VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit the forest planning and practices of Stuwix Resources Ltd., in the Cascades Forest District. The audit will examine Stuwix Resources’ operations on forest licence A65006, located mainly to the north, south, and east of Merritt, in the Merritt Timber Supply Area. Auditors will examine operational planning; construction, […]
This audit examined the activities of the BC Timber Sales Program (BCTS) in the Mackenzie District. Numerous natural…
Thanks to the many readers who responded to the professional reliance question in our winter 2010/2011 newsletter. Your effort is greatly appreciated and your insights will help shape how the Board approaches this important topic. Over the past several months, the Board’s work has seen some changes. In particular, we are interacting with a much […]
The findings of this audit are unique and do not represent the standard of forest practices usually identified through…
VICTORIA – A Forest Practices Board investigation into a complaint about how wood waste is measured and reported after timber harvesting shows that a government wood waste accounting system is being implemented appropriately, with the primary purpose of ensuring government receives payment for wood harvested. “Poor markets and the rising value of the Canadian dollar […]
As part of its 2019 compliance audit program, the Board selected Community Forest Agreement K4F in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District as a location for a full scope compliance audit. Clinton & District Community Forest of BC Limited holds the licence. The activities audited are located in the area surrounding Clinton. The community […]
As part of the Forest Practices Board’s 2011 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the Quesnel District…
I encourage all readers to provide feedback to the Board. Informal comments about a recent report or how the Board carries out its work are welcomed and appreciated. Whether you prefer to comment on our Facebook page, Tweet us, or use more private means such as email or phone, your perspective is important to us. Although the Forest Practices Board carefully […]
The investigation found that progress has been made in planning and implementing old-growth retention: thousands of old…
