The LRMP is only one level of planning, and will guide more detailed planning. The community representatives sitting at the LRMP Table are telling government managers that the fisheries values in the area are of particular importance and they want them maintained. Once the LRMP is approved by the Ministers, government is obliged to ensure that this priority is followed through. So, more detailed planning will be done to find ways to meet that objective. In the Fort St James LRMP, an annual monitoring and review meeting is held to ensure that government follows through with its commitment.
People have different expectations about what issues or problems an LRMP can deal with.
It is unrealistic to think that this process will solve all the land use issues on Haida Gwaii. But it will be a step towards a more integrative job of managing the resources, and getting direction for management priorities from the communities. My job is to support the process so that it is open and fair. To make sure that peoples' concerns and interests are brought forward, that information is made available, and that there is good structure and organization with the process. I will also work with the table to meet the timelines and work within our budget allocations.