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Forestry roads and bridges on south coast examined
An investigation into how well eight forest companies maintain roads and bridges in the Campbell River, South Island and Squamish forest districts showed generally good performance in meeting legal obligations
Board Recommends Improved Management of Resource Roads
In a special report released today, the Forest Practices Board reports that B.C. has between 400,000 and 500,000 km of resource roads – the distance from the earth to the moon – yet the provincial government’s management of these roads is not as effective or co-ordinated as it should be.
Achievement of Free-Growing Forests – 2004 Provincial Update
This investigation reviews the achievement of free-growing status – replacement of logged sites with healthy new…
CLOSING LETTER: Tindill Creek
Compliant that spilled oil could contaminate the spring and Tindill Creek.
BC Timber Sales Program Gets Clean Audit in 100 Mile House
The British Columbia Timber Sales (BCTS) program has received a clean audit for its operations in 100 Mile House Forest District, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
CLOSING LETTER: Construction of Waterbars on Puggins Mountain Road
Two long-time users of the road discovered that almost 100 waterbars had been constructed across the road, making it impassable to car traffic and difficult for pick-up traffic.
Woodlot management generally good, with room for improvement
VICTORIA – A report on an investigation of B.C.’s framework for woodlot management, and the performance of 15 woodlots in the Kootenay Lake timber supply area (TSA), concludes that the legislative and policy framework for woodlots is appropriate and most woodlots are conducting good forest practices on the ground. However, some woodlot licensees need to do a better […]