Third Party: Forest Practices Board
APPEAL NO. 2002-FOR-004

The appeal addressed the adequacy of circumstantial evidence to prove contravention of unauthorized timber harvesting. The Board joined to argue that proof of mens rea, i.e. that the person “knowingly” trespassed is not required.

Appeal dismissed.

FAC Decision: http://www.fac.gov.bc.ca/forestPracCode/2002for004.pdf