Sustainable Resource and Policy Management

The Branch co-ordinates and integrates departmental policy, natural resource allocation and Crown land-use planning, environmental impact assessment, legislative interpretation, and co-management, in accordance with Principles and Guidelines of Sustainable Development.

The Branch provides planning and policy assistance to local planning authorities, administers licensing of resource-based tourism facilities, represents the Department in issues related to internal and international trade agreements, provides support on communications issues, co-ordinates preparation of ministerial correspondence, and co-ordinates departmental settlements and litigation arising out of Treaty Land Entitlement.