sustainable forest management in the Defined Forest Area (DFA).

Membership represents various interest groups from Port Alberni and surrounding communities, ranging from naturalists, recreationalists, City of Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Ministry of Forests South Island Forest District, small business owners and others.

The group was originally established as the West Island Woodlands Advisory Group (WIWAG) when Western Forest Products’ Port Alberni Operation initially became CSA certified. In 2022, the group was renamed to Tsawak-qin Public Advisory Group to align with the new name of the operation representing the shared ownership of TFL 44 by Huumis Ventures Limited Partnership (owned by Huu-ay-aht First Nations) and Western Forest Products.

OUR GOALS

Guided by recognized certification criteria, the TPAG maintains an open and transparent process that facilitates and acknowledges the widest community input possible. Our goal is to advise on the development, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of sustainable forest management practices in the area.

TPAG members collaborate with C̕awak ʔqin Forestry Limited Partnership to:

  • Identify and develop values, objectives and targets for the indicators mandated in the Standard core indicators;
  • Identify and select additional values, objectives, indicators, and targets based on Sustainable Forest Management elements and any other issues of relevance to the DFA;
  • Develop, assess and select one or more possible strategies for achieving targets;
  • Review the Sustainable Forest Management Plan;
  • Evaluate results of monitoring programs, and discuss improvements; and
  • Discuss any issues relevant to Sustainable Forest Management in the DFA.

Quarterly Meetings

There are generally four TPAG meetings scheduled annually in Port Alberni. They begin with dinner at 5:30 pm followed by the meeting at 6:00 pm.

View: DFA map

Annual SFM Plans & Indicator Reports: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

External Audits: 2023

Meeting Documents

For more information on meetings or becoming a member please contact:
Alexandra Iannantuono, C̕awak ʔqin Forestry Representative, FIT & Silviculture Field Planner
Email: aiannantuono@tsawak-qin.com

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