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…
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First Enforcement Audit Begins
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 […]
Board to Audit Water Quality Effectiveness in the Arrow Boundary Forest District
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 […]
Compliance and Enforcement Audits of Forest Planning and Practices in British Columbia, 1996-2001
In 1995, in response to the public’s desire for legislation to ensure sound forest practices, the province created the…
Audit of Stream Riparian Management: Chilliwack Forest District
The Forest Practices Board conducted a pilot audit of forest soil conservation in the Chilliwack forest district. The…
Closing Letter: Trophy Mountain Pine
In 2007, the Board investigated and reported on a complaint regarding a conflict between a person’s recreational trail…
Road Construction and Harvesting in a Woodlot near Carter Creek
On October 6, 2008, the Concerned Carter Creek Water Users submitted a complaint about proposed forest development on…
Klaus Offermann reappointed to Forest Practices Board
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 […]
