Third Party: Forest Practices Board
APPEAL NO. 2008-WFA-001 & 002

The appeal issue was how to determine the value of Crown timber destroyed by a wildfire. The Board initially joined to address issues relating to compensation for loss of non-timber resources, but later withdrew given lack of evidence of high non-timber values in the burned area. The FAC’s decision addresses a number of issues concerning stumpage rates applicable to timber damaged due to wildfire.

One appeal allowed in part, and the other allowed by consent.

FAC Decision: http://www.fac.gov.bc.ca/wildfireAct/2008wfa001a_002a.pdf