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Complaint Report: Fire Hazard Abatement and the Shovel Lake Wildfire

In October 2018, the Board received a complaint from a member of the BC Wildfire Service team that managed the Shovel Lake wildfire, near Fraser Lake. The complainant alleged that logging debris and old, decked timber contributed to the severity and spread of the wildfire. The Board investigated whether licensees assessed and abated the fire […]
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Interim Report on Complaint Investigation

The Forest Practices Board is an independent government body that reports to the public about compliance and enforcement of the Forest Practices Code and the achievement of its intent. One of the responsibilities of the Board is to deal with public complaints relating to forestry matters included in the Code. The Board is completing an […]
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Summary of Forest Practices Board Policies for Audits and Complaint Investigations during Covid-19

Summary of Forest Practices Board Policies for Audits and Complaint Investigations during COVID-19 & Duties Communication is the key procedure for completing work during the pandemic. The lead auditor or investigator will discuss safety measures with the parties involved in the audit or the complaint. There are many different options to complete work and keep […]
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Closing Letter - Results and Strategies for Visuals in Atco Wood Products' approved Forest Stewardship Plan

The Forest Practices Board received a complaint that alleged the visual section in ATCO Wood Products (ATCO) approved Forest Stewardship Plan is not compliant with Forest and Range Practices Act and is not enforceable. The complaint is not about any of ATCO’s field activities not meeting visual quality objectives (VQOs) after harvesting and road construction had […]
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Complaint Investigation Reference Manual - version 5.0

Complaint Investigation Reference Manual - version 5.0 DOWNLOAD The investigation reference manual has been prepared to: inform parties, affected persons, potential complainants and interested persons of the Forest Practices Board’s complaint investigation process; help complaint analysts exercise delegated responsibilities; and ensure that the Forest Practices Board is consistent in its investigation practice.
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2018-IRC215-Lillooet-VQOs

2018-IRC215-Lillooet-VQOs
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IRC145-Woodlot-Salvage-Permit-Policy

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IRC31-Biodiversity-Conservation-on-Mt-Elphinstone

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FPB-2017-2018-Annual-Report

FPB-2017-2018-Annual-Report
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Does the Board always need a complaint before it can conduct an investigation?

No – the Board may conduct special investigations to determine compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, Wildfire Act, the regulations made under those acts, and the appropriateness of government enforcement of certain parts of those acts. Special investigations deal with matters of significant public interest over a larger area than can be addressed […]
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