First Nations Interests and the Approval of Forest Harvesting near Ucluelet, B.C.

The Toquaht Nation filed a complaint to the Board about the approval of an amendment to the BC Timber Sales 2001/2006 Forest Development Plan. The Toquaht Nation asserts that the approval was unreasonable, as the government failed to adequately consult with and accommodate the Toquaht Nation, and the approval did not follow ministry policy and guidelines respecting First Nations’ interests.