The Use of Water Quality Objectives Under Forest Practices Legislation: Lessons for the Future
This report discusses the history of water quality objectives (WQOs) under the Forest Practices Code (the Code) and…
This report discusses the history of water quality objectives (WQOs) under the Forest Practices Code (the Code) and…
The investigation found that progress has been made in planning and implementing old-growth retention: thousands of old…
Decisive government leadership and prompt action are needed to address serious threats to the survival of BC’s mountain caribou, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board is urging cautious management of northern goshawk habitat on Haida Gwaii, to allow time for ongoing planning processes to address goshawk management. Goshawks are large hawks that depend upon mature forests for nesting. They feed on a variety of larger birds and mammals, such as red squirrels, blue grouse […]
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 […]
An investigation into a complaint from a rancher in the Cariboo-Chilcotin about the effects of mountain pine beetle and salvage logging on water flows has not found any precise answers, but identifies salvage logging as one of a number of contributing factors. This case underscores the need for greater knowledge about the effect of forest disturbance on watersheds.
In April 2011, a retired agrologist from Dawson Creek filed a complaint concerning the harvesting of mature aspen…
This audit examined the activities of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and the timber sale licence (TSL) holders in…