Collaboratively Evaluating Resource Values (CERV) program in the Kispiox Timber Supply Area

The focus of this contract is on a specific set of sites within the ICHmc2 in the Kispiox TSA, of which all sites occur on the territory of the Gitxsan people. Data being collected include information on cultural plants and wildlife use which must be informed by the Gitxan to be relevant. All sites are occurring on Gitxsan core territory, and this data is highly localized.
Culturally sensitive data is a core component of the work as is the support of the Gitxsan. The GLMO represents many of the Gitxsan Wilps and has the authority to provide such direction on this work. Additionally, the GLMO is proceeding with this work in a collaborative manner providing a very cost competitive rate to do such work. The GLMO employs staff who are knowledgeable about the land and the values important to the Gitxsan and about the standard forestry measurements that will be conducted.