Part A: Ministry of Forests and Range — Continued
Report on Resources
The Ministry of Forests and Range underspent approximately $45 million in 2005/06 against adjusted estimates of $662.344 million. Contributing factors were: a below average fire season, and delays in finalizing an agreement with the federal government for the South Moresby Forest Replacement Account.
Funding for the ministry is provided in the Ministry Operations Vote and the Direct Fire Vote of the legislature and three special accounts (BC Timber Sales, the Forest Stand Management Fund (FSMF) and the South Moresby Forest Replacement Account (SMFRA)). The SMFRA expenditures are overseen by a joint federal–provincial management committee. Forest Investment expenditures are overseen by a Forest Investment Council.
In 2005/06 additional funding was made available through a contingency vote of the legislature to address Nisga'a land reforestation obligations.
| Ministry Goal | Core Business | Funding Source (Vote or Special Account) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sustainable Forest and Range Resources | • Protection Against Fire and Pests | • Direct Fire Vote • Ministry Operations Vote |
| • Forest Stewardship | • Ministry Operations Vote • FSMF (special account) • SMFRA (special account) • Contingency Vote (Nisga'a land reforestation) |
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| • Range Stewardship and Grazing | • Ministry Operations Vote | |
| • Compliance and Enforcement | ||
| • Forest Investment | ||
| 2. Sustainable Forest and Range Benefits | • Pricing and Selling Timber | • Ministry Operations Vote |
| • BC Timber Sales | • BC Timber Sales (special account) |
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| 3. Highly Effective Innovative and Responsive Organization | • Executive and Support Services | • Ministry Operations Vote |
Resource Summary Table 2005/06
| Core Business Area | Estimated1 | Other Authorizations2 | Total Estimated | Actual 2005/06 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Expenses ($000) | |||||
| Protection Against Fire and Pests | 127,438 | 1,370 | 128,808 | 117,438 | (11,370) |
| Forest Stewardship | 84,440 | 3,000 | 87,440 | 51,845 | (35,595) |
| Nisga'a lands reforestation obligations (Contingency vote) | 0 | 5,650 | 5,650 | 5,650 | 0 |
| Range Stewardship and Grazing | 4,919 | 0 | 4,919 | 4,733 | (186) |
| Compliance and Enforcement | 25,609 | 0 | 25,609 | 24,298 | (1,311) |
| Forest Investment | 89,000 | 0 | 89,000 | 84,059 | (4,941) |
| Pricing and Selling Timber | 119,576 | 1,490 | 121,066 | 114,042 | (7,024) |
| Interest owed on revenue refunds (non-Vote) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Executive and Support Services | 48,542 | 2,402 | 50,944 | 66,513 | 15,569 |
| BC Timber Sales | 148,395 | 512 | 148,907 | 148,907 | 0 |
| Total | 647,919 | 14,425 | 662,344 | 617,486 | (44,858) |
| Full-time Equivalents (FTEs) | |||||
| Protection Against Fire and Pests | 684 | 0 | 684 | 676 | (8) |
| Forest Stewardship | 313 | 0 | 313 | 368 | 55 |
| Range Stewardship and Grazing | 44 | 0 | 44 | 42 | (2) |
| Compliance and Enforcement | 292 | 0 | 292 | 285 | (7) |
| Forest Investment | 57 | 0 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Pricing and Selling Timber | 733 | 0 | 733 | 691 | (42) |
| Executive and Support Services | 527 | 0 | 527 | 560 | 33 |
| BC Timber Sales | 574 | 0 | 574 | 559 | (15) |
| Total | 3,224 | 0 | 3,224 | 3,238 | 14 |
| Ministry Capital Expenditures (Consolidated Revenue Fund) ($000) | |||||
| Protection Against Fire and Pests | 3,360 | 0 | 3,360 | 8,837 | 5,477 |
| Forest Stewardship | 5,023 | 0 | 5,023 | 1,555 | (3,468) |
| Range Stewardship and Grazing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | (6) |
| Compliance and Enforcement | 1,911 | 0 | 1,911 | 50 | (1,861) |
| Forest Investment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pricing and Selling Timber | 3,848 | 0 | 3,848 | 838 | (3,010) |
| Executive and Support Services | 7,698 | 0 | 7,698 | 10,089 | 2,391 |
| BC Timber Sales | 990 | 0 | 990 | 193 | (797) |
| Total | 22,836 | 0 | 22,836 | 21,562 | (1,274) |
| Other Financing Transactions ($000) | |||||
| BCTS — Disbursements | 83,798 | 0 | 83,798 | 52,342 | 31,456 |
| Total Receipts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Disbursements | 83,798 | 0 | 83,798 | 52,342 | 31,456 |
| Total Net Cash Source Requirements) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | "Other Authorizations" include Supplementary Estimates, Statutory Appropriations and Contingencies. |
