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Reviews and Appeals of Forest Practices Code Decisions in British Columbia, 1996-2001
Just as companies can appeal fines and government orders, the Forest Practices Board can appeal both government…
Administrative Appeals: 2009-2014
The Forest Practices Board participates in appeals to the Forest Appeals Commission under the Forest and Range…
New Chair Appointed To The Forest Practices Board
March 9, 2010 Ministry of Forests and Range VICTORIA – Al Gorley will assume the role of chair of the Forest Practices Board effective May 1, 2010, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced today. “The Forest Practices Board serves as the public’s watchdog on forest practices in British Columbia,” said Bell. “I’m confident that […]
Forest Practices Board to Hold Public Meeting in Prince George
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will hold a public meeting in Prince George on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, at the Prince George Civic Centre at 7:30 pm. The Board will make a brief presentation and then invite questions and comments from the public. “The Board is responsible for reporting to the public on how […]
Forest Watchdog Releases Annual Report for 1997
Victoria – The Forest Practices Board’s Annual Report for the calendar year 1997 was tabled in the legislature today by the Honourable David Zirnhelt, Minister of Forests. The report highlights the independent Forest Practices Board’s findings and conclusions on compliance with the Forest Practices Code and the achievement of its intent, based on the Board’s […]
Forestry Watchdog Says Practices Improving —But Wildlife and Biodiversity Protection Still Missing from Code
Victoria – Forest practices in BC have improved significantly and the environmental impacts associated with logging and road construction have been reduced. That is one of the main conclusions of the 1998 Annual Report of the Forest Practices Board, tabled yesterday in the BC Legislature. “There is some good news here. Forest companies, government and […]