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Road Approval within a Riparian Management Area on Catface Mountain, near Clayoquot Sound
In May 1997, the Friends of Clayoquot Sound-Forest Watch provided written review comments to International Forest…
Audit of Timber Harvesting and Road Activities: FL A16828 – Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
This is a report on a compliance audit of Forest Licence A16828 held by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd., Houston Division. The audit examined Northwood’s timber harvesting and road practices, and the related operational plans for the period July 1, 1996, to July 1, 1997, to assess compliance with the Forest Practices Code of British […]
Issue #13 – Summer 2015
The Forest Practices Board is celebrating 20 years of service to the public and government of BC as the independent oversight of BC’s forest and range practices. The Board’s body of work is substantive and has contributed to better and more consistent practices, compliance and regulatory performance. Independent oversight is good public policy—it builds accountability, […]
Clear government direction needed to protect Marbled Murrelet
Clear government direction and removing constraints on habitat protection are key priorities for preserving the threatened marbled murrelet on B.C.’s south coast, according to a Forest Practices Board special report released today.
Policy Review Required to Protect Marbled Murrelets
A review of government policy on protecting wildlife habitat and more collaboration between government and industry are needed to protect the threatened marbled murrelet, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
Inadequate monitoring and enforcement put fish stream at risk
VICTORIA – Gaps in monitoring by the Ministry of Forests and Range (MOFR) put an East Kootenay fish stream at risk, the Forest Practices Board reported today. Since the incident occurred, MOFR and BC Timber Sales (BCTS) have taken measures to reduce the risk of future occurrences of this nature. The board’s special investigation focused […]
Klatassine Resources passes forestry audit
An audit of Klatassine Resources Ltd. found the company met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, according to a report released today.
Board to audit BCTS activities in northwest B.C.
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the Terrace office of the BC Timber Sales Program during the week of June 10. The audit will examine timber harvesting, road construction and maintenance, silviculture, fire prevention and associated planning activities carried out by BC Timber Sales and timber sale licence holders. The […]
Board to audit BCTS activities on Lower Mainland
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the BC Timber Sales program based in Chilliwack during the week of June 23. The audit will examine harvesting, silviculture, protection, road construction, maintenance and deactivation and operational planning carried out by BC Timber Sales and timber sale licence holders. The one-week audit will […]
