Harvesting Impacts on Natural Range Barriers near Sharpe Lake
A rancher in the south Cariboo was concerned that West Fraser Mills Ltd. did not mitigate impacts to a natural range…
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Issue #3 – Summer 2010
I was honored to take on the position of Chair as of May 1, and appreciate the opportunity to work with our highly skilled and dedicated board members and staff. British Columbians rely on the Board to be an independent and trusted voice. Since the Board was established 15 years ago there have been significant changes in […]
Issue #8 – Winter 2012/13
“Social licence” is a term used to describe the general approval society gives to industries operating on public lands. The extent to which social licence exists depends upon the public’s confidence that industries will follow the rules, act responsibly, and generate more public benefit than harm. The Board believes that independent oversight is an important and cost-effective method for fostering […]
Campbell River audit finds compliance problems with timber sales program
An audit of BC Timber Sales’ (BCTS) Strait of Georgia Business Area has found several instances of non-compliance with provincial forestry legislation by timber sale licence holders and BCTS operating within the Campbell River area.
Investigation finds unsafe bridges on forestry roads
An investigation of 216 bridges constructed throughout the province in the last three years has found numerous non-compliances with legislation and over two dozen bridges that may not be safe for industrial use.
