8. on the basis of the elements above, a work programme or National Indicative Programme (NIP) stating measurable objectives, with performance indicators, the contribution to be made by the various donors and the nature and scope of the most appropriate support mechanisms;

The Canadian Forest Service, as far as I am concerned, wrote the book on the mountain pine beetle and the government has every right to be proud of the work that it has done.

For ecological and long-term economic reasons, it is essential that any management for the MPB, other bark beetles, and forests in general, be rooted in a sound ecosystem-based approach.

1. The Commission shall, in liaison with the Member States and on the basis of a reciprocal and regular exchange of information, including exchange of information on the spot, especially with regard to strategy papers, the national indicative programmes (NIP), annual financing plans, and the preparation of projects and monitoring of their implementation, ensure the effective coordination of the assistance efforts undertaken by the Community, including the European Investment Bank (hereinafter referred to as 'the Bank'), and individual Member States, in order to increase the coherence and complementarity of their cooperation programmes.

17. National Indicative Programmes (NIPs) and Regional Indicative Programmes (RIPs) covering a three-year period are then drawn up on the basis of the strategy papers and agreed by the EU and each Mediterranean partner.

When the base period for determining market share for option A was changed in the framework agreement to accommodate B.C'. s mountain pine beetle problem and increased harvest levels, it resulted in a considerable negative impact on Alberta's market share.