To build the model, Information Management Group staff first interviewed representative from headquarters branches who are responsible for any data directly related to location. Chilliwack and Vernon district staff reviewed the model, suggested additions and improvements, and identified additional business issues. The additional issues were significant, many of them relating to Forest Practices Code implementation. These business issues are in nearly all cases sticky and difficult to resolve. That, of course, is why they remain issues.
Some issues even appear simple on the surface, but become complicated very quickly.
However, business in the 1990s, today's society, and initiatives such as the Forest Practices Code dictate that the issues must be resolved - the ministry has no choice. Because resolution of business issues is so important, Information Systems Branch will continue to raise the profile of the Land Data Model and its issues to the level necessary to induce action. This may be difficult in itself since ministry staff are already burdened by the reorganization. In addition, we must work out how more districts can become involved. This will ensure there is a representative sampling of district staff.