Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: Burns Lake Specialty Wood Ltd. – NRFL A66762
As part of the Forest Practices Board’s 2013 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the Nadina Resource…
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Invasive Plants a Threat to B.C. Ecosystems
VICTORIA – Non-native, invasive plants, such as broom and knapweed, pose a growing threat to the native ecosystems in the province, according to a Forest Practices Board special report released today. The report states that progress toward co-ordination of invasive plant control has been made in recent years, but much more needs to be done […]
Board to audit PIR forestry operations in Bulkley TSA
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit the forest practices of West Fraser Mills Ltd, Pacific Inland Resources Division, Forest Licence A16830, from July 5 to 10. The forest licence is in the Bulkley Timber Supply Area, which is in the Skeena Stikine Forest District. Auditors will examine planning, harvesting, roads, silviculture and fire protection activities for […]
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: Mackenzie Fibre Management Corporation – FLTC A87345
As part of the Forest Practices Board’s 2013 compliance audit program, the Board selected the Mackenzie District as the…
Audit of Apollo Forest Products and Brave Holdings examines forest practices near Fort St. James
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will conduct a pilot audit examining protection of multiple forest values in the Fort St. James Forest District later this September. The audit will assess compliance with Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) requirements, along with the effectiveness of forest practices as they relate to management of important forest […]
Canfor Audit Cites Bridge Maintenance
VICTORIA-Except for bridge inspection and maintenance practices, Canfor achieved a high level of compliance with the Forest Practices Code while operating in very mountainous terrain with varied soil types and high rainfall, says a report released today by the Forest Practices Board. The report concludes the board’s audit of Tree Farm Licence 48 held by […]
Forest Practices Board Releases Annual Report for 2006-07 fiscal year
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board’s 2006/2007 annual report was released today. The annual report details the board’s key findings during the past fiscal year, and provides a picture of the diversity of forest and range issues examined by the board on a yearly basis. The board’s primary role is to assess how well forest […]
Harvesting Impacts on Natural Range Barriers near Sharpe Lake
A rancher in the south Cariboo was concerned that West Fraser Mills Ltd. did not mitigate impacts to a natural range…
Improving stewardship of BC’s forests for the future
VICTORIA –The Forest Practices Board released its 2013-14 annual report today, which summarizes the board’s work over the past year, as well as highlights work currently underway. “Board audits continue to find consistent compliance with forest practices law by major licensees,” said Tim Ryan, board chair. “But there are lingering areas of improvement that require […]
