This is the Board’s report on the full scope compliance audit of TFL 23 held by Pope & Talbot Ltd. The primary operating area of TFL 23 is located between Castlegar in the south, and Revelstoke in the north.
Pope and Talbot Ltd. – Tree Farm Licence 23
Area-based Audit of Forest Planning and Practices, and Enforcement of the Forest Practices Code in the South Island Forest District
This is the Board’s report on the area-based audit of government’s enforcement of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and related regulations (the Code), and forest planning and practices in the eastern portion of the South Island Forest District.
Area-based Audit of Forest Planning and Practices, and Enforcement of the Forest Practices Code in the South Island Forest District
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices on Nisga’a Lands
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices on Nisga’a Lands
As part of its 2002 audit program, the Forest Practices Board audited forest planning and practices on Nisga’a lands. This audit is the second of five annual audits of compliance with the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and related regulations (the Code) as well as the forestry-related requirements of the Nisga’a Final Agreement (the Agreement). The Agreement requires the Forest Practices Board to perform compliance audits of forest agreements and licences on Nisga’a lands in each year of a defined five-year transition period that ends on May 10, 2005.
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices, and Forest Practices Code Enforcement in the Fort Nelson Forest District
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices, and Forest Practices Code Enforcement in the Fort Nelson Forest District
In June 2001, the Board undertook a series of audits in an area within the Fort Nelson Forest District. This report, in addition to the published audit reports, is provided as an overview to assist the public to understand the effectiveness of overall forest stewardship in the audit area. Under section 189 of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, the Board chair is empowered to make such a special report regarding a matter that is in the public interest. This report is drawn from audit evidence and additional observations; and, in conjunction with the audits, reports on the overall stewardship of the land within the audit area.
Small Business Forest Enterprise Program (SBFEP) – Squamish Forest District
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: Small Business Forest Enterprise Program (SBFEP) – Squamish Forest District
This is the Board’s report on a compliance audit of the Ministry of Forests SBFEP in the Squamish Forest District. The Squamish SBFEP operates within the Soo Timber Supply Area and Tree Farm Licence 38, and awards timber sale licences to small business operators.
