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5. Management Plan Implementation and Evaluation
The management plan provides long-term strategic direction for Parks Canada
managers of York Factory NHSC. It is a framework for more detailed planning and
decision-making, and a strategic reference for capital expenditure forecasts and
future management and operations.
Implementation of the management plan is the responsibility of the Manitoba Field
Unit Superintendent. Implementation will be done through the Manitoba Field Unit
business plan. The business plan identifies which actions of the management plan
will be realized within a five-year period. Any changes to the five-year forecast are
captured by the annual review and updating of the business plan. Implementation
of the strategies and actions may be reconsidered in response to new circumstances
or information, or changing national priorities and decisions.
Progress on management plan implementation will be communicated through
annual reporting and the Parks Canada State of the Protected Heritage Areas report.
The management plan will also be subject to periodic review (at least every 5 years),
and can be amended to reflect changing circumstances. The public will be consulted
about major changes.
Of the key actions cited in the management plan, the following are the priority
activities to be achieved in the coming years.
• Heritage Conservation
o Riverbank stabilization feasibility study, testing and decision
together with site hydrology study, and permafrost and vegetation
research;
o Continued cultural resource monitoring of the riverbank and salvage
archaeology as needed;
o Repair, maintenance and monitoring of the Depot for structural
integrity; and
o An agreement for the care and maintenance of the cemetery.
• Visitor Experiences, Public Appreciation and Understanding
o Discovery room in the Depot;
o Welcome and orientation signage;
o Development of site storylines; and
o Website improvement.
• Partnerships and Stakeholder Involvement
o Working group to improve marketing, visitor opportunities and
visitor service offer for York Factory NHSC and area.
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