As part of the Forest Practices Board's 2010 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the Fort Nelson Forest District as the location for a full-scope compliance audit. Within the district, the Board chose to examine activities involving two oil and gas licensees—Apache Canada Ltd. (Apache) and Devon Canada Corporation (Devon).
The Board’s audit fieldwork took place on October 4 and 5, 2010, for Apache, and October 6 and 7, 2010, for Devon.