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[156] Mr. Fillmore also gave testimony about the regulatory framework for timber licensing, and
the concerns of his staff with respect to the conduct of other DIAND employees.
[157] Mr. Jeff Monty was the next witness called on behalf of the Defendant. He holds the degree
of bachelor of science in forestry and a certificate of public administration. He was employed by
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DIAND from 1995 to 2001, working from Whitehorse, as the Regional Manager of Forest
Resources. His responsibilities included building the forest program. He focused on the concepts of
forest renewal, protection, inventory and planning.
[158] In the mid to late 1990s, devolution of control of the forest resources from the Federal
Government to the YTG was pending. Mr. Monty believed it to be prudent to work collaboratively
with the Yukon Government in the area of forest management and planning. A Yukon forest
strategy had been developed by the Yukon Forest Commission and Mr. Monty was directed to work
with it.
[159] While in the Yukon region, Mr. Monty was seconded to the YTG from April 1998 until
June, July 1998, working with the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources. His job was to advise on
the development of a forest policy prior to devolution.