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Approval of Logging in Government Creek Watershed Set Aside

Victoria – Government approval of logging in a contentious area of the Queen Charlotte Islands has been set aside, as a result of an appeal brought by the Forest Practices Board. “This decision demonstrates that the public can hold government decision-makers accountable under the Code. The Review Panel emphasizes the importance of public participation—as well […]

Report advocates setting clear, measurable goals

Victoria -Sound forest practices must be guided by clear and measurable goals, especially as government moves to results-based regulation, according to the Forest Practices Board’s 2001 annual report. The report, which summarizes the results of the board’s work last year, notes problems on the ground that could be avoided through well-defined, measurable direction at all forest […]

Court confirms board’s jurisdiction

The Kamloops forest district’s small business forest enterprise program complied with Forest Practices Code requirements in all significant respects, says a report released today by the Forest Practices Board.