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BC Timber Sales in Arrow Lakes passes audit

VICTORIA – An audit of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and timber sale licence (TSL) holders in the Arrow Field Unit of the Kootenay Business Area found general compliance with B.C.'s forestry legislation, according to a report. "BCTS complied with requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act; however, auditors found that […]
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Forestry Activities in the Skidegate Landscape Unit on Haida Gwaii

The Forest Practices Board received a complaint that alleged forestry activities by A&A Trading, Taan Forest, and BC Timber Sales in the Skidegate Landscape Unit (LU) on Haida Gwaii resulted in landslides, road failures and siltation of fish-bearing streams. In addition, the complainant believes that ecological representation targets for old forest in the Skidegate LU […]
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Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: A&A Trading Ltd. and Terminal Forest Products Ltd. - FL A19229

As part of its 2018 compliance audit program, the Board selected forest licence A19229 in the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District as a location for a full scope compliance audit. A&A Trading Ltd. holds the licence, but some silviculture obligations are the responsibility of the previous licensee, Terminal Forest Products Ltd. The activities audited are […]
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New Forest Practices Board chair appointed

VICTORIA - Kevin Kriese has been appointed chair of the Forest Practices Board. His three-year appointment is effective Aug. 7, 2018. "The board serves a critical role in overseeing forest and range practices in British Columbia," said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. "Kevin's experience will be a significant […]
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Audit of B.C. Timber Sales finds issues

VICTORIA – An audit of the South Island District portion of the B.C. Timber Sales (BCTS) Strait of Georgia Business Area has found compliance with most, but not all, requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released today. “While BCTS met most of its obligations, the audit did […]
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Reducing the Risk of Wildfire – The Time for Action is Now

OPINION-EDITORIAL by Tim Ryan VICTORIA – Sept. 24-30, 2017 marks National Forest Week in Canada. Established around 1920 as Forest Fire Prevention Week, the origins were to encourage greater public awareness towards Canada’s forests. At the time, the greatest threat to forests came from forest fires, mainly due to human causes. Since then, National Forest […]
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Board to audit BCTS operations on southern Vancouver Island

VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber sale licence holders in the South Island Natural Resource District portion of the Strait of Georgia Business Area from May 29 to June 2. Auditors will examine harvesting, roads, bridges, silviculture, fire protection activities and associated planning for […]
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BC Timber Sales Passes Audit

VICTORIA – An audit of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and timber sale licence holders (TSL holders) in the Stuart Nechako business area in the Vanderhoof Natural Resource District found compliance with B.C.’s forestry legislation, according to a report released today. “BCTS and TSL holders fully complied with requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act […]
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Visual Quality on Alberni Inlet

In April 2015, Board staff noticed logging near Port Alberni that appeared to exceed the government’s visual quality objectives for the area. After making some initial enquiries, the Board decided to investigate the issue—looking into compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, the licensee’s consideration of visual impacts, and appropriateness of government’s enforcement. The Board found […]
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Forestry auditors eye local scenery

VICTORIA – Forestry auditors will be in the Headwaters Forest District from Aug. 24 to 28 to look at how well six forestry operators are protecting visual quality. The audit area extends from Wells Gray Provincial Park east to the Columbia Mountains and includes the communities of Clearwater, Blue River and Vavenby. Scenic areas within the Yellowhead […]
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