Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive ...

ANNEX AProject 13 - 16:Project Manager:Participant/Liaison:Conduct of wildlife research or harvesting studies in the settlement areaGovernment of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) - Department of RenewableResources (DRR), Department of Environment (DOE), Department of Fisheriesand Oceans (DFO), Renewable Resources Board (Board)Renewable Resources Councils (RRCs), participant harvestersObligations Addressed:13.8.40 Wildlife research or harvesting studies conducted in the settlement area by government, or bythe Board, or with government assistance shall directly involve Renewable Resources Councilsand participant harvesters to the greatest extent possible.Referenced Clauses: 13.3.1, 13.8.37ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITY TIMING GUIDELINES(in sequence)1. When plans are made to conduct wildlife DRR, DOE, DFO, after settlementresearch or harvest studies in the settlement Board legislationarea, affected RRC(s) and local participantharvesters advised of the plans2. Involve, to the greatest extent possible, the DRR, DOE, DFO, Boardaffected RRC(s) and local participantharvesters in the wildlife research orharvesting study projectsPlanning Assumptions:- It is intended that the Board and government departments and agencies work in close collaboration,and exchange full information on their policies, programs and research.SAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 68