PORT MCNEILL – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber sale licence holders in the North Island-Central Coast Natural Resource District, during the week starting Sept. 28, 2020. This BCTS program is one of two chosen randomly for audit this year from among all the […]
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board has released its 2019-20 annual report, which describes the board's work over the past year and highlights its accomplishments over the past 25 years. "This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Forest Practices Board," said Kevin Kriese, board chair. "I would like to acknowledge the five board chairs, […]
VICTORIA – Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has announced the appointment of two new members to the Forest Practices Board. Kevin Kriese, board chair, is pleased to welcome members Cindy Stern and Gail Wallin. "Cindy brings a wealth of strategic forestry knowledge and important experience working with First […]
VICTORIA – An audit of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber-sale licensees operating under the program has found poor results. Timber sales licensees were fully compliant with the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) but had several non-compliances with Wildfire Act requirements. BCTS had several non-compliance issues under FRPA, as well as an […]
VICTORIA – Cooper Creek Cedar is generally meeting the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act on Forest Licence A30171 near Kaslo, according to a new report. The audit looked at timber harvesting, road and bridge construction, maintenance and deactivation, reforestation, wildfire protection and associated planning carried out between Sept. […]
VICTORIA – An audit of the Clinton and District Community Forest in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District has found nearly all activities in compliance with British Columbia's forestry legislation. The audit examined forestry activities carried out between September 2017 and September 2019 to see if they met the requirements of the Forest and […]
The Board conducts its work throughout British Columbia, and we respectfully acknowledge the territories of the many Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
