Resource Summary

1	These amounts have been restated, for comparative purposes only, to be consistent with the presentation of the 2006/07 Estimates. Schedule A of the Estimates presents a detailed reconciliation.
2	Water Stewardship and Executive and Support Services operating expenses and FTEs include the integration of Land and Water BC effective October 1, 2006. Executive and Support Services capital expenditures also reflect that adjustment.
3	Environmental Stewardship capital expenditures include funding increases for the potential costs associated with the creation of parks. Capital expenditures for 2005/06 and 2006/07 include a funding allocation for expenditures associated with the reconstruction of the Myra Canyon trestles. Schedule A of the Estimates presents a detailed reconciliation.

Environmental Appeal Board and Forest Appeals Commission

The Environmental Appeal Board (Board) and Forest Appeals Commission (Commission) are independent, quasi-judicial tribunals jointly administered by the same office. They hear appeals of government decisions under several provincial statutes concerned with natural resource management, environmental quality and public health protection.

As well, the Board and Commission administer the Hospital Appeal Board and Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board for the Ministry of Health.

While the Board and the Commission operate independently from the Ministry of Environment, their budget vote is the responsibility of the ministry. Therefore, they are not considered one of the core business areas accountable to the Minister of Environment, but they are included in the Resource Summary of this Service Plan.

1	These amounts have been restated, for comparative purposes only, to be consistent with the presentation of the 2006/07 Estimates. Schedule A of the Estimates presents a detailed reconciliation.