Road and Bridge Maintenance Obligations within three forest districts, Coast Forest Region
In the fall of 2009, the Forest Practices Board conducted a special investigation into how well forest companies are…
In the fall of 2009, the Forest Practices Board conducted a special investigation into how well forest companies are…
Victoria -The Forest Practices Board began its first audit of the appropriateness of government enforcement of the Forest Practices Code today. The audit is examining enforcement activities within the Vernon Forest District. Three government ministries are responsible for code enforcement-Forests; Environment, Lands and Parks; and Energy and Mines. The audit looks at the ministries’ compliance […]
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will conduct a pilot audit examining effectiveness of forest practices at protecting water quality. The audit will examine two community watersheds in the Arrow Boundary Forest District. Two principle objectives of this audit are to assess compliance with the water management requirements of forest practices legislation, and to assess […]
In 1995, in response to the public’s desire for legislation to ensure sound forest practices, the province created the…
The Forest Practices Board conducted a pilot audit of forest soil conservation in the Chilliwack forest district. The…
In 2007, the Board investigated and reported on a complaint regarding a conflict between a person’s recreational trail…
On October 6, 2008, the Concerned Carter Creek Water Users submitted a complaint about proposed forest development on…
Victoria – Klaus Offermann was reappointed to the Forest Practices Board yesterday. Klaus, a Nelson resident, has more than 20 years of forestry-related experience and has held positions in organized labour, the forest industry and government. He has been involved in forest worker advocacy, forest policy development, land use planning, and consensus building, much of […]