BCTS Cutblocks in Slocan Park
A group of residents of Slocan Park submitted a complaint about a British Columbia Timber Sales (BCTS) timber licence…
A group of residents of Slocan Park submitted a complaint about a British Columbia Timber Sales (BCTS) timber licence…
The complaint lists a number of issues and includes a request that the cutblocks proposed by Tamihi Logging Co. Ltd. (…
Communities that have carried out fuel reduction projects are commended for their leadership in dealing with B.C.’s growing forest fire risk, said a Forest Practices Board report issued today.
VICTORIA – The provincial government should clarify responsibility and accountability for evaluating hazards and managing risks to public safety after forest fires, the Forest Practices Board repored today. Once a wildfire is extinguished, most people believe the danger has passed. However, wildfire-related hazards, such as landslides and flooding, can occur months or even years after […]
VICTORIA – An investigation of how well forestry operators maintain natural range barriers has found room for improvements, according to a report released today. The board concludes that forestry operators and ranchers need to work co-operatively where forest and range tenures exist on the same land base. Standing timber can act as a natural barrier […]
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