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BCTS is committed to manage Species at Risk identified through federal and provincial legislation, as well as to meet Sustainable Forest Management certification requirements. Additionally, some species and species habitat features do not have legal requirements but are still recognized by BCTS as needing additional management guidance. Together these species are referred to as SOMC. The corporate framework on the development of SOMC programs is outlined in the provincial BCTS SOMC Guide  \n([https://intranet.gov.bc.ca/assets/intranet/flnrord/bcts/tos/sustainability/somc/somc_program_guide.p](https://intranet.gov.bc.ca/assets/intranet/flnrord/bcts/tos/sustainability/somc/somc_program_guide.p)df) .  \nSCOPE  \nThis SOP covers all aspects of forestry planning, block and road development. It includes and applies to relevant Business Area staff, licensees, and contractors working for BCTS.  \nThe SOP applies to the Kamloops Business Area Focus List.  \nThis SOP applies to the July 2022 species Focus Lists (animals and plants) located:  \non TKA’s internal library folders:  \nG:\\BCTS\\TSO_Library\\Best Forestry Practices\\Wildlife\\SOMC‐Species of Management Concern  \nas well as TKA’s Forest Certification website:  \nBC Timber Sales ‐ Business Area Environmental Management System (EMS) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)‐ Province of British Columbia ([gov.bc.ca](gov.bc.ca))  \n􀂃 This SOP applies to the TKA SOMC Focus List that was developed through the corporate program using the methodology outlined in the provincial BCTS SOMC Guide. The Focus List was reviewed and updated on March 8, 2023.  \nThis SOP applies to all TKA’s operations within the following areas:  \n􀂃 BCTS Operations in the 100 Mile House, Kamloops, Lillooet, and Merritt TSA’s and TFL 18.  \nBCTS SOMCSOP Template 1  \n\n| | Species of Management Concern Standard Operating Procedure\u003Cbr>Kamloops Business Area 2023‐04‐01 |\n| --- | --- |\n\nOBJECTIVES  \n1. Define the various steps and procedures that are required to occur at different operational stages to effectively manage and protect Species of Management Concern.  \n2. Identify who have the responsibility to complete the procedures outlined in this SOP.  \n3. Meet legal and Sustainable Forestry Management certification obligations.  \n4. Educate BCTS staff, Licensees, Permittees, and Contractors in the identification, and management of Species of Management Concern.  \nSTANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE  \n\n| 1. 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