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Cutblocks and Roads near Furlong Creek
A resident of Lakelse Lake, near Terrace, wrote to the Board with concerns about forest practices in a…
Approval of development over the Goat River trail and near the Goat River
This investigation examines a complaint by the Fraser Headwaters Alliance (the complainant) about whether operational…
Audit of B.C. Timber Sales finds issues
VICTORIA – An audit of the South Island District portion of the B.C. Timber Sales (BCTS) Strait of Georgia Business Area has found compliance with most, but not all, requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released today. “While BCTS met most of its obligations, the audit did […]
Fire Preparedness Under Scrutiny
VICTORIA – As it audits forestry operations across B.C. this summer, the Forest Practices Board will be looking closely at how prepared the forest industry is to deal with accidental fire starts. “The Wildfire Act requires a forestry operator to ensure an adequate fire suppression system is available on-site when conducting high-risk activities that could […]
